JIU Joins Servicemember Opportunity College for the Coast Guard (SOCCOAST)

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Date: 
05/20/2009

DENVER, Colorado (May 20, 2009)-Jones International University® (JIU®), named a Top 10 Online University and the first fully accredited* online university, is proud to now offer degree programs in support of the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) Degree Network System for the Coast Guard (SOCCOAST).

The SOC Degree Network System (SOCAD, SOCNAV, SOCMAR, and SOCCOAST) is a group of degree-granting colleges and universities that have pledged to help servicemembers and their adult family members complete college degrees by adopting military-friendly policies, such as reduced residency requirements, flexible transfer policies, and acceptance of non-traditional credit. Colleges within the Degree Network System act as home colleges for students and award the degree that the student is seeking. Courses in SOC DNS Course Categories offered by Degree Network System Core member institutions have two-way guaranteed transferability, making it easier for servicemembers to complete associate and bachelor's degrees no matter where they move during their military careers.

"JIU is proud to be a SOCCOAST-4 member dedicated to helping Coast Guard leaders achieve their education and career goals by offering exceptional online educational value, military-friendly policies and a suite of career planning/management resources to help students achieve their desired career outcomes." said Glenn R. Jones, JIU Chancellor.

JIU is a long-time supporter of service members and their families, and offers a variety of payment options and financial aid specific to the military. JIU works closely with many military organizations to offer an advanced online learning format tailored to ensure that active duty, reserves, guard, veterans, military family members and DOD employees have the chance to better their education, careers and lives.

Educational Quality

 

  • Named a Top 10 Online University by the Best and Worst in Online Degree Programs based upon faculty, economics, accreditation, administrative leadership and current student/graduate value.
  • Regionally Accredited* – the first fully online institution to receive regional accreditation.
  • Named a Top 10 military friendly university by AllMilitary.com
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Jones International University