Vaughn College

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anyone here attended Vaughn for a non-flying degree? I'm thinking of biting the bullet and getting a bachelors in management or something like that. Vaughn is relatively convenient to be able to attend a class or two in person rather than all online.
 
anyone here attended Vaughn for a non-flying degree? I'm thinking of biting the bullet and getting a bachelors in management or something like that. Vaughn is relatively convenient to be able to attend a class or two in person rather than all online.

Never attended, but I know folks who did and said it worked for them.
 
@Stone Cold You starting a new business now?
I think the university was founded by this guy:

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I figured I'd go until my GI Bill ran out lol

Just remember once those bennies are gone, well they're gone. Then you will start funding out of pocket to finish the degree. Call me a cheap wad but I have been trying to find the cheapest option possible, knowing I only have limited benefits left I am trying to minimize debt for that check in the box. If you are looking for a business degree, there's a cheap option with Western Governers University. They have a flat rate tuition and all classes are self paced. May be worth a looksy
 
Just remember once those bennies are gone, well they're gone. Then you will start funding out of pocket to finish the degree. Call me a cheap wad but I have been trying to find the cheapest option possible, knowing I only have limited benefits left I am trying to minimize debt for that check in the box. If you are looking for a business degree, there's a cheap option with Western Governers University. They have a flat rate tuition and all classes are self paced. May be worth a looksy

To get the full BAH have to attend a class on campus so looking local.
 
If you just want the degree for a job ticket, go to the cheapest, most convenient place you can find. This is most likely to be a public university in your state and for the first two years, think strongly about a community college. Some states have automatic credit transfers and /or guaranteed admission to state-run four-year schools.

That said, be sure that Unknown Univ is accredited. Institutional accreditation is by regional multi-state academic bodies, and covers any and all programs at the school, including on-line and satellite campuses. Do not waste time and money on a school that's not accredited! Recognition by your state's education departments isn't the same thing as accreditation, it's like a business license, and doesn't include much to certify educational standards. Multiple-campus schools would like you to believe that all campuses deliver the same wonderful education, across all departments. Common sense recognizes this as horse-pucky. Do your research, talk to graduates, current students and faculty. Document any academic advisor's advice. They don't always keep up with changing requirements, and some people have been schnookered by incompetent advice and/or out-moded standards that held up their graduation and/or forced taking more courses.

Next higher level of accreditation is for individual programs, by professional groups in that field. It's obviously a higher standard, but some are more rigorous than others. Do whatever research you need - it's your money and your career.

All that said, find some fun in your education. Find courses that fulfill requirements but are in subjects that interest you, above and beyond the specific courses required in your major. Find out who the really good teachers are, and take a course from some of them. If you're going to school while still working, pay attention to your course workload: Watch out for too many heavy reading classes, labs, etc. Unless you either need 'em, or are naturally good at the subject, avoid advanced-level math, organic chemistry and other grinds. Personally, I'd avoid majors like 'General Arts and Sciences' that are perceived as less rigorous. You can tune the rigor yourself (see above). If possible, pick a major that is appropriate for your career plans and would help you in a fall-back career (if, say, you loose your medical, or cockpits open up to Uber self-drivers).

I dropped out after two years of college, worked, married and spent two years in the Army, before I returned to my home state (and in-state tuition!) and finished my undergraduate degree at 25 while working part-time 40-50 hour a week in my field. All that made me a better and more efficient student, and when I got serious about an advanced degree, helped there as well.

Good luck, and find some enjoyment in the process!
 
Have you checked out any of the SUNY schools? I think there's one in Old Westbury

The problem is I want to go theoretically but the actual thought of doing it is terrible so I'm trying to figure out the easiest way to get as close to a pencil whipped degree as possible.
 
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