Who knows a military friendly College for Graduate students?

2016-12-06T23:37:18-05:00

I'm applying for my Masters and would like to know my options (online is okay as well)--in criminal justice, homeland security or international relations. My home state is NY for in-state tuition, however I'm almost done with my Post 9/11 GIB. Any guidance and tips are appreciated.

Response by SFC George Smith made Dec 6 at 2016 11:43 PM

2016-12-06T23:43:51-05:00

Liberty & Campbell University...

Response by TSgt Joe C. made Dec 6 at 2016 11:47 PM

2016-12-06T23:47:21-05:00

This might be helpful:

http://www.guidetoonlineschools.com/online-schools/military-friendly

2016 Top Military Friendly Online Colleges

We evaluated over 500 colleges to provide this list of the 80 most military friendly online schools. Every school is fully accredited and provides a strong military culture, exceptional online support to its military students, as well as earns high marks in financial aid and flexibility. We also provide a list of the top Yellow Ribbon online schools with in-depth descriptions of available benefits.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 6 at 2016 11:48 PM

2016-12-06T23:48:24-05:00

I hear lots of great things about Syracuse, Fayetteville, and AMU -
http://www.militarytimes.com/bestforvets-colleges2017

There are representatives and students/grads here from Syracuse and AMU if you want more info.

Don't forget the GI Bill calculator -
https://www.vets.gov/gi-bill-comparison-tool

Best for Vets: Colleges 2017 — new rankings of 175 schools

As in years past, competition to make the list was intense, and most colleges that filled out the survey didn't make the cut.

Response by MSgt George Cater made Dec 6 at 2016 11:51 PM

2016-12-06T23:51:03-05:00

Try Liberty University.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 7 at 2016 9:24 AM

2016-12-07T09:24:34-05:00

Capella University is a Yellow Ribbon school.

Response by TSgt James Privette made Dec 7 at 2016 11:03 AM

2016-12-07T11:03:22-05:00

Penn State has been great

Response by MAJ Raúl Rovira made Dec 7 at 2016 11:50 AM

2016-12-07T11:50:52-05:00

For on-line my recommendations are:
University of Maryland University College(UMUC) & Central Michigan University (CMU) as they do very well in transferring credits from some military education programs. Of course program dependent. I graduated from both of these schools and felt the faculty were accommodating towards military and veterans.
Capella and Ashford are Yellow Ribbon. Some of my military buddies earned a master through American Military University (AMU).

Response by MSG Dan Castaneda made Dec 7 at 2016 1:59 PM

2016-12-07T13:59:55-05:00

I earned my under graduate's degree from AMU and they were great. I will definitely be returning for my graduate's degree.

Response by SSG Derrick L. Lewis MBA, C-HRM made Dec 7 at 2016 4:19 PM

2016-12-07T16:19:53-05:00

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member - http://www.post.edu

Post University-Learn Online or On Campus

Post University, part of the Waterbury, CT community for over 125 years, offers both the traditional college experience and online learning.

Response by SSG Derrick L. Lewis MBA, C-HRM made Dec 7 at 2016 4:21 PM

2016-12-07T16:21:24-05:00

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member -I'm a living testimony. Will be returning to complete my Doctorate beginning next year (2017).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sumk08eFFkQ

Derrick Lewis #PostAdvice for online students

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Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 8 at 2016 12:31 PM

2016-12-08T12:31:16-05:00

Granite State College is a great option.
$1635 per class (non resident) for tuition and fees. Plus they just started a 15% active duty discount for masters that would bring your cost down to just under $1400 per class.
Yes, I work for the school (School Certifying official), so yes I'm slightly biased, but we are a regionally accredited state school.
https://www.granite.edu/degree-programs/masters-degrees/

Master's Degrees | Granite State College

Earn your master's degree at Granite State College. Our online graduate business programs were top-ranked by U.S. News & World Report for 2016!

Response by SPC Erich Guenther made Dec 9 at 2016 10:29 AM

2016-12-09T10:29:10-05:00

As for more funding. Check with VA and State of Residence, sometimes they have programs to pay for continuing education once your GI Bill exhausts itself. It might not be much but something is better than nothing. I know the VA had a program a few years ago for those that let their GI Bill expire without using it in which the VA would pay for two years of college. That program ended though. Some states issue grants for Active Military and/or National Guard to use.

Response by PO2 Skip Kirkwood made Dec 11 at 2016 10:12 AM

2016-12-11T10:12:34-05:00

Central Michigan University.

Response by Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen made Dec 11 at 2016 11:00 AM

2016-12-11T11:00:21-05:00

Have to tout Virginia Tech. One of the most military friendly colleges out there.

http://www.vto.vt.edu/?view=programs&show=masters

Virginia Tech Online | Masters Programs

Virginia Tech Online

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 18 at 2017 2:15 AM

2017-01-18T02:15:08-05:00

Wright State University. From whatv I hear, they have free MBA or graduate program for select military members or veterans.