POST + University of Phoenix
Take your next big education step
POST Academy graduates, you may qualify for additional savings. See what education benefits POST offers.
University of Phoenix education benefits
Every 6th class is free when you complete 5 classes. To get your free class, you must start the 6th within 365 days of posting attendance in your first class.
Waived resource fees for two courses each year.
Resource fees include electronic textbooks and other expenses related to your courses. As a part of your education benefits, you get two resource fees waived per calendar year.
UPCOMING WEBINAR
How to plan the next steps of your educational journey
Thank you for your interest in joining us for an upcoming webinar. We value your time and want to make sure that you leave with information to help take your career up a notch! We’ll show you how to put your tuition benefits to work for you as you plan the next steps of your educational journey.
Webinar: Education Your Way
Date: Choose from the available sessions
Time: See registration for specific times
Location: Online event
Hosted by: Katharine Perez, University of Phoenix
Education aligned with real-world careers
Education should hold practical value. That’s why we offer more than 100 online programs aligned to 300+ real-world careers, over 90% of our programs are in growing fields, such as healthcare, IT and business.
University of Phoenix offers:
- 70+ degree programs
- Industry-relevant certificate programs
- Professional development courses
Earn college credit for work and life experience
Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) is designed to help you save money and graduate faster. Have your on-the-job training, workplace certifications and experiences evaluated for potential college credit at no cost.
Credit Recommendation Guide
To make earning credit for workplace training even easier, we have established a Credit Recommendation Guide. POST Academy training has been evaluated to potentially fulfill 30 required credits in the Bachelor of Science in Correctional Program Support Services and Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration.
Earn career-relevant skills
in weeks – not years
Get value from your education before you even graduate. You’ll have the opportunity to demonstrate new learned skills to your employer with every 5 or 6 week course you complete in our associate, bachelor’s or master’s programs.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, University of Phoenix has been continually accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), hlcommission.org since 1978.
Once you’ve chosen your degree program, you will complete a financial plan that will estimate your costs and explore potential ways to pay for it.
Speak with an enrollment representative for more information about your academy education benefits. Identify your company or organization as POST on your application and let your advisor know who you are employed with. Finally, identify your company or organization as POST in the University's Student Portal financial plan before starting courses.
Yes. Our programs are designed specifically for working adults. With online classes, you can attend class online whenever it fits your life, day or night. You’ll also get support by phone, chat or email, available up to 20 hours a day, 5 days a week. And you can start your degree year-round, not just once a semester.
Attending online class is easy because the classroom is always on 24/7/365. All you need is a reliable Internet connection. You simply log in to your virtual classroom to complete assignments, access course materials and resources, and interact with faculty and classmates. Class participation is graded based upon your contributions to online discussions. This is a great solution for students who might have a difficult time commuting and for those who learn better independently.
Applying is easy. Start your application and identify your employer when asked. Or, speak with an enrollment representative and let them know who your employer is. Finally, identify your employer in the University’s Student Portal financial plan before starting courses.
*Terms and Conditions
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Benefits (defined below), Peace Officers must be a graduate of Peace Officer Basic Training (POBT), remain certified with the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST), and maintain attendance with the University of Phoenix (University) defined as not taking a break longer than 365 days (hereinafter referred to as “Participants”). Law Enforcement who are currently enrolled with the University who do not meet these eligibility requirements are not eligible to receive the Benefits. Participants must maintain employment with a law enforcement agency in order to receive the Benefits provided by the University pursuant to this Agreement.
The Benefits will apply to Participants who are receiving the standard tuition rate and cannot be combined with the following excluded items: i.) any Alumni or Associate Transfer rates; ii.) competency based programs such as the MBA-CB program or other competency based programs the University may offer in its discretion; iii.) any other University offer or promotion; oriv.) any other specific program exclusions set forth in the Academic Catalog. For clarification, nothing contained herein is intended to prohibit Participants from enrolling in these programs or using of any tuition assistance offered by an employer toward the excluded items listed above.
The Benefits will apply to new students after the student has disclosed their Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) association within the University’s Student Portal (eCampus) or through any other method of verification the University may require. If a Participant is currently enrolled in the University prior to the effective date of this offer and has already disclosed their association either on eCampus or through any other method required by the University, the Benefits set forth herein will apply after the effective date of this offer and upon enrollment in the next course. Benefits will not be applied retroactively. The University may cancel or change the Benefits at any time by providing you with written notice which will be effective immediately upon receipt.
Participants are subject to the University's admission and academic policies and procedures.
Tuition Benefits
The University will waive the tuition of every sixth (6th) course for Participants who meet the following criteria:
- Identify themselves to University as a POBT graduate certified by the state by selecting POST in ecampus;
- Remain employed with a law enforcement agency within the United States of America;
- Enroll or be enrolled into a University degree program, certificate program, or credit bearing course after the Effective Date of this offer;
- Successfully start and complete five (5) courses after the Effective Date of the offer; and
- Enroll and post attendance (as defined in the University Academic Catalog) in the 6th course within a 365-day period commencing from the first date of attendance in the Participant’s first course after the Effective Date of the offer.
Once a Participant achieves the 6th course tuition waiver, the 365 day period will start again from the Participant’s first date of attendance in the next course.
If Participant does not achieve the 6th course tuition waiver within the initial 365 day period, the 365 day period will commence again from the Participant’s first date of attendance in the first course after the initial 365 day period expired.
The tuition waiver applies only to the 6th course regardless if the Participant completes the course.
The University has evaluated POBT training courses and will award credits to undergraduate programs as listed below in accordance with the Credit Recommendation Guide prepared by the University:
- The University will grant up to 30 credits for a BSCJA program to Participants who have graduated from POBT.
- The University may grant up to 18 lower-division interdisciplinary or elective credits for Participants within any Undergraduate Business program.
Please note: For students using VA benefits, certification of a course solely for monthly housing allowance will use a month of benefit entitlement.
Resource Fees (electronic course material fees and books)
The University will waive the first two (2) resource fees each calendar year (defined as January 1st through December 31st) for Participants until program completion so long as the benefits are in place and the Participant does not take a break in attendance for more than 365 days.
Term and Termination
If the Benefits are canceled, Participants will no longer receive the Benefits. Participants enrolled in the University as of the cancellation date will be responsible for payment of all fees and tuition costs (at the then current tuition rate) for their next course and the remainder of their degree program in accordance with University financial policies and procedures.