Kaplan University Announces Tuition Benefits for Military Spouses

Business Wire, Jan 29, 2008

With President Bush calling on Congress to extend G.I. Bill benefits to military families, KU makes it easier for spouses to finance their education

DAVENPORT, Iowa -- Kaplan University today announced the launch of a 10 percent tuition discount for military spouses, on the same day that President Bush called for Congress to allow service members to transfer unused G.I. Bill education benefits to their spouses and children. Kaplan, a leading provider of online higher education, offers more than 100 academic programs that can be completed from anywhere in the world.

"At Kaplan University, we recognize the sacrifices that military personnel and their families make for their country and don't want them to feel like they have to sacrifice their education as well," Andrew S. Rosen, CEO and President of Kaplan University. "While military families can't predict when they will get permanent change of station orders, one thing that can remain constant is their college education. Kaplan offers military spouses the flexibility of earning a degree online that will help them enter a new career or advance in their current career regardless of where the military takes them."

Kaplan University already offers a 15 percent tuition discount to all active military personnel, who are able to earn their degrees online from stateside bases or during overseas deployments. Kaplan has a dedicated military admissions team that understands the issues facing active duty military personnel and their families, and is prepared to help them meet their educational goals.

The military spouse tuition discount will be available as of Wednesday, Jan. 30. For more information, visit www.militaryspouses.kaplan.edu or call 866-889-4582.

Kaplan University, based in Davenport, Iowa, is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). The University currently serves more than 38,000 online and on-ground students through eight campuses and online student support centers in Fort Lauderdale, Chicago and Phoenix. To learn more, visit www.kaplanuniversitynews.com.

About Kaplan Higher Education

Kaplan University is part of Kaplan Higher Education, which serves more than 75,000 students through 70 campus-based schools across the United States and in Europe. It also has online programs through Kaplan Virtual Education and Concord Law School of Kaplan University. Kaplan Higher Education schools offer a spectrum of academic opportunities, from high school diplomas to graduate and professional degrees, including a Juris Doctor degree. Kaplan Higher Education is part of Kaplan, Inc., a subsidiary of The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO). For more information, visit www.kaplan.com.