University of Phoenix is a private institution of higher learning founded in Phoenix, Arizona, in 1976. The University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (ncahlc.org). Axia College is a college of University of Phoenix. The Associate of Arts in Business, Associate of Arts in Accounting, Bachelor of Science in Business, Master of Business Administration, Master of Management, Doctor of Management and Doctor of Business Administration programs are accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (acbsp.org). The Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (www.aacn.nche.edu). The Master of Science in Counseling program in Community Counseling (Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona campuses) and the Master of Science in Counseling program in Mental Health Counseling (Salt Lake City, Utah campuses) are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP; cacrep.org). The University of Phoenix Master of Arts in Education program with options in Elementary Teacher Education and Secondary Teacher Education is pre-accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC) for a period of five years, from December 20, 2007 to December 20, 2012. For additional information, visit teac.org.

Your degree is within reach.

At University of Phoenix, we strive to make higher education highly accessible. Financial options, including financial aid, are available for those who qualify. Options include:

Financial Aid

Several low-interest financial aid options are available. University of Phoenix participates in many federal student aid programs, including the Stafford Student Loan, the PLUS Loan and the Pell Grant. There is no charge for processing financial aid applications, and your enrollment representative can walk you through the process while helping you with your application for admission.

Financing Options

University of Phoenix offers numerous options for financing your education. Our cash-paying plans let you pay for one course at a time rather than an entire semester or year at once. Alternatively, pre-paying tuition will guarantee that your rate will not increase for the duration of your program.

Company Funding

University of Phoenix is eligible for most company reimbursement programs. In fact, many of our students receive all or part of their tuition from their employers.

If you’re like most of our students, you have a job as well as a desire for higher education. As a working student, you’ll learn to connect textbook readings with what actually happens in the office. Our faculty members hold advanced degrees and work in the fields they teach. They know just how to link conceptual course material with real-world application. Many of our instructors also design flexible curricula to reflect a constantly changing world. We believe putting professionals in the classroom is the best way to prepare you for the workplace.

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