Posted on Dec 22, 2019
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Pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, currently have CompTIA’s Security plus as well as 45 college credits.
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SSG Iet Trainee
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Western governors university. The cyber security program gives you 10+ comptia /cisco certainly upon graduation
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I considered WGU as an option, I’m not sure if TA fully covers covers their cost per credit
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It does not SGT. But with finiancial aid it would be enough. I believe it’s about 300 over if i remember correctly WO1 (Join to see)
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Are you a current student @ WGU? I’m leaning towards them or UMUC right now.SSG (Join to see)
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Seconded for WGU. Great school.
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Lt Col Jim Coe
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I see you are in ROK. I'd recommend you go to one of the Universities that offers on-Post education classes in the degree major you want, Cybersecurity. An important question: in your chosen career field is a BS more valuable than current Certifications? My grandson does computer security for a major company in Chicago. He got the job not because of his Associate Degree, but because he had the certifications they were looking for. He got most of his cyber security certifications on line, not from the local Community College or University. IMO if your goal is a commission or civilian management position after your current commitment is up, then go for the BS. If you want to work as a cyber security tech, then go for the certifications.
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I'll have to agree with the SPC whom mentioned Western Governors University. TA does not fully cover their course cost, however as an E-5 you're all but guaranteed to be approved for the PELL Grant.

I'm currently attending for a B.S. in Network Operations and Security, and the competency based program is incredible. I'm able to finish classes in anywhere from a week to a month, it's entirely dependent upon the individual.

The staff are incredibly helpful, and you can reduce costs by completing classes quickly. You'll get a set of 3-4 courses per 6 month term, should you complete them early you can add more for free, however if you fail to complete them within that term you'll have to pay. They'll also evaluate any certifications or previous schooling you have, as well as AIT and credit you for it. I believe I skipped about 7 classes, so it's worth looking into.
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