WGU Texas Named a Top Military Friendly School for the 5th Year

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 25, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- For the fifth consecutive year, Western Governors University (WGU) —parent university of WGU Texas— has been recognized as a Military Friendly® School. The announcement highlights WGU's mission to expand access to higher education opportunities to nontraditional students, particularly military members and their families. WGU's flexible, affordable degree programs are ideal for military personnel and their families, who are often stationed overseas and are frequently required to relocate.

The 2015 Military Friendly® Schools list is featured on www.militaryfriendlyschools.com and recognizes the top 15 percent of universities, colleges, and trade schools working to provide better education opportunities to active-duty personnel, veterans, and their families. More than 10,000 schools were surveyed for the annual list recognizing the best practices in military education.

WGU's online, competency-based programs allow students to study, learn, and take proctored exams on schedules that fit their lives, anytime, anywhere there's an Internet connection. This is vital for military students and spouses. Designed to meet the needs of working adults, WGU's model, which measures learning rather than seat time, allows students to study and learn on their own pace and schedule, with constant one-to-one faculty support.

WGU was also recognized for its affordability. Tuition is charged at a flat rate of about $6,000 per year for most programs, regardless of the number of courses completed. As a result, many students accelerate their programs and finish faster, saving both time and money. WGU accepts Veterans Administration (VA) education benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill, and scholarships are offered throughout the year to military students and spouses, helping make WGU even more affordable for those serving our country.

"We recognize the sacrifices our military service members and their families have made to our country," said Veronica Vargas Stidvent, Chancellor of WGU Texas. "One of the best ways that we can honor these veterans and active duty personnel is by helping them achieve their dreams of a college degree."

WGU Texas offers more than 50 bachelor's and master's degree programs in business, K-12 teacher education, information technology, and health professions, including nursing. For more information, visit: texas.wgu.edu/military-friendly

About WGU Texas 
As the state's only online, competency-based university, WGU Texas offers accredited bachelor's and master's degrees in today's high-demand fields. WGU Texas' model is unique—rather than earning degrees based on time spent in class, students advance toward their credential at their own pace by demonstrating competency. On average, students graduate with a bachelor's degree in three years—saving time and money. WGU Texas offers some of the lowest tuition in the state — most of the university's degree programs are charged at a flat rate of $3,000 per six-month term, and terms can begin on the first day of any month.

Degrees are granted under the accreditation of Western Governors University, which is regionally accredited through the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). Learn more at texas.wgu.edu  or call 1-877-214-7011.

About Military Friendly® Schools 
The Military Friendly® Schools designation process includes extensive research and a data-driven survey of schools nationwide approved for Post-9/11 GI Bill funding. The survey and methodology are developed with assistance from an independent Academic Advisory Board, comprised of educators from across the country. Results are independently tested by Ernst & Young LLP based upon the weightings and methodology established by Victory Media. The survey is free and open to all post-secondary schools who wish to participate. Survey criteria can be found at http://www.militaryfriendly.com, and a complete list of schools is available at http://www.gijobs.com.

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SOURCE WGU Texas