Posted on Apr 30, 2020
Has any ever done two different degree programs in the Service?
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Hear me out.
My idea is that ima continue to use TA for my current degree. Since I have untill 2027 I can slow roll that with TA.
My second degree program is going to be an Associate in biology at pierce college. So I can transfer and go to UW-Tacoma.
Has anyone ever worked with or knew someone who has done two at a time?
Yes I know this would be course overload and such, but I’m up for the challenge
My idea is that ima continue to use TA for my current degree. Since I have untill 2027 I can slow roll that with TA.
My second degree program is going to be an Associate in biology at pierce college. So I can transfer and go to UW-Tacoma.
Has anyone ever worked with or knew someone who has done two at a time?
Yes I know this would be course overload and such, but I’m up for the challenge
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People do it all the time, it is all about how determined you want to be. I do recommend that in all communications you get into the habit of using proper grammar and spelling as it will make the process easier. I am sure you quickly typed that up and I am by no means the English police but habits you start early tend to remain.
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I’ve been slowly changing how I type and write. It’s taken me a while to change it also, auto correct doesn’t help me.
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Gotta love RPs finest. Advice about not making grammar mistakes...delivered in a comment full of grammar mistakes.
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My question is why get an Associates if you're already working a different degree? Remember the rules for TA - you can use it for a Professional/Technical Certificate, 1 Associates, 1 Bachelor's, and 1 Master's. Once you reach each level you can't go backwards (save for the cert, it's separate). Example: I did my Bachelor's and Master's with TA, I never did an Associates, but I cannot go back and do an Associates now.
Do you really want to rack up student loans for an Associates as well? Because there aren't many Master's programs where TA comes even close to covering, which is going to be even more student loans.
Two different programs while still being proficient at your job, taking care of home life, and having time for fun (it's necessary to unwind) - can be done, but man you're gonna be busy.
I'd recommend instead of two different programs you either stick with just the TA, or if you insist on taking loans use it to speed up the degree you're using TA on.
You can always tap your GI Bill to cover what TA won't as well.
Do you really want to rack up student loans for an Associates as well? Because there aren't many Master's programs where TA comes even close to covering, which is going to be even more student loans.
Two different programs while still being proficient at your job, taking care of home life, and having time for fun (it's necessary to unwind) - can be done, but man you're gonna be busy.
I'd recommend instead of two different programs you either stick with just the TA, or if you insist on taking loans use it to speed up the degree you're using TA on.
You can always tap your GI Bill to cover what TA won't as well.
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My associate would be so I can transfer to a university. It’s a small prerequisite for my future goals.
If it wasn’t for the future I wouldn’t even attempt to get one.
If it wasn’t for the future I wouldn’t even attempt to get one.
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You can get an exception if the lesser degree has specific requirements for the field or its training. This is often the case for technical degrees.
For example, I used by GI Bill to find my BS in Biochemistry. When that career did not pan out, and I joined the Reserve, I got approved to use TA to fund my education for veterinary technology, which is an associate degree.
I was able to convince the approving authority that the Vet Tech degree had specific technical skills that I could not get elsewhere.
For example, I used by GI Bill to find my BS in Biochemistry. When that career did not pan out, and I joined the Reserve, I got approved to use TA to fund my education for veterinary technology, which is an associate degree.
I was able to convince the approving authority that the Vet Tech degree had specific technical skills that I could not get elsewhere.
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It's a whole lot of mixed up crap.
If I understand correctly you think that you're going to do G2G ADO for a second bachelor? You think you need a specific Associate for a specific Bachelor?
The simpler method is either use your current Associate for any bachelor or if you have a bachelor then use it for a Master degree. Of course, if you have a bachelor degree you could just go to OCS and use your TA for a masters after.
If I understand correctly you think that you're going to do G2G ADO for a second bachelor? You think you need a specific Associate for a specific Bachelor?
The simpler method is either use your current Associate for any bachelor or if you have a bachelor then use it for a Master degree. Of course, if you have a bachelor degree you could just go to OCS and use your TA for a masters after.
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