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Military Partnerships at GCU

Air University is the Air Force and Space Force’s Intellectual and Leadership Center; it is an accredited military education system that “produces the future by developing leaders and warfighters today ... for tomorrow.” In partnership with Grand Canyon University, Air University offers an Associate-to-Baccalaureate Cooperative (AU-ABC) — an efficient path for Airmen and Guardians to attain their bachelor’s degree. GCU also partners with the Air Force and Space Force General Education Mobile (GEM) Program, to help you complete the general education courses you need to pursue your degree.

GCU reviews all credits earned through your Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) and applies the greatest possible number of credits to one of our approved AU-ABC bachelor's degrees. Most courses are seven or eight weeks long. If your associate degree is in another discipline or for further evaluation, call 855-GCU-LOPE or fill out the form on this page to be contacted by an admissions counselor.

GCU offers a special rate for Active Duty military and their spouses.

Eligibility and GCU/AU-ABC

Air University Eligibility

To be eligible for AU-ABC, you must be Active Duty Air Force or Space Force, Reserve or Air National Guard. You may complete your degree requirements after you retire or separate from the Air Force and Space Force. You may also be eligible if you are a retired airman, guardian or veteran who has earned a qualifying CCAF degree. Work with your military university counselor to learn more.

GCU and AU-ABC

As an education partner of AU-ABC, GCU is required to meet specific accreditation standards and offer degree programs that directly relate to an Air Force and Space Force specialty. GCU offers online programs for flexibility and convenience and maximizes the application of your military credit, making it possible for you to earn your bachelor’s degree as quickly as possible.

Air Force and Space Force General Education Mobile (GEM) Program

GCU is proud to partner with the Air and Space Force GEM program. We offer weekly course start dates to help you complete your Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) associate in applied science (AAS) requirements. Our students receive online academic support with complimentary tutoring services for first-year online undergraduate students, technical support, access to the GCU library and personal service from our student service counselors. Most courses are seven or eight weeks long. A special tuition rate for active service members is available to help reduce out-of-pocket costs.