As a military-friendly institution, ACHS makes it easy for U.S. Armed Forces servicemembers, military spouses and veterans to maximize their education benefits and invest in their future with career training in holistic health.

In response to this commitment, the American College of Healthcare Sciences has been designated a Servicemembers Opportunity Consortium College (SOC). As a member of SOC, ACHS will fully support and comply with the SOC Principles and Criteria to ensure that servicemembers and their families:

• Share in the post-secondary educational opportunities available to other citizens;
• Are provided with appropriately accredited educational programs, courses, and services; and
• Receive enhanced access to ACHS courses through flexible programs and procedures, including admissions, counseling, credit transfer, course articulations, recognition of nontraditional learning experiences, scheduling, and the ACHS online course format.

For more information regarding the Servicemembers Opportunity College Consortium, please visit www.soc.aascc.org.

The Yellow Ribbon Program

ACHS is a proud participant in the Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program.

From the VA Official Website: "The Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program (Yellow Ribbon Program) is a provision of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008. This program allows institutions of higher learning (degree granting institutions) in the United States to voluntarily enter into an agreement with VA to fund tuition expenses that exceed the highest public in-state undergraduate tuition rate."

ACHS has committed to contributing up to 50% of these expenses, and the VA will match the same amount.

For more information, please click here.

Military Spouse Financial Aid Resources

In addition to the ACHS Military Spouse Scholarship program listed below, military spouses may also refer to the following websites for additional information on financial aid resources for Military Spouses.

MilSpouse.org

Military Spouse Career Advancement Initiative

Military Spouse Career Advancement Account (MyCAA)

MyCAA provides financial assistance to military spouses pursuing degrees, licenses, or credentials leading to employment in Portable Career Fields. Eligible military spouses can receive up to $6,000 in financial assistance to be used for education and training programs, tuition, and licensing/credentialing fees, including Associates, Bachelors, and Masters programs. MyCAA can also be used for course books and supplies needed for the participant's chosen profession.

To get started, military spouses should visit the MyCAA website to establish an account at https://aiportal.acc.af.mil/mycaa. For specific questions about ACHS courses and MyCAA and ACHS enrollment eligibility, contact ACHS Admissions at (503) 244-0726 or email admissions@achs.edu.

Read the press release here.

Veteran's Benefits

Select ACHS programs are approved for the use of Veteran's benefits by the Oregon Department of Education, the State Approving Agency. Please call 800-48-STUDY today and one of our friendly and qualified admissions advisors will assist you in how to use your benefits at ACHS.

Just some of the veteran's benefit programs you may be eligible for are: the Montgomery GI Bill for Active Duty, the Montgomery GI Bill for selected reserve, the Survivors' and Dependants' educational Assistance program (VEAP) and other VA benefits.

Whether you've previously applied for Veterans Educations benefits or not, your first step should be to call the VA at 1-888- GI- Bill-1. VA counselors will answer your questions and help you determine what benefits you're eligible to receive. You can also check the VA web site at www.gibill.va.gov. Once you have determined your eligibility, please contact admissions to schedule your admissions interview. You can view information about other student loans here.

Tuition Assistance (TA)

ACHS is affiliated with the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) and is listed in the DANTES Catalog of Nationally Accredited Distance Education programs. DANTES affiliation qualifies active-duty military personnel for tuition assistance. Contact your Education Officer for information about TA you may be eligible to receive.

ACHS Military Scholarship

• American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) Participates in the Imagine America Military Award Scholarship Program for Veterans With Expired Benefits

The ACHS Military Scholarships awards a one-time scholarship of $1000 toward tuition.

Eligibility:

Eligible applicants are veterans that are no longer eligible to receive education benefits with an honorable discharge.

Applicants must:

• Complete the Imagine America Scholarship Application online here.
• Arrange for all transcripts and other application materials to be sent to ACHS.
• Veterans should provide verification of U.S. military status such as DD214 or other discharge papers.
• Enroll in minimum of 6 credit hours.
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.

Spouses of Active Duty Military Servicemembers may apply for the ACHS Imagine America Adult Scholarship program available online here.

Contact an admissions advisor to receive your personal education funding plan, including information and applications for all qualifying scholarships and loan programs. Call toll free 800-48-STUDY or email admissions@achs.edu.