Transfer your METC credits to IWU
As a military service member, your sacrifices are costly and you wear your uniform with pride. We want to honor you by equipping you to advance your military career or pursue a successful civilian career after your retirement. Picture yourself landing the career you’ve always wanted. We’ll help you get there.
IWU takes pride in being an innovative leader in military degree pathways that maximize military transfer credits, saving you valuable time and money. You can use your military training and experience - or other voluntary college-level learning - to transfer up to 75% of a degree program and meet actual program requirements.
At IWU, you could:
- Finish an associate degree in as few as 7 months.
- Finish a bachelor’s degree in just over 1 year.
- Finish a master’s degree in just over 1 year.
Military Preferred Tuition
IWU is honored to extend MILITARY PREFERRED TUITION* to active duty, National Guard, reserves, retirees, veterans, spouses, surviving spouses, DoD employees, DHS employees, and dependent children with VA educational benefits.
| UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS | MASTER’S PROGRAMS | |
| $250 per credit hour tuition rate | 25% tuition discount | |
| Free digital textbooks | Free digital textbooks | |
| No out-of-pocket technology fee | Technology fee reduced to $15 per course |
*The military preferred tuition discount does not apply to students enrolled in IWU-Marion residential campus, School of Health Sciences (except MPH), uLeap, nurse practitioner, doctoral, or graduate counseling programs. The military preferred tuition discount for master's programs is not applicable to spouses and dependents. Other exclusions may apply. Ask your enrollment counselor for additional details.
METC Training Seamless Transfer IWU Degree
Bridge Pathways make it easy for you to see how your METC training credits will transfer toward actual degree requirements. View the time and money you can save by transferring in credits.
|
METC Training Program |
IWU Degree Program |
Transferable Credit Hours |
Courses to Complete |
Degree Plan |
|
All METC Programs |
A.S. Public Service and Management |
Up to 45 |
Varies based on transfer |
|
|
All METC Programs |
Associate to MBA Pathway |
60 |
20 |
|
|
All METC Programs |
Associate to M.S. Management Pathway |
60 |
18 |
|
|
All METC Programs |
B.S. Global Security and Strategy Management |
Up to 90 |
Varies based on transfer |
|
|
All METC Programs |
B.S. Service and Leadership |
Up to 90 |
Varies based on transfer |
|
|
Behavioral Health Technician |
A.S. Human Services |
15 |
15 |
|
|
Behavioral Health Technician |
B.S. Human Services |
24 |
19 |
|
|
Behavioral Health Technician |
B.S. Addictions Counseling |
24 |
20 |
|
|
Behavioral Health Technician |
B.S. Psychology |
18 |
19 |
|
|
Radiologic Technologist |
B.S. Health Sciences |
14 |
39 |
|
| Radiologic Technologist (+ AS degree from CAHS and ARRT Registry) | B.S. Health Sciences | 65 | 17-18 | View Plan |
Note: These pathways only show the transferability of the METC training. Other military training and previous college-level learning may be transferable, as well, further reducing the number of credit hours required to graduate.
IWU is in the process of building even more Bridge Pathways for METC Graduates. Check back regularly for updates.
Programs geared toward service members
Online AS Public Service & Management
You can earn an Associate of Science degree in Public Service and Management (ASPSM) more quickly than you ever thought possible. The ASPSM is designed specifically for servicemembers and veterans to maximize the transfer of their military learning and experience. Learn More
Associate to Master's Programs
You need an education that you can use in the workforce, not just a degree to hang on your wall. IWU's Associate to Master's programs are designed to match your commitment to achieve by giving you the most essential elements of a bachelor’s degree, ultimately skipping it, and propelling you into an MBA. Not only does this shorten your pursuit of a graduate degree by a full year, but it saves you approximately $10,000 in tuition and fees. Designed to fit the schedule of a full-time working adult, this program teaches you practical skills and valuable knowledge for a wide variety of business roles through real life scenarios and assignments.
Online B.S. Global Security & Strategy Management
Our country needs out-of-the-box, strategic thinkers who can address, manage, and navigate security threats across the world. With a Bachelor of Science in Global Security & Strategy Management, you can build on your military experience and prepare yourself for a rewarding career in intelligence, security, or strategy management. Learn More
Experiential Learning Electives
Need a few credits at IWU to finish your degree? Try an Experiential Learning elective. Experiential Learning allows you to earn credit by synthesizing and processing the skills and knowledge you gain every day in your MOS/NEC/AFSC/Rate.
Exceptional Support Services
Our goal is to provide you with world-class service and support throughout your IWU journey. You deserve nothing less. Here are just some of support services IWU offers:- Academic Advising team assigned specifically to you until you graduate.
- Off-Campus Library Services bring a wealth of resources to you - right where you live.
- IWU's SpiritCare team provides spiritual support to help care for any faith and life needs that come up during your IWU experience.
- Free access to live tutoring services through tutor.com.
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