| How do I apply to American Founders University? |
| Prospective
students apply online at
www.americanfoundersuniversity.com/membership/admissions.aspx. The
admission process consists of three sequential steps:
Step 1: Provide Student Information
Step 2: Pay the $99 Non-Refundable Application Fee
Step 3: Complete the Online Application Form
If a prospective student wants to attend a live workshop but does not
desire to participate in any full curriculum offered through an online
class, an Enrollment Advisor may assist him or her. To contact an
Enrollment Advisor, call 800-806-6830. SEND PRINTED SECTIONS OF
APPLICATION TO
Mail:
ATTN: Admissions
American Founders University
25 East 1700 South
Provo, UT 84606
Electronic:
Fax: (801)- 377-1415 E-mail: info@americanfoundersuniversity.com
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| When is the application deadline? |
| Each
prospective student has 30 days to complete the application from the
day they begin applying online. Prospective students who do not
acceptably complete the necessary admission process within 30 days of
beginning the process are DENIED admission. In this case, the Pending
Applicant receives a letter indicating the reasons for DENIAL. This
letter invites Pending Applicants to contact an Enrollment Advisor to
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| What are the admission criteria? |
| It
is AFU policy to ensure the Applicant understands final and formal
acceptance is decided upon, confirmed and communicated by a Student
Advisor within three weeks following the completion of the admission
process. All student applications are given due consideration. We admit
persons without regard to gender, race, creed, religion, national
origin, age or disability who: 1) are members of a local Producer
Revolution™ Forum
2) agree to required Student Commitments 3) are otherwise qualified
based upon available space 5) complete the three-step admission process
in its entirety 6) complete the three-step admission process with
SINCERITY. AFU’s admission committee reviews each application and
ensures it has been completed with sincerity on the part of the
Applicant. If, in the judgment of the admission committee, the
Applicant has not sincerely answered the application questions and
provided the required data, admission will be denied. The University
may choose to contact the Applicant to notify him or her of the
difficulty and suggest reapplying for admission. Other standards for
admission to the University may be in effect or changed from time to
time. Individuals with disabilities who may require special
consideration should contact the University directly.
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| Can I temporarily defer my enrollment? |
| Admitted
and current students who encounter personal circumstances precluding
their participation at AFU may be eligible to defer enrollment until
the time such circumstances can be resolved. Please contact a Student
Advisor for more information. Students who interrupt their studies for
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| How much does each program cost? |
| AFU
has flexible offerings for students desiring different levels of
participation. Each program or course advertised by AFU has a separate
credit assignment as well as a separate tuition cost. See official
online catalog for details. Enrollment Advisors can assist students if
they have additional questions after reviewing information online.
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| Are there opportunities to receive financial aid? |
| Scholarships
American Founders University occasionally offers merit-based
scholarships to individual candidates who have completed their freshman
term of The Fundamentals of Wealth program. Scholarships can be partial
or full awards. Students who believe they have a merit based
qualification or a personal attribute worthy of consideration for an
AFU Merit Scholarship are invited to ask their Student Advisor for a
scholarship application form.
Financial Aid
For AFU Applicants concerned about their ability to cover the full
tuition of any course or program within the University, the University
occasionally structures a financial aid package consisting of loans or
payment plans. A financial aid package makes it possible for any
Applicant to enroll in any class or program. Financial aid is
determined primarily by merit. Students who believe they have a
legitimate reason for being considered as a financial aid candidate are
invited to detail their situation in Step 3 of the admission process.
Work Study
The FranklinSquires Companies, LLC (the parent company of AFU) has a
number of paying internship positions with various FranklinSquires
portfolio companies. Prospective students may apply for an internship
position with FranklinSquires in order to earn partial tuition for AFU
classes or programs. Students wanting to be considered for an
internship position are invited to detail their motivation and
qualifications in Step 3 of the admission process. Students are also
invited to indicate any special reasons as to why they should be
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| Do I have to pay monthly membership fees? |
| Yes.
Students of AFU must be active members of the Producer Revolution™ and
remain current on their monthly membership fees. In addition to the
monthly Producer Revolution™ fee, AFU students are required to pay an
additional $20 per month activity and support
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| How long do the programs take to complete? |
| AFU
offers standard programs consisting of four live one-day workshops.
Every workshop in a standard program is followed by 90 days of distance
learning. Each standard program is designed to be completed in one
year. Students desiring to aggressively complete standard programs may
do so at a faster pace depending on class availability. In addition to
standard programs, AFU offers non-standard programs and stand alone
workshops called Intensives and individual courses. Non-standard
programs and stand alone workshops and courses each have their own
specific timeframe. Please consult the official online course catalog
for further details.
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| Can I take the programs in any order I want? |
| The
core program at American Founders University is The Fundamentals of
Wealth. This program must be taken by all AFU students before or
concurrently with all other programs and/or courses. The Fundamentals
of Wealth lays a solid foundation for success and is the base on which
all other AFU programs and courses are built. Programs and courses have
pre-requisites as determined by the Course Instructor and/or the
University. See the official online course catalog for more details.
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| Does American Founders University offer Real Estate Training? |
| American
Founders University has a business relationship with the
FranklinSquires Real Estate Institute. AFU students may take
FranklinSquires Real Estate courses while enrolled at AFU based upon
the requirements and prerequisites of those courses. FranklinSquires
courses are listed in the AFU course catalog. It is important to note
that no business opportunities or business relationships should be
inferred or assumed by AFU students enrolling in any course offered by
the FranklinSquires Real Estate Institute. All AFU students are bound
by the AFU Student Agreement and Code of Conduct. Any agreement between
the FranklinSquires Real Estate Institute and an AFU student, during or
following the student’s enrollment in any FranklinSquires course, is
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| How are workshops set up? |
| Each
Intensive (workshop) includes eight intensive 50-minute sessions with
an hour break at noon for lunch. Intensives are designed to be taken in
90 day intervals. If a student desires to pursue the completion of a
program at an accelerated pace, he or she should contact his or her
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| Should I bring a lunch to the one-day Intensive? |
| Students
typically receive a one hour break for lunch. Students are free to
bring their own lunch and eat on campus or visit one of the many
restaurants within walking distance. Directions to restaurants will be
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| Where are the workshops taught? |
| The majority of one-day workshops are taught at the American Founders University campus in Provo, Utah.
American Founders University
25 East 1700 South
Provo, UT 84606
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| How does the distance learning work, or what do students do between workshops? |
| American
Founders University has the most advanced distance learning program
available in education. Through the AFU Internet Education Network,
students from across the country receive both live (teleconferences,
live WebEx presentations, direct telephone calls) and recorded training
(web videos, DVDs, recorded WebEx presentations, E-Forums, E-tickets,
E-mail). Additional instruction, assignments and tests are administered
through the AFU Internet Education
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| Who is Rick Koerber? |
| Rick
Koerber is the Founder and CEO of American Founders University and
FranklinSquires Companies, LLC. He is a highly sought after
motivational speaker and business consultant. He has worked with,
represented, and held key positions in companies such as FranklinCovey,
Toshiba America Business Solutions, Carleton Sheets Personal Coaching
and IKON Office Solutions. His broad background also includes seminary
teacher for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, high
school instructor, parliamentary/policy debate coach at Casper College
in Wyoming and founder of six businesses.
Although only in his thirties, Rick has in his own words “had a
lifetime of experience in both headaches and wonderful triumphs.”
Rick’s establishment of the Equity Milling™ process—a successful,
creative real estate technique—has resulted in his acquisition of over
$100 million in real estate. To find out more information about Rick,
visit www.rickkoerber.com.
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| Who is Glenn Kimber? |
| Dr.
Glenn Jay Kimber is the President of American Founders Academy. He is
also a former member of the United States Air Force and a graduate of
Brigham Young University. A native of Grouse Creek and Brigham City,
Utah, Glenn is the founder of five businesses: KimCo, Inc., Textbook
Publishers, Beit-Lehi Tours, Thomas Jefferson Center for Constitutional
Studies, and Kimber Academy. His vocations have included serving as a
general contractor, a private school owner, school principal and
instructor, tour guide to Israel, Executive Vice President of The
National Center for Constitutional Studies, author, and lecturer. Dr.
Kimber has traveled for over 30 years throughout the U.S. presenting
over 1,000 patriotic seminars and conferences on the subjects of
American history and the United States Constitution to audiences
exceeding one million. He married Julianne Skousen in 1965, and
together they have authored over 28 textbooks. Glenn and Julianne live
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| Who is Don Sills? |
| The
son of an Oklahoma farmer, Dr. Donald N. Sills has served as a Baptist
Minister for over 50 years and has spoken from the pulpit in over 25
countries. He has appeared on hundreds of radio and television
programs, including several appearances on Phil Donohue Show, Larry
King Live, Pat Robertson’s 700 Club, and James Robinson. He has served
as President of the Coalition for Religious Freedom in Washington, D.C.
(1984-1995), Executive Director for the World Council for Religious
Liberty in Geneva Switzerland, and President of Family Entertainment
Network based in Texas—a business that has generated $25 million
dollars in sales in the field of animated Bible stories. As a teacher
and advocate of the American Constitution and the Word of God, Dr.
Sills currently serves as the Director of Eagle’s Nest Academy, Manager
of World Resource Partners: Hong Kong, Chairman of the Board to George
Wythe College, and Director of the Institute for International
Educational Development. Dr. Sills is the Vice-President of American
Founders Academy. He and his wife, Katherine, reside in Mapleton, Utah.
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| What is American Founders University? |
| American
Founders University is a private, for profit education institution
dedicated to providing education based on a solid foundation of
principles, particularly the principles advocated by America’s founding
generations. Only active members of The Producer Revolution™ are
eligible to attend the University. The University offers multiple
programs of study and stand alone workshops. Each program consists of
live instruction through one-day workshops or video instruction. Each
workshop is followed-up with self-paced, distance learning/home study
material. Supported by a trained staff of Student Advisors, all
Internet-based material is administered by a state-of-the art content
delivery platform. Adult Education
Through American Founders University™, adult students across the globe
participate in the full curriculum of programs offered. Multiple
courses are available in each of the following subjects: 1) Prosperity
Economics 2) Real Estate Investing 3) Family, Faith and Reason 4)
American History and Civics and 5) Public Policy and Capitalism.
OBJECTIVE
The primary objective of the University is to provide transformative
education experiences related to prosperous living, enroll as many
students as can responsibly be reached and work to ensure graduates are
self-reliant, economically independent and free to build and improve
the world around them.
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| When do classes start? |
| AFU
constantly schedules new classes and workshops. After applying for
admission and being accepted to the University, you will receive
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| Can I get paid for referrals to the University? |
| The
University does not pay referral fees. However, the University does
allow certain members of the Producer Revolution™ to receive
compensation for assisting fellow members in applying to AFU. Contact
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