1. Will I Have to visit the U.S at any stage?
No, The degree program is completely non-residential. You do not need to attend any seminars or lectures and no attendance requirements.

2. Is the entire program completed through distance learning?

Yes. All AECU students work at their own pace and location. All exams and research can be completed through the Internet with a student pass-code and identification number. A major benefit of AECU and its distance learning programs is that you can earn your degree in your spare time, without compromising your work schedule.

3. Are there any entrance exams necessary for acceptance into AECU?

No. AECU is an international institution. we do not require entrance exams that a regional school may require.

4. How long is the degree program?
The American East Coast University degree program is built on a solid base of Valid Work  experience and qualifications, which enables the student to finish his or her program faster than a normal degree course.

5. How do I apply for a degree program?
E-mail to : americandegreesusa@yahoo.com or info@aec-edu.org
 

6. How do I choose my courses?
We strongly advice you to select courses which are compatible with your occupational and professional objectives. You should relate your course of study to your career path. This way  your course is directly applicable to your work, and will help you refine and build on your previous knowledge and experience. After you enroll, you will be sent course syllabus, model question papers for each course selected.

7. How do I get my course materials?
Course material selections are periodically reviewed for each course in order to provide you with the latest on the course subject. Depending on requirement of the course we'll provide the study materials.

8. What do I do if I need help in my course of work?
In distance learning , you will be expected to do your course of work by yourself. If you need help to understand academic concepts and theories , you are encouraged to consult with your advisor in AECU. He will forward your query to the appropriate faculty member whenever you need tutorial assistance. You can either phone or send your question by fax, letter or e-mail to AECU office, and we will try our best to answer you back as quickly as possible.

9. If I change my country of residence , will it affect my studies?
No, we will help you where ever you are.

10. How can I be sure that American East Coast University Degree is a valuable Qualification?
The true recognition of any degree comes from its voluntary acceptance by the business , professional and academic communities. Many organizations all over the world have either reimbursed all or a portion of a students tuition during or after the degree program was completed. We strongly suggest you check with your human resources department prior to enrolling to see if they will offer you tuition reimbursement towards AECU.

11. Does the degree certificate show that the degree was earned through distance learning?

No, it does not. We only issue standard degree certificates. It is NOT important how you completed your education - whether in a classroom or at your home!

12. Can I transfer credits from other schools?

Yes. If you have prior College/University credits or technical school courses, you can transfer those documented credit hours from an licensed institution towards your AECU degree. Many students completely satisfy their general education requirements through transfer credit and work experience. Call today for an academic evaluation.

13. Can I be awarded credit for previous Academic and Work Experience?

Absolutely! You can receive credit hours towards your degree for a documented work and educational experience, including professional experience and training, civic work, volunteer work, military training, etc. Feel free to contact us with any questions regarding academic and work experience.

14. Does AECU offer financial assistance?

Yes. AECU offers financial assistance to students from certain developing countries . Please check through the admission office for more details.

15. Can I transfer my AECU University credits to another university?

Although AECU is a legal institution, we do not represent our credits are transferable to other schools. We recommend that you check with the prospective transfer school ahead of time to see their credit acceptance policy. AECU degree programs are complete curricula offerings. Students cannot enroll to take individual courses for transfer.

16. How do I take exams?

All exams can be taken through our study centers. After enrolling, all AECU students receive a student number and depending on the course the exams can be taken at these centers

The students have to complete the assignments, projects or course work at home and send it back to the instructor who grades these assignments, as in a traditional setting.

17. Can I sit for the CPA exam or other professional exam?

Due to the fact that AECU is a global distance-learning institution, we do not always meet the regional requirements that these exams require. We strongly recommend you check with the licensing body for these exams first to see if they will accept AECU's credits

18. Are American East Coast University degrees attested for authenticity?

Yes! All American East Coast University degrees are ATTESTED and SEALED for authenticity by a government NOTARY! And further attested by US state department. Your official academic transcript will be attached to your degree certificate. READ Q No.22

19. Do American East Coast University graduates get better jobs or higher salary?

Frequently, we receive letters from our students informing us that they got a new job with better pay or received a promotion directly related to the completion of a course of study and receipt of a degree from the university

20. Why the Tuition of AECU is low compared to others?

American East Coast University tuition is a fraction of the cost of classroom universities. Your tuition payment does not go to cover the expenses of classrooms, lawns, gymnasiums, libraries, sports programs and the maintenance staff. So , we are able to operate on such low fees. Fees once paid in full or in part for a course will not be refunded under any circumstances

21. How to differentiate between a Diploma Mill and an accredited University?

Here are few tips:
Most universities online claim to have accreditations that are from bogus accrediting agencies.
To add to the confusion the students who look for academic credentials desperately whether it is for job promotions, immigration or any professional purposes, fall in the trap of these flashy online universities offering degrees based ONLY on Life experience!!

22. How is AECU different from these?

AECU also offers degrees based on experience, then  why AECU should not be called a mill?

Most of the online universities would not even ask you a single question except for credit card details These online universities would not even consider your prior learning, age, or even your physical existence! There was an interesting case where a fictitious person got a Phd from an online university just by paying  a few hundred dollars!

Recently the US State department published the names of persons who have bought degrees from bogus universities.

Compare this to AECU:

AECU accepts VALID WORK EXPERIENCE only to give extra credits to the student's academic work. The experience certificate is thoroughly checked by the AECU consultants based worldwide (phone calls, letters, verification agencies). If the work Experience certificate turns out to be false then the student can NEVER continue in any course offered by AECU. AECU doesn't claim any accreditations from Bogus agencies on the internet.

AECU doesn't claim accreditation from any of the 6 regional accreditors in the United States. The 6 regional accreditors are PRIVATE agencies and not government agencies. AECU only goes for Government accreditation. In United States, accreditation is a voluntary process and not mandatory. AECU has got accreditation from Government bodies worldwide to justify its claims of authenticity. WE BELIEVE IN DIRECT GOVERNMENT RECOGNITION & LICENSE and NOT through PRIVATE AGENCIES

AECU programs have been accepted even by big corporate firms. To list an example: AECU graduate was recently appointed the finance manager in a Multi National Bank in Dubai. Emirates Airlines has many employees with AECU qualifications. The list is unending with big names such as Virgin Atlantic, Etisalat, Barclays, Sony etc.

23. What Accreditation does AECU have as of today?

AECU believes in global recognition of its programs both by government institutions as well as by corporates. AECU is a private university registered under the American Education Council.
The American Education Council is licensed by the State of Delaware, USA. All the activities of American Education Council, USA are in full compliance with the laws of Delaware State legislation under section 2.1, Article II. AECU has campuses in various countries including African nations such as Sudan, Chad, Sao Tome etc. AECU is licensed to operate in The Republic of Sudan through its Human Link campus in Khartoum. The by laws state that the Human link campus of AECU is authorized to offer distance education to students of Middle east and Africa. All the degrees would be attested for Visa, immigration & professional purposes.

In short your degree from AECU will be:

1) Notarized & Authenticated by Attorney in the US
2) Attested by the State of New York / State of Delaware
3) Attested by the US State Department in Washington
4) Signed by the Secretary of State, USA
5) Signed by the Secretary of State, State of New York / Delaware
6) Verified by the American Education Council, USA
7) Attested by the embassy where the certificate has to be used
8) Attested by the Foreign Affairs Ministry for visa purposes

In certain cases the need for verification arises. AECU provides letter of verification duly signed by the Registrar of the University confirming the student ID, Name and course. The prospective employer can also directly contact the University if such a need arises.

24. Why is AECU not accredited by Regional accreditors in the United States?

AECU is a private university that is based not only in the US but worldwide and needs constant flexibility in its programs due to its global reach. Most American Universities cater only to American Students whereas 95 % of the AECU students are Non US residents. Mere accreditation doesn't mean quality assurance. Universities such as Harvard are NOT accredited! So can we say that it doesn't offer highest quality education?

Our programs are based on the American Education pattern but modified and restructured to suit the regional requirements. Most of AECU students are Non-US citizens. AECU offers programs for global citizens and hence doesn't need regional accreditation in the United States from the 6 regional accreditors. If any university comes under the 6 regional accreditors then programs become very rigid and unacceptable both cost wise and infrastructure wise. AECU's parent university is operating within the guidelines the Ministry of Higher Education in its home country.

The second most important factor is the costs / course fee involved. To get a US degree that is regionally accredited means spending nearly a fortune! This still doesn't guarantee a job, easy entry into any university or any special preference. Then why would students prefer these degrees!  Truly 94 % of the students do not prefer this route and prefer the AECU route.....

AECU is also regionally accredited in AU countries. It is licensed to operate, offer programs campus and distance mode through its Khartoum campus (Human Link Campus of AECU).

25. Quality Comes For a Price-- is it True?

Well, yes for a reason and NO for another reason. As far as AECU is concerned our fee structure is the lowest in the world. This is because we use parallel campuses to divide the official and academic work. We have the least number of employees compared to the size and reach of the organization! All these makes our operations most Cost Effective. So we can afford to charge low fee. We do not compromise on quality of education. 

26. Can I apply for higher education with these degrees from AECU?

Yes, you can apply. The only thing you should keep in mind is that AECU doesn't guarantee admissions to any other university. Just like any university, you will be awarded for what you are and what academic work you have undertaken either through distance or campus learning. No university in the world will guarantee you any admission based on its degree. For any specific details you must check with the prospective university prior to applying.
 

If you have any further queries, please call any of our consultants for more clarification.