American Public University System and Home School Legal Defense Association Partner to Help Home Schooling Families Earn Degrees

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American Public University System (APUS) is partnering with Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) to offer tuition grants for HSLDA members and their families to earn degrees and certificates at American Public University (APU). The partnership allows nearly 100,000 HSLDA member families to access a 10% tuition grant for bachelor's and master's degrees. This initiative aims to make higher education more accessible, especially for those involved in home schooling. APUS offers a flexible, online education model with monthly class starts, making it suitable for home-schooled families. HSLDA, an advocacy organization founded over 40 years ago, provides resources and legal support to facilitate home schooling.

Positive

• 10% tuition grant for nearly 100,000 HSLDA member families.
• Enhanced accessibility to bachelor's and master's degrees.
• Flexible, online education model with monthly class starts.
• Partnership with a well-established advocacy organization (HSLDA).
• Potentially increased enrollment for APUS.

Negative

• No specific enrollment or financial growth projections mentioned.
• Dependence on the home schooling market, which may fluctuate.

CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., June 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- American Public University System (APUS) is teaming up with Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) to enable its members and their families to use tuition grants for earning degrees and certificates at APUS. HSLDA members can learn more by visiting here.

Under the terms of the partnership, almost 100,000 HSLDA member families can access a 10 percent tuition grant to pursue bachelor's degrees and master's degrees at American Public University (APU). 

HSLDA is a nonprofit advocacy organization that helps make home schooling possible by protecting families' rights to provide an in-home educational experience for their children. Founded over 40 years ago by two attorneys and home-schooling dads, the association provides resources, including legal support, to empower member families through their home-schooling journeys.

"We are excited to join together with HSLDA to make higher education more accessible to its members and their entire families," said Jose Molleja, Vice President of Brand Expansion and Student Success at APU. "As an online university with a flexible delivery model and monthly class starts, our courses are a great fit for people who have been immersed in home schooling." 

APUS proudly partners with a wide range of associations, businesses, government agencies, and healthcare organizations to develop and implement effective learning and development strategies for their specific needs.

For more info on HSLDA, visit here.

About American Public University System
American Public University System (APUS) delivers affordable, high-quality, workforce-relevant higher education. With a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive 32-year history, and over 141,000 alumni from more than 80 countries, APUS is recognized for its innovative approach to online learning¹. APUS is in the top 11% for students' return on educational investment, compared to 4,500 colleges and universities nationwide, according to the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce (2022)^2.

APUS, which includes American Military University (AMU) and American Public University (APU), is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. APUS is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI). For more information, visit www.apus.edu.

1APUS has been honored with the online Learning Consortium's Gomory Award for Quality Online Education, and is a five-time recipient of the consortium's Effective Practice Award https://www.apus.edu/newsroom/awards/. 2Ranking based on 20-year net present value (NPV) https://cew.georgetown.edu/cew-reports/roi2022/.

CONTACT
Frank Tutalo
Associate Vice President, Public Relations, APUS
ftutalo@apus.edu

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SOURCE American Public University System

FAQ

What is the partnership between APUS and HSLDA?

American Public University System (APUS) has partnered with Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) to offer tuition grants for HSLDA members and their families to pursue degrees at American Public University (APU).

How many families can benefit from the APUS and HSLDA partnership?

Nearly 100,000 HSLDA member families can benefit from the partnership by receiving a 10% tuition grant.

What types of degrees can HSLDA members pursue at APU?

HSLDA members can pursue both bachelor's and master's degrees at American Public University (APU).

When was the partnership between APUS and HSLDA announced?

The partnership was announced on June 6, 2024.

What are the benefits of the APUS and HSLDA partnership for home-schooled families?

The partnership provides a 10% tuition grant and access to flexible, online education with monthly class starts, making it easier for home-schooled families to pursue higher education.