Why choose Avila Advantage?

Ask any Avila Advantage student or alum and they will tell you Avila is advantageous because of its . . .

Extraordinary support for the working student:

• A staff who see their primary purpose as to facilitate your getting in, getting through, and on your way with degree in hand.
• One-stop enrollment, registration, and financial aid planning. No running from office to office or repeat visits to campus. Drop in at our office, do it online, or over the phone.
• You can get credit for work experience through a portfolio review process.
• Advantage students enjoy the same career development, tutoring, advising, and counseling assistance as full-time students.

Faculty of working experts who teach for the love of it:

• Students rave about our instructors’ depth of knowledge, availability, and enthusiasm.
• Only professionals with years of on-the-job experience in their field are hired to be Advantage instructors.
• The programs are rigorous and geared toward practical application.

Unmatched convenience:

• There are no lock-step or cohort restrictions, so you can take the classes you need.
• Learn at your own pace. Choose an 8-week, 5-week, or weekend-intensive format for maximum control over your time and schedule.
• Because classes are scheduled year-round, you can change and mix formats, or even restart your program should life interrupt your semester.
• The University’s location, just outside the I-435 loop in south suburban Kansas City, makes it quick and easy to get here and back to work or family.
• A variety of tuition payment methods, such as deferred tuition and employer reimbursement, help to reduce education financing worries.

Track record for success:

• Employers know and respect the results and value of an Advantage program education.
• You will benefit from a supportive and collaborative atmosphere, working and learning alongside classmates with various areas of experience and knowledge to share.
• Don’t just take our word; see what a current Advantage student and an Advantage alum have to say.

Avila Advantage programs are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.