Air University Associate-to-Baccalaureate Cooperative (AU-ABC) is an initiative between Air University and civilian higher education institutions that offer baccalaureate and associate degree opportunities to every Air Force enlisted member.

AU-ABC links CCAF graduates to approved, on-line baccalaureate degree programs from accredited civilian colleges and universities. CCAF graduates can earn a baccalaureate degree by completing no more than 60 additional semester hours beyond their CCAF Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree.

The AU-ABC program includes postsecondary schools with regional accreditation and national accreditation through the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC).

AU-ABC student tuition rate is $185 per credit hour. Please contact NSU Barksdale Campus Coordinator at barksdale@nsula.edu or 318.741.2801 to ensure establishment of this tuition rate.

As an AU-ABC partner, Northwestern is proud to offer CCAF graduates the opportunity to enroll in our online Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice and Bachelor of Applied Science in Allied Health.

For more information, please contact: 

Dr. Mark Melder
NSU Department of Criminal Justice
318-357-4453
melderm@nsula.edu

Dr. Joel Hicks
Director and Professor NSU School of Allied Health
Phone: 318-677-3072
hicksj@nsula.edu

Suzette Hadden, M.Ed.
NSU Barksdale Campus
Executive Director
318-741-2801
haddens@nsula.edu

Office of Electronic & Continuing Education
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
318-357-6355 or 1-800-376-2422
ece@nsula.edu