PHOENIX, June 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Ashford University has been certified as a Veteran Supportive Campus (VSC) in the Greater Phoenix area of Arizona by the Arizona Department of Veterans' Services. As part of the ongoing effort to support military students, student veterans and their families, Ashford University recently celebrated the grand opening of the Student Veterans Center and Online Student Services facility in Tempe, Arizona.

As a VSC, Ashford University has been recognized as being in compliance with the Arizona State Approving Agency and the Department of Veterans Affairs and is certified as eligible to receive GI Bill Education Benefits. Ashford has also committed to upholding the C.A.R.E. requirements, which are to connect to the culture, ask the right questions, respond effectively, and engage the military community.

"Ashford University is proud to serve our military service members and student veterans," said Dr. Craig Swenson, president and CEO of Ashford University. "We are honored to be recognized as a certified Veteran Supportive Campus."

To find out more about VSC certification, visit https://dvs.az.gov/veterans-supportive-campus.

About Ashford University
Where heritage meets innovation – that's Ashford University. At Ashford, students discover relevant degree programs, innovative technology, and cherished tradition. Ashford offers associates, bachelor's, and master's degree programs online, allowing students to balance life by providing the flexibility to do school work anywhere, anytime. For more information, please visit www.ashford.edu, www.facebook.com/ashforduniversity, or www.twitter.com/AshfordU.

Contact: Kathleen Park
858.513.9240 x11636 • kathleen.park@ashford.edu

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