Why SNHU
Since WWII, Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) has proudly served members of the U.S. Air Force, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, and now the Space Force. SNHU's participation in the General Education Mobile (GEM) program gives you an affordable and flexible way to earn the general education credits required to complete your Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) degree.
As an innovator in education since 1932 and online since 1996, SNHU offers over 200 degree programs along with the support you need to achieve your goals during your service years and post-military career.
At SNHU, your mission is our mission. We're committed to helping you earn your degree online by building on the rigor and values of our traditional campus programs. From day 1, our students have access to:
- Affordable tuition. As a private, nonprofit institution, we offer some of the lowest online tuition rates in the nation. We’ll help you maximize your tuition assistance (TA) benefit with discounts for active-duty Air Force, Space Force, and dependents, plus Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve members. Qualifying applicants can also tap into financial aid packages.
- Convenience. Finish college faster with our flexible online structure, tailor-made for the needs of the military.
- Transfer-friendly. Transfer up to 90 credits, including Professional Military Education (PME), On-the-Job Training (OJT) and prior college coursework toward your undergraduate degree.
- Dedicated support. Count on the ongoing support of an academic advisor with military expertise, whenever you need them and just a click away.
- 24/7 student resources. As an online student, all the help you need is right at your fingertips.
- Tech support? Talk to an IT specialist live via phone or chat.
- Research material? You'll have full online access to the Shapiro Library's extensive collection.
- Help with writing? Consult our best in class student support team for everything from grammatical questions to tutoring.
- Accessibility issues? Active-duty military students who require special accommodations can turn to our Online Accessibility Center.
Earn a quality education from a nonprofit university with decades of experience supporting military professionals. For more information, complete the online application and an SNHU admission counselor will contact you to walk you through the process. You can apply at any time and get a decision within days of submitting all required materials. It's that easy.
Questions? Call 1-888-387-0861 or email enroll@snhu.edu.
GEM Courses
The flexibility of our online coursework and the expertise of our faculty allow you to finish the GEM requirements for your CCAF degree, whether you're at home base or deployed overseas. When enrolling in a course, Airmen and Guardians should contact their servicing base education office for Tuition Assistance (TA) guidance.
CCAF - GEM Courses
The following courses are approved to fulfill CCAF-GEM requirements for students. If a student is attending SNHU specifically to fulfill their CCAF-GEM requirements, this should be noted in their file, and they should be enrolled as Course Work Only (CWO).
Our GEM classes represent only a small fraction of our offerings for military students. Following your CCAF graduation, you can transfer up to 90 credits towards a bachelor's degree program and finish college even faster.
Oral Communication
COM-213: Public Speaking and Presentation Skills
Written Communication
ENG-130: Foundations of Written Communication
ENG-190: Research & Persuasion
Mathematics
MAT-130: Applied Finite Mathematics
MAT-240: Applied Statistics
Social Science
HIS-217: Diverse Historical Narratives
HIS-262: Historical Literacy and Society
POL-210: American Politics
POL-211: International Relations
PSY-108: Introduction to Psychology
SOC-112: Introduction to Sociology
Humanities
FAS-201: Introduction to Humanities I
FAS-202: Introduction to Humanities II
PHL-210: Introduction to Philosophy
LIT-201: World Literature I: Foundations of Culture
HUM-215: Culture and Creativity
HUM-260: Creative Expression in Cultural Context
Tuition
At SNHU, we’re committed to expanding access to affordable education with some of the lowest online tuition rates in the nation. Maximize your TA benefit with our generous tuition discounts for active-duty Air Force and Space Force and their spouses, including members of the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve. Qualifying applicants can also tap into financial aid packages. Plus, no application fee.
| Online Undergraduate Programs | Per Credit Hour | Per 3-Credit Course | Annual Cost for 30 credits |
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| Online Undergraduate Degrees/Certificates | $342 | $1,026 | $10,260 |
| Online Undergraduate Active Duty Military1 | $250 | $750 | $7,500 |
| Non-Degree Seeking, Course Work Only | $342 | $1,026 | |
| Dual Enrollment for Nursing students in the Community College System of New Hampshire (prior to graduation)1 | $215 | $645 | $6,450 |
| Community College System of New Hampshire Nursing Graduates after May 20121 | $270 | $810 | $8,100 |
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Most SNHU bachelor's degrees require 120 credit hours. Most SNHU associate degrees require 60 credit hours. |
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*Online tuition rates effective as of August 2025. Tuition rates rounded up to the nearest dollar. Actual rates will reflect the exact discount.
*Note: students receiving this rate are not eligible for additional discounts.
Additional Costs: Course Materials (amount varies by course).
Undergraduate Terms
Bachelor's and associate programs consist of six 8-week terms per year. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
| Term | Term Begins | Term Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 (Mar - Apr) | March 02, 2026 | April 26, 2026 |
| May 2026 (May - Jun) | May 04, 2026 | June 28, 2026 |
| Jun 2026 (Jun - Aug) | June 29, 2026 | August 23, 2026 |