Defense Acquisition University

50%+ Tuition Reduction Scholarship for active-duty service members, spouses, and dependents

Transfer 15 semester hours of gen-ed requirements to NU degree programs

25% Tuition Reduction for Veterans and their families

Veteran-founded nonprofit — a top educator of the U.S. military

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Your Mission:
Earn Your Degree Faster

National University is proud to be one of a select group of academic institutions invited to participate in the Defense Acquisition University (DAU) General Education Mobile (GEM) Program. Through NU’s partnership with the DAU, students can complete 15 semester hours of general education requirements that transfer to degree programs at NU.

Military-affiliated students will receive significant tuition savings*, whether they are active-duty, Veterans, spouses, or dependents.

50%+ Tuition Reduction Scholarship

for active-duty service members, spouses, and dependents

25% Tuition Reduction Scholarship

for Veterans and their families

Save on Tuition With the NU Military Tuition Reduction Scholarship

As a Yellow Ribbon and Military Friendly® School, National University is committed to supporting active-duty military and Veterans, as well as their spouses and dependents. We believe that giving back to those who make so many sacrifices is one of the most valuable educational services we can provide.

Discover how National University’s partnership with the Defense Acquisition University can fit into your life. Fill out the form to speak with an advisor.

Military Support That Goes Beyond Tuition

To us, being a “military-friendly” school doesn’t stop with just scholarships. National University was founded in 1971 by retired U.S. Navy Capt. David Chigos, and for more than 50 years, we’ve been putting passion into practice by offering accessible, achievable higher education to active-duty servicemembers and Veterans, as well as their spouses and dependents.

Dedicated military advisors

Veteran and military community center

Free e-books for active-duty students

Free virtual wellness support resources

Career services through Hiring Our Heroes

Defense Acquisition University GEM-Approved Courses

DAU coursework helps NU students earn elective credit, accelerating progress toward graduation without having to repeat similar training. In just three simple steps, you can see how your credits transfer. Click below to get started.

COURSE EQUIVALENCY SITE

Step 1

Click on “American Council on Education” in the list.

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Click on “search” (top right), type “DAU” in the course code field.

Step 3

Select one or more courses with the checkbox, then click “Add/View My List” to see transfer details.

Military Tuition Rates

Format	Per Unit	Per Course
On Site
Undergrad	$166	$747
Graduate	$182.67	$822
Online
Undergrad	$166	$747
Graduate	$218	$981

Whole Human Education™

National University is breaking barriers in education. Through our whole-human approach to student success, DAU employees will get the academic, career, financial, wellness, and family support needed to stay on track.