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Whether you work in public service, administration, operations, public safety or leadership, ACU can help you build new skills and advance your career without stepping away from your current role.

Benefits for Bell County Employees:

  • 10-20% tuition discount
  • $50 application fee waived
  • 100% online programs

Learn more today and lock in your tuition benefit.

Bell County Cities and Towns

ACU is proud to partner with Bell County to expand educational opportunities for employees across the area. Through this countywide agreement, all participating cities and towns within Bell County can access ACU’s exclusive tuition discounts.

Belton
Fort Hood (Military Base)
Harker Heights
Killeen

Little-River Academy
Moody
Morgans Point Resort
Nolanville

Rogers
Salado
Temple
Troy

Why Choose ACU?

That in-person feeling, fully online

Community at ACU transcends physical location. Our flexible online programs equip our students with practical wisdom and relational anchors. From faculty that are deeply dedicated to your success, to a community of peers that uplift, inspire and challenge one another, ACU’s online programs are anything but impersonal.

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Flexibility

  • 7-week course format keeps you moving toward your degree
  • Take 1 or 2 courses at a time to fit school into your schedule
  • Six start dates a year make it easier to begin when the time is right

affordability

Affordability

  • Competitive pricing comparable to other leading online programs
  • Pay-as-you-go tuition and federal financial aid options for those who qualify
  • Locked-In Tuition keeps your rate the same from your first class to graduation

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Student Support

  • Dedicated support from enrollment through graduation
  • Included learning resources to help you stay on track academically
  • A student experience designed to help busy working adults succeed online

Find the Right Program for You

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Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Our MBA students think from a local perspective while striving to make a global impact with their ideas. Courses promoting leadership, organizational innovation, data-supported decision-making and ethics refine what you know and impart concepts you can apply in your current position.

Management

Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT)

With five courses in cybersecurity, our MSIT is designed around this central pillar and provides instruction that runs parallel to professional certifications.

Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA)

Taught through a Christian worldview, our Master of Healthcare Administration program prepares leaders in medical organizations by focusing on innovation in the healthcare industry and exploring how faith shapes the ethical challenges of patient care.

Ready to Get Started?

Explore ACU’s online programs available to Bell County employees, or take the next step and apply today. Whether you’re comparing options or ready to move forward, we’re here to help you get started.

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Who this fits

  • Bell County employees looking to advance their education and career opportunities
  • Professionals working in administration, public safety, public works, operations or community services
  • Individuals interested in strengthening leadership, communication and problem-solving skills
  • Staff preparing for advancement into supervisory or leadership positions
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Outcomes

  • Build practical leadership, communication and problem-solving skills you can apply immediately in your role
  • Strengthen your professional credentials and prepare for advancement opportunities within Bell County and beyond
  • Gain knowledge and skills that support effective collaboration, public service and organizational success
  • Earn a respected degree designed to support long-term career growth across a wide range of professions
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Why enroll

  • Take advantage of the Bell County partner tuition discount and waived application fee
  • Pursue your degree in a flexible online format designed for busy working professionals
  • Invest in your future with a program that can expand your opportunities, impact and career potential
  • No GRE or GMAT requirement

One of America's Best Colleges

For the fifth straight year, Newsweek and Statista Inc. have named Abilene Christian University one of America’s Top Online Colleges. ACU blends academic excellence with unmatched flexibility, so you can earn a world-class degree on your terms, wherever life takes you.

 

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