TUI University Partners with FBI National Academy Associates

Members to transfer training towards specialized course credits

January 15, 2009- TUI University (www.tuiu.edu), a leader in online education, today announced it was named an academic partner by the FBI National Academy Associates, Inc (FBINAA). The FBINAA is a non-profit organization that provides the highest degree of law enforcement expertise, training, education and information to over 17,000 senior law enforcement members. As a partner university, TUI will accept the transfer of FBINAA credits towards its MBA degree programs.

"TUI is the first school we have partnered with in the Western United States. It's a great fit for FBINAA members because of its academic excellence and accommodations for working professionals," stated Gary Foster, chief operating officer, FBI National Academy Associates. "TUI also understands the unique training undergone by law enforcement and the military, and their programs in Strategic Leadership, Public Management, and Criminal Justice Administration offer our members logical career advancement."

The new partnership permits members of the FBINAA, their spouses and dependents, to receive a tuition reduction at TUI of 15% for the Bachelors program and 27.5% for the Masters program. TUI's transfer policy will also allow for the transfer of up to 88 credits from community colleges and four year universities towards the Bachelor degree, and up to 12 Master level credits towards a Master degree. In addition to tuition discounts, there is no cost for textbooks and all application fees are waived.

"This new partnership with the FBI National Academy Associates demonstrates TUI's commitment to serving the educational needs of our nation's first responders, "said Kenneth Sobaski, president and chief executive officer, TUI University. "We hope to provide enhanced academic and career opportunities for law enforcement executives, while simultaneously providing them with applicable knowledge for their current positions in public safety and homeland security."

TUI University alliances include all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, leading law enforcement agencies and organizations such as the National Fraternal Order of Police (NFOP), the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department University (LASDU), the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), CA POST Command College, leading corporations, professional associations, and community colleges.

About TUI University
Founded in 1998, TUI University (www.tuiu.edu) has become a leading online postsecondary university. Its technology-enabled online learning model and solutions provide a convenient, cost-effective, and high-quality education to students. TUI University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and is based in Cypress, California.