Get your degree for free

[armcorpswife]

I'm sure someone will let me know if this is in the wrong place...but here we go...

So I'm an admissions officer for a college that offers degrees from Certificates to Masters degrees... It's a private college with online classes that allow you to build your own schedule and caters to working adults. They are very flexible with military students. The best part is...it's free to active duty military personnel. My husband is a current student and actually doesn't mind his classes. ;) It's a good deal, use the TA you get anyway, get their Military Scholarship, and you can still use your GI Bill for the extra cash. Use your military transcripts for college credits. Want more details? Email me at mellisa.brown@strayer.edu. Just put PDL - mp.c in the subject. Get the degree for free while you can!

[ready2play]

can you send info to my wife Christina for me? Her email addy is diseasedbutterfly@gmail.com

[ready2play]

Oooohhhh....I just realized I can do this to. What classes do you guys have? I started with Criminal Justice through CTC....but I only had one class.. I have military credits already in a transcript.

[armcorpswife]

can you send info to my wife Christina for me? Her email addy is diseasedbutterfly@gmail.com

I'll do it Tuesday when I get back to work.

[armcorpswife]

Oooohhhh....I just realized I can do this to. What classes do you guys have? I started with Criminal Justice through CTC....but I only had one class.. I have military credits already in a transcript.

Check it out: http://www.strayer.edu/handler.cfm?cid=6839ACE9-8C98-4D99-ADA4374C6E39CB59&sid=3524A52D-D71C-4792-8029BF3D51657E09

These are all the degrees. Some of them aren't available in every state, so if one catches your eye, let me know.

[thestereogod]

this is definitly sticky worthy, good info for everybody

[ready2play]

You are awesome!!!!


Anyways....since I am over here with no ed-center, I had a few ?'s I thought you may be able to help me clear up, since you seem to be familiar with this stuff.


1. Can my wife do this too?

2. Can we collect on the GI bill while still active duty, and if so, how?

3. Can we now USE the GI bill for our spouses?

4. What would you need from me for this? I have a transcript from my ilitary stuff (most of it), and a criminal justice class I took through central Texas College. I never received the documentation on that class.

any help you could give would be greatly appreciated. I plan on joining the CIA one day, and need to complete at least my Associates for that. I was thinking of persuing my Masters in Public Admin. That, with my intelligence training and such in the military should help me get there.


Thank you again.

[armcorpswife]

You are awesome!!!!


Anyways....since I am over here with no ed-center, I had a few ?'s I thought you may be able to help me clear up, since you seem to be familiar with this stuff.


1. Can my wife do this too? Yes, your wife can do the classes, but we don't have scholarships for spouses. We DO have financial aid available. All she needs is a high school diploma or GED at a minimum.

2. Can we collect on the GI bill while still active duty, and if so, how? Yes, you can collect the GI bill while on active duty and while collecting TA. You would complete the aplication which you can find at http://www.gibill.va.gov. It takes a few months for payments to start, but they will retro pay back to when you applied.

3. Can we now USE the GI bill for our spouses? I know that there are accounts "set up" for spouses, but they usually don't have any money in them. You would want to contact your VA rep (info found on the same website as above).

4. What would you need from me for this? I have a transcript from my ilitary stuff (most of it), and a criminal justice class I took through central Texas College. I never received the documentation on that class.I would need a copy of your LES (so I can waive your application fee - a savings of $50) and either a copy of your diploma or GED or a signed attestaton that I could send you. I can request your official military transcript (with your signature) and I can do the same for any college that you have attended. The only other things to do are to choose your classes and get your TA approved. (Done via the internet for Army, and paper versions for the other branches.) TA forms can be faxed or emailed to your ED office if need be.

any help you could give would be greatly appreciated. I plan on joining the CIA one day, and need to complete at least my Associates for that. I was thinking of persuing my Masters in Public Admin. That, with my intelligence training and such in the military should help me get there.

If you want to eventually get the MPA, I would suggest starting with the Bachelor of Business Administration. It will ensure all of your prerequisites are met for the MPA when you get to that point.


Thank you again.



Hope this helps. Let me know if you have other questions, I'm always happy to asnwer them. Army students have a slightly different process because of the whole goarmyed thing, but I can walk you through all that.

[ready2play]

If you can give me and address, I believe I have most of that here. I will print my LES, I have one transcript, and I will send a copy of my diploma. Also, my credit hours with Central Texas College need to be obtained somehow.


My wife has her GED. If I can get TA, as well as my GI bill money, and register as a "ful time" student, than I should be able to cover any differences in cost left after the scholarships and financial aid between us. Do you know where I go online for TA?

[armcorpswife]

The email address is mellisa.brown@strayer.edu. The mailing address is:

Strayer Univeristy Online
Attn Mellisa Brown
PO Box 487
Newington, VA 22122

Phone is 888-360-1588 ext 11139

Fax is 888-826-5851

I would prefer that you call me or email me your info before you put in your app for TA in the Army. That way I can make sure I am the one helping you get registered and you aren''t assigned to a different Admissions Officer. If you want to get started quicker, I understand and you can go to http://www.goarmyed.com and complete the process.

[armcorpswife]

My wife has her GED. If I can get TA, as well as my GI bill money, and register as a "ful time" student, than I should be able to cover any differences in cost left after the scholarships and financial aid between us.

For undergraduate classes, your scholarship and TA will cover 100% of classes for you to be a part time student (which will still allow you to receive your GI Bill). To be a full time student, you would have an out of pocket of about $530 per quarter which you can pay in monthly payments, or you can apply for Financial Aid to pay for it. For your wife, if she is eligible for the Pell Grant, she will be able to use that with the Federal Student loans and not have an out of pocket for tuition as a part time student either. Then the GI bill money can be set aside to pay back her student loans later, or used for other expenses as needed while you are in school. Federal loans are great because you don't start paying them back until 6 months after you stop taking classes. They are also usually very low interest.

[Pez]

I will E-mail you once I am setteled in GA This sounds too good to pass up

[armcorpswife]

can you send info to my wife Christina for me? Her email addy is diseasedbutterfly@gmail.com


Do you know if she got my email? I sent it Tuesday.

[armcorpswife]

If you can give me and address, I believe I have most of that here. I will print my LES, I have one transcript, and I will send a copy of my diploma. Also, my credit hours with Central Texas College need to be obtained somehow.


My wife has her GED. If I can get TA, as well as my GI bill money, and register as a "ful time" student, than I should be able to cover any differences in cost left after the scholarships and financial aid between us. Do you know where I go online for TA?


Small correction to my previous answer: Active duty Army can take full time classes without an out of pocket for tuition. All the other branches would have the balance for full time, but can get 100% of their tution covered for part time.

[ready2play]

If you can give me and address, I believe I have most of that here. I will print my LES, I have one transcript, and I will send a copy of my diploma. Also, my credit hours with Central Texas College need to be obtained somehow.


My wife has her GED. If I can get TA, as well as my GI bill money, and register as a "ful time" student, than I should be able to cover any differences in cost left after the scholarships and financial aid between us. Do you know where I go online for TA?


Small correction to my previous answer: Active duty Army can take full time classes without an out of pocket for tuition. All the other branches would have the balance for full time, but can get 100% of their tution covered for part time.





Aweseome!!! So what is considered full time for Army?


And yes, my wife got the info. Thank you.

[EVILEVO]

I just emailed you on this. I'm a little confused on this so I had some questions. Especially on the Tution/scholarships/GI BILL stuff.

Dan

[armcorpswife]

If you can give me and address, I believe I have most of that here. I will print my LES, I have one transcript, and I will send a copy of my diploma. Also, my credit hours with Central Texas College need to be obtained somehow.


My wife has her GED. If I can get TA, as well as my GI bill money, and register as a "ful time" student, than I should be able to cover any differences in cost left after the scholarships and financial aid between us. Do you know where I go online for TA?


Small correction to my previous answer: Active duty Army can take full time classes without an out of pocket for tuition. All the other branches would have the balance for full time, but can get 100% of their tution covered for part time.





Aweseome!!! So what is considered full time for Army?


And yes, my wife got the info. Thank you.


Part time is one or two classes at a time. Full time would be three classes per quarter. It would be the same requirement for full and part time for all branches.

[1080me]

Is there anything the National Guard can take advantage of? I think there's a few of us that are NG and would be interested.

[bad_azz_69]

What about Active duty Navy ?

[EVILEVO]

I'm in..... I've waited almost 15 years since I graduated high school to finally go back to school. I am not going to lie, I'm scared as hell but Mellisa made this choice so easy! Guys if your looking to get your degree DO IT, contact Mellisa and get all the info.

Thank you Mellisa.

[armcorpswife]

I just emailed you on this. I'm a little confused on this so I had some questions. Especially on the Tution/scholarships/GI BILL stuff.

Dan


Congratulations to Dan (evilevo) on being the first member of mp.c to be officially registered for their degree! I'm very proud of you! Don't worry, it's only scary for the first couple of weeks. :)

[armcorpswife]

Is there anything the National Guard can take advantage of? I think there's a few of us that are NG and would be interested.


So, the official ruling on this matter is if you are Active Duty. That means if you have orders that activate you, you qualify for all the same stuff. If not, then the best I can do is waive your $50 application fee (with an LES) and help you apply for financial aid. Also, if you qualify for the GI Bill, you can still use that. Sorry, I am trying to push for a policy change, but I don't have much say in the matter at this point. :blush: But I will tell you that even if you use Financial Aid, the education is definitely worth it.

[armcorpswife]

What about Active duty Navy ?


Are you asking about the full and part time requirements? If so, it is the same as for the Army, 2 for part time, 3 for full time.

[armcorpswife]

I'm in..... I've waited almost 15 years since I graduated high school to finally go back to school. I am not going to lie, I'm scared as hell but Mellisa made this choice so easy! Guys if your looking to get your degree DO IT, contact Mellisa and get all the info.

Thank you Mellisa.


You're very welcome. Give yourself a pat on the back too. You are really the one that did the work. I just answered your questions and processed the paperwork. Congrats and good luck this quarter!

[1080me]

Is there anything the National Guard can take advantage of? I think there's a few of us that are NG and would be interested.


So, the official ruling on this matter is if you are Active Duty. That means if you have orders that activate you, you qualify for all the same stuff. If not, then the best I can do is waive your $50 application fee (with an LES) and help you apply for financial aid. Also, if you qualify for the GI Bill, you can still use that. Sorry, I am trying to push for a policy change, but I don't have much say in the matter at this point. :blush: But I will tell you that even if you use Financial Aid, the education is definitely worth it.



Man that's pretty not cool. No love for NG soldiers.

[ready2play]

I wil be emailing you a copy of my diploma as well as my transcript tonight if I can get it scanned in. That way we can get things rolling for me. I am still trying to access the site for the GI bill. It was not working the other day when I tried. I will try and get that application put together ASAP as well. And my intentions are to try and do full time. On average, how many hours per week will that entail? I need to make sure I am not overindulging myself over here.

I'm not sure which of my credits will work for my Business degree, but I'm sure you will be able to sort that out. I have attended various military training classes, as well as the one that was through CTC (Vice and Narcotics Investigation). the transcript I have is for 21 credit hours, but as I stated, I am not sure which will actually be able to count towards my degree. I will let you be the one to help me set up for TA as you request. This would be much easier on me anyways, due to the fact that I don't have an Ed Center here.

[armcorpswife]

I wil be emailing you a copy of my diploma as well as my transcript tonight if I can get it scanned in. That way we can get things rolling for me. I am still trying to access the site for the GI bill. It was not working the other day when I tried. I will try and get that application put together ASAP as well. And my intentions are to try and do full time. On average, how many hours per week will that entail? I need to make sure I am not overindulging myself over here.

I'm not sure which of my credits will work for my Business degree, but I'm sure you will be able to sort that out. I have attended various military training classes, as well as the one that was through CTC (Vice and Narcotics Investigation). the transcript I have is for 21 credit hours, but as I stated, I am not sure which will actually be able to count towards my degree. I will let you be the one to help me set up for TA as you request. This would be much easier on me anyways, due to the fact that I don't have an Ed Center here.


Cool, just get it to me when you can.

For 100 level classes you are looking at probably 3 hours a week per class. That's on average.

[EVILEVO]

What do I do if I want to change my degree plan. I'm leaning toward aquisitions and contract management

[armcorpswife]

What do I do if I want to change my degree plan. I'm leaning toward aquisitions and contract management


If you decide that's what you want to do, email me a request at work and I'll send you a change of status form. You would just need to fax it back to me.

[EVILEVO]

What do I do if I want to change my degree plan. I'm leaning toward aquisitions and contract management


If you decide that's what you want to do, email me a request at work and I'll send you a change of status form. You would just need to fax it back to me.


Done...

[armcorpswife]

So who is the next brave soul? Classes will be starting again in April. I know it sounds like a long time off, but starting early is never a bad idea.

[ready2play]

I should be the next. I'm still working on the whole GI bill stuff, and trying to finds a way to get this stuff scanned in for you.

[armcorpswife]

I should be the next. I'm still working on the whole GI bill stuff, and trying to finds a way to get this stuff scanned in for you.


Cool. Just so you know, if you are applying for the GI Bill, I need you to send me a copy of your application so I can send it to my VA department at the school and get it certified.

[bad_azz_69]

I want to start on my degree for law and criminal justice, but I have clue what to do or where to start ! Central texas college offers classes on base where I am at, but my job won't allow me to do that because we never know when we are going to have to work.

[armcorpswife]

I want to start on my degree for law and criminal justice, but I have clue what to do or where to start ! Central texas college offers classes on base where I am at, but my job won't allow me to do that because we never know when we are going to have to work.


I don't have anything in Criminal Justice. I have a Bachelor of Business Admin in Legal Studies and a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems in Homeland Security and information systems. If you are interested in either of those, you essentially set your own schedule with my school so you never need to worry about what time you are getting out of work.

[bad_azz_69]

The homeland security one might be good for me. I was thinking about working for the dep. of Homeland security when i get out in 08.

[armcorpswife]

The homeland security one might be good for me. I was thinking about working for the dep. of Homeland security when i get out in 08.


Check out the curriculum: http://www.strayer.edu/academic_step5.cfm?prog_id=7AEB160D-7B13-4A25-82C826B2B8897506. If it sounds cool, you can send me an email at my work address with your phone # and I'll call you on Monday and go over the details.

[mtnbkrpnk]

Sounds really awesome, but I found that school while working full time as a police officer really sucks. I'm planning on just going to school full time starting this summer.

[armcorpswife]

Sounds really awesome, but I found that school while working full time as a police officer really sucks. I'm planning on just going to school full time starting this summer.


Ahh, but that is the joy in online classes, you can do it at off hours when you have time. Even if you are not currently AD, then we still have financial aid available. You only need to take 2 classes at a time to qualify for financial aid, and with undergraduate classes you are looking at maybe 2 - 3 hours a week per class.

[ready2play]

EMAIL SENT!!!!!!!! Let's get rollin ;)

[armcorpswife]

EMAIL SENT!!!!!!!! Let's get rollin ;)


I got your email and replied. I sent you the application and a request for your AARTS so I can apply your military credit. Pretty simple from here on out! :good:

[mtnbkrpnk]

Sounds really awesome, but I found that school while working full time as a police officer really sucks. I'm planning on just going to school full time starting this summer.


Ahh, but that is the joy in online classes, you can do it at off hours when you have time. Even if you are not currently AD, then we still have financial aid available. You only need to take 2 classes at a time to qualify for financial aid, and with undergraduate classes you are looking at maybe 2 - 3 hours a week per class.

I was doing online classes a few months ago through University of Phoenix, but it required around 6-7 hours per week of my off duty time and that was killing me with all the paperwork I have to do as a police officer.

[armcorpswife]

Sounds really awesome, but I found that school while working full time as a police officer really sucks. I'm planning on just going to school full time starting this summer.


Ahh, but that is the joy in online classes, you can do it at off hours when you have time. Even if you are not currently AD, then we still have financial aid available. You only need to take 2 classes at a time to qualify for financial aid, and with undergraduate classes you are looking at maybe 2 - 3 hours a week per class.

I was doing online classes a few months ago through University of Phoenix, but it required around 6-7 hours per week of my off duty time and that was killing me with all the paperwork I have to do as a police officer.


That's because Phoenix works on a 5 week session, so you have to do twice the work in half the time. Strayer is on an 11 week quarter, so you have more than twice the amount of time to get your work done in.

[armcorpswife]

EMAIL SENT!!!!!!!! Let's get rollin ;)


I got your email and replied. I sent you the application and a request for your AARTS so I can apply your military credit. Pretty simple from here on out! :good:


What happened? You disappeared.

[EVILEVO]

10 Weeks in to my first online college classes and maintaining a 90+ average in both. Defentley not a difficult course of study.

Ready to start looking at next semesters classes.

[ready2play]

EMAIL SENT!!!!!!!! Let's get rollin ;)


I got your email and replied. I sent you the application and a request for your AARTS so I can apply your military credit. Pretty simple from here on out! :good:


What happened? You disappeared.


Yes, I know. I have been going through craziness with work, and have not had much extra time. I am still 1000% serious about getting into classes, and will get you my paperwork ASAP. But given my current situation, I do not know if I will be able to make it for the April semester. Can you please email me direct at pete.pelfrey@us.army.mil when you read this. Thank you :)

[ready2play]

Paperwork sent!!!!!!

[armcorpswife]

Ok, we are gearing up for Summer Classes....they start in June, so now is a good time to get the paperwork done. Give me a shout if you are interested!

[Sir Charles]

Sounds really awesome, but I found that school while working full time as a police officer really sucks. I'm planning on just going to school full time starting this summer.


Ahh, but that is the joy in online classes, you can do it at off hours when you have time. Even if you are not currently AD, then we still have financial aid available. You only need to take 2 classes at a time to qualify for financial aid, and with undergraduate classes you are looking at maybe 2 - 3 hours a week per class.

I was doing online classes a few months ago through University of Phoenix, but it required around 6-7 hours per week of my off duty time and that was killing me with all the paperwork I have to do as a police officer.


I am looking at signing up with UOP to finish off my Business Management degree.

[j1mb00]

thanks for the heads up, i just joined and i want to go to college while im in so i can make officer eventually. i got to look into it a little more but that is something i will be interested in

[AcezHigh]

Ya know, now that I'm re-enlisting, I'm really contemplating starting this.....

[l3it3r]

I'm sure someone will let me know if this is in the wrong place...but here we go...

So I'm an admissions officer for a college that offers degrees from Certificates to Masters degrees... It's a private college with online classes that allow you to build your own schedule and caters to working adults. They are very flexible with military students. The best part is...it's free to active duty military personnel. My husband is a current student and actually doesn't mind his classes. ;) It's a good deal, use the TA you get anyway, get their Military Scholarship, and you can still use your GI Bill for the extra cash. Use your military transcripts for college credits. Want more details? Email me at mellisa.brown@strayer.edu. Just put PDL - mp.c in the subject. Get the degree for free while you can!

How's the deal for reservists? :confused:

[armcorpswife]

I'm sure someone will let me know if this is in the wrong place...but here we go...

So I'm an admissions officer for a college that offers degrees from Certificates to Masters degrees... It's a private college with online classes that allow you to build your own schedule and caters to working adults. They are very flexible with military students. The best part is...it's free to active duty military personnel. My husband is a current student and actually doesn't mind his classes. ;) It's a good deal, use the TA you get anyway, get their Military Scholarship, and you can still use your GI Bill for the extra cash. Use your military transcripts for college credits. Want more details? Email me at mellisa.brown@strayer.edu. Just put PDL - mp.c in the subject. Get the degree for free while you can!

How's the deal for reservists? :confused:


Sorry for the huge wait for a response. I've been out of comission for a couple months getting settled into the new place. My husband is in Korea now, so it's taken some adjustments! Anyway, to answer your question...it works basically the same for reservists, but you need to have authorization from your command first. It's something you want to check on ahead of time though. I had a friend that was in th NG. He was told by his 1st Sgt that he could do it and get TA, but when it came time for him to go through with it, he got the run around because they didn't know what unit he officially belonged to and who would be paying for it. Otherwise, there is always the financial aid option.

[armcorpswife]

Hey, all! For anyone that is interested, Fall classes are starting October 1. Army students need a little more time to complete the process and classes will be available for you on August 6. For everyone else, classes are available now but will close out quickly!

[l3it3r]

I will be talking to my S1 about this. Is there any information you could send me? l3it3r@gmail.com thanks

[armcorpswife]

^^Sure. I'll send it once I get to work tomorrow.

[l3it3r]

^^Sure. I'll send it once I get to work tomorrow.

Awesome. Thanks! looking forward to it!

[armcorpswife]

I sent it on Monday. Did you get it?

[Pez]

Can you e-mail some information on course and degrees you guys offer? I am interested in this. also maybe a contact number. my email address is pest177bx@msn.com

[armcorpswife]

Can you e-mail some information on course and degrees you guys offer? I am interested in this. also maybe a contact number. my email address is pest177bx@msn.com


I'll be happy to send it to you in the morning. Sorry about the delay. My cable company sucks at home and I haven't had quality internet access in about 2 1/2 weeks and none at all for the past week. :banghead: I'll get it out first thing. My work number is 888-360-1588 ext. 11139.

[l3it3r]

Yeah, no, didn't get any info! Would love to get some!

-Chris

[armcorpswife]

Another quarter has started and we are moving on to the Winter classes. They will be starting in January. In case anyone is interested, my email is mellisa.brown@strayer.edu. I check it pretty much all hours, even if I'm not in the office, so I'm available to help when you need it regardless of your time zone. If you have specific questions, I can even provide you with a cell number if you need help outside of office hours.

[l3it3r]

I've signed up with U. of Phoenix for now, their IT program is pretty flexible.

[armcorpswife]

I've signed up with U. of Phoenix for now, their IT program is pretty flexible.


Congrats. I know a lot of people who have liked them. I know a lot of people who feel it is a little too rushed. Let me know how it works out for you!

[armcorpswife]

Hey, all. Our next classes are starting April 4th. Now is a good time to think about getting started if you are interested!

[ready2play]

will do.....pending when this upcoming exercise is. I';mjust getting settled in Hawaii :)

[armcorpswife]

will do.....pending when this upcoming exercise is. I';mjust getting settled in Hawaii :)



Cool! We just got our next duty station. We'll be moving to Texas in June (Ft Hood). I'll still be working for Strayer though. We don't have a campus there YET. I'm working on it though.

Anyone in the Ft Hood area that knows someone that would be interested if there was a campus there, let me know. The more interest I can show in the area, the more like I am to get the push through for an actual facility.

[Bluedragon436]

Strayer runs a great program for us military guys to be able to work and get our degrees at the same time...

[armcorpswife]

It was just officially announced today that all branches of the mililtary are now eligble for the same deal that Strayer negotiated with the Army. Now all active duty military can take full time classes and the only thing they will need to pay for will be books! There are still 3 weeks before classes, so if anyone is interested, there is plenty of time to get enrolled for the Spring Quarter starting in April.

[Bluedragon436]

Well darn if only that would have happened a few months before... Still a great program to go thru though... Glad to see it is all working out and getting better setup...