AMU or Liberty University for an online BA in IT any preferances

MSgt Keith Hebert — Fri, 10 Oct 2014 21:58:11 -0400

i am about to pull the trigger on an online degree and trying to decide which school AMU or Liberty University

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Oct 11 at 2014 12:02 AM

SFC Mark Merino — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 00:02:48 -0400

If it is Nationally and Regionally accredited, you can't go wrong. Go cheapest.

Response by SPC David S. made Oct 11 at 2014 12:57 AM

SPC David S. — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 00:57:11 -0400

I would do a little research as some schools offer discounts if you show them a DD-214. 25% off my MBA no other schools could beat it. However I went the face-to-face route. If your good with IT stuff I say go for it.

Response by COL Randall C. made Oct 11 at 2014 9:32 AM

COL Randall C. — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 09:32:55 -0400

MSgt Keith Hebert, also keep in mind that since you're in the National Guard, many of the states offer State tuition programs of some type. In your case (assuming you're an active drilling airman of the LAANG), Louisiana offers State Tuition Exemption Program (STEP) (http://geauxguard.com/resources/education/state-tuition-exemption-program/)

I would contact MAJ Horridge (the LANG State Education Officer - follow the link for info) first to find out the details of what you're eligible for. For instance, in some states, they will do STEP for only public colleges/universities. In other states, you can use STEP for private colleges/universities, but only get reimbursed up to the costs of what it would be to attend a public venue. Finally, for online degrees, the State may restrict STEP participation based on where the institution is physically located. For example, AMU is headquartered in West Virginia and Liberty is in Virginia.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 11 at 2014 11:20 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 11:20:32 -0400

I am with LTC Cudworth on the Guard benefits; when I EAS'd, I used my MGIB benefits initially, but then joined the KYARNG and they covered 100% of my tuition to a state school.

I had no obligation to the guard when I graduated either; I commissioned into active Army.

Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made Oct 11 at 2014 11:36 AM

TSgt Joshua Copeland — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 11:36:33 -0400

I looked at both and choose to go with Charter Oak State College. They accepted all military credits, CLEPs, DSSTs, military discount and are a regionally accredited school part of the Connecticut University System (ie nonprofit)

Response by SFC Michael Seiber made Oct 11 at 2014 12:19 PM

SFC Michael Seiber — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 12:19:58 -0400

I really like AMU. Inexpensive and they work very well with the Soldier. They totally understand that Soldiers have training events they must attend and allow them to put their classes on hold until they return.

Super easy to register for classes. Wish we didn't have to go through Goarmyed to register for classes, but it's still very easy.

Just my 2 cents.

Response by PO3 Dr. Todd Marquez, PT, DPT, MA made Oct 11 at 2014 11:06 PM

PO3 Dr. Todd Marquez, PT, DPT, MA — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 23:06:06 -0400

I'm a traditionalist and don't get all the online degrees. I know job targeting is the point of college these days. For some its unfinished business. For me college was about the experience--conversing, story-building, human interaction, etc.; something you can't get sitting at a desk.

Response by TSgt Heather (Hartin) Nottingham made Oct 14 at 2014 3:05 PM

TSgt Heather (Hartin) Nottingham — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 15:05:21 -0400

I don't know much about AMU. But I am pursuing my Master's with Liberty University and have thoroughly enjoyed my experience. They have been great. Veterans qualify for the military tuition rate. They also give a book grant but it does not always cover the cost of books. But it really helps. Here's a link to the information on their military benefits: http://www.liberty.edu/online/military-benefits/.

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