Hi everyone, I just graduated this summer from the University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI) and have been accepted into their master's program as well. While I’m excited to continue my education at UMPI, they’ve only offered me $15,200 per year, which unfortunately isn’t enough to cover my living expenses. My goal is to focus fully on my studies without working much, so I’m looking for ways to increase this financial aid amount.

Additionally, I’m exploring other master’s programs, especially those in marketing or business, that offer better financial aid packages or scholarships. Ideally, I’m looking for a competency-based program with a strong emphasis on practical learning rather than excessive writing. Does anyone know of such programs that are particularly generous with financial aid and scholarships?

Thank you in advance for any advice or recommendations!

I'm currently in the Masters of Education program at University of the People, wanting to transfer as much of what I take to Walden's MS in Education (Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment).
Walden confirmed that they do take UoPeople credits, but couldn't tell me exactly what courses would transfer as what (credit equivalency). I only want to take the classes that will transfer as it'd be a waste of time and money not to. 
Has anyone successfully transferred these or know how any of the classes will transfer? 

https://www.uopeople.edu/programs/online...education/
transferring to
https://academics.waldenu.edu/catalog/ed...on-quarter

Hi and thanks for stopping by! I am on the hunt, like many of us, for super affordable, remote doctorate degrees. I don't need the degree, but I want one for myself and my own credentials. My area is business that focuses on publishing for children. I'm mostly hoping to find degrees like a DBA or PhD in Business, but I found my way to this school https://www.calcoast.edu/ed.d.-doctor-of...rship.html California Coast University. $320 a unit for 66 units for an EdD in Organizational Leadership...well, the price is attractive and the degree is aligned enough to what I do in a sense I can make it work. Does anyone have any experience with them?

Also welcoming any recs on programs to consider. I did also look at UofCumberlands but they're up to 36k which, as another underpaid pub professional (tongue in cheek, I LOVE my work, though I'm aware we have a rep for being low paid lol), is a huge chunk of my salary. 

Thanks!

I completed all of the courses at ASU, Sophia, and Coursera as required for the Pierpont Associate Degree in Information Systems.

Because of the sudden reform, I could not continue my studies at Pierpont. I can't get past their Personal authentication system. Because I am Chinese, they did not help me with it. Are there any other cheap associate degrees?

Hello everyone,

Just want to double check my wife’s progress with the new changes to the Pierpont BOG. Is she able to complete the AAS degree at this point with the following credits and nothing more?

Sophia: 
Visual Communication (3 credits)
Introduction to Information Technology (3 credits)
Environmental Science (3 credits)
College Algebra (3 credits)
U.S. History I (3 credits)

Coursera:
Real-World Cloud Product Management AWIT (6 credits)
Data Analysis & Visualizations Foundations Specialization (V2) IBM (12 credits)
Google UX Design Professional (10 credits)
Google IT Support Professional (12 credits)
Google AI Essentials

ASU Universal Learner:
Business Technology Fundamentals (1 credits) (RA credit)


Basically I believe she is ready to transfer everything in for the BOG AAS with a specialization in Information Systems, I just want some other degree forum eyes on it to verify that I am not missing anything.
Thanks in advanced!

Great Degree hacking folks, good evening,

Just found out about this forum only today while trying to make up my mind between taking WGU's MSITM program or the MSCSIA one.(Found out about WGU's existence & their unconventional and cool CBE-style only just this past Tuesday night and completed my application package within 2days - fastest school program I have ever enrolled for in my life that didnt require refence letters, or annoying statement of intent letters as if me deciding to fork our cash to want to enroll in a masters voluntarily isn't enough intent that you truly want it but traditional universities are still stuck in the stone ages. I was completing my application while still conducting research to find out how accredited and real WGU was, and if the stories of the graduates are really true)

I have a BSc. in Computer Engineeing, with a decade of work experience in Tech, software, consulting, and telecoms. I currently lead projects as a Technical Project Manager for a Cybersecurity Operations team for over 1yr now.

I have had my sights set on doing my Masters for close to a decade now but either cost or the thought of simply maxing out my bachelors degree for as long as possible to see how far it'd take me in my career before I decide it's usefulness is done, and it's the right time to for me to get a Masters, is what has pushed me away from taking the next step all this while.

I am so rebellious that I've never taken an IT cert in my entire Tech career as I've never liked the concept of certifications when my work experience could vouch for me knowing how to get the job done well.

I'm in a humble spot right now and with my current foray into Cyber by nature of my job; managing all sorts of Cybersecurity projects and initiatives, and I am really evaluating if it's smart for me to pigeonhole myself into the Cybersecurity Tech domain and specialize in it and continue building myself as a Tech leader with a good Cybersecurity grounding, or if I should keep my options a bit more open and chart the course of the IT Management Masters @ WGU which I see has a project management course(even though the cert it offers is the CAPM, which is lesser than the actual offical PMP cert which is a lot more regarded in my role.)

Being that cost is one of the factors I consider, and i have zero Cybersecurity, project management or IT certifications and have done pretty fine for the over a decade in my career working for various enterprise firm across the world,

I am having difficulty finding sources. I assumed that university students had access to all academic journals so this could be that I don't know how to search.

On mycourses.tesu.edu under Research I see EBSCOhost and ProQuest. When I search for the articles I need I can only find the abstract.

I found another thread where rachel83az said there were many places TESU students should have access. Sagepub is listed there but I can't access the articles (e.g. this one).

Is there a tutorial on accessing academic articles? Am I wrong about students being able to access all articles?

Hello everyone,

I'm seeking advice on which degree I should pursue to enhance my qualifications and prepare for a potential move to the USA in the next 1-2 years. I want to ensure that the program I choose aligns with my professional goals and personal commitments. Below, I've filled out a template with my current situation and preferences. I would greatly appreciate any insights or recommendations you might have. Thank you in advance for your help!

**Your Location:** Germany  
**Your Age:** 31 years  
**What kind of degree do you want?:** MBA  
**Current Regional Accredited Credits:** Bachelor of Arts from a German university  
**Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits:** None  
**Any certifications or military experience?:** None  
**Budget:** Preferably under $10,000  
**Commitments:** Family and full-time work at a large European bank in the HR IT sector  
**Dedicated time to study:** Limited due to full-time work and family commitments  
**Timeline:** Completion in 1-2 years  


**Additional Information:** I plan to move to the USA in the next 1-2 years and want to further qualify myself in the meantime to build a network in the USA and increase my professional value. I am open to programs that offer flexible learning formats, such as online courses. I am considering the Executive MBA program from Valar/Quantic, where I would receive a scholarship that reduces costs by about 60%. However, I am uncertain because it is not fully accredited in the USA. I am looking for a cost-effective program that can be completed quickly and fits within my budget constraints.

Was on the Sophia subReddit today and saw an offhand comment in a months-old post that seemed to imply TESU no longer takes Sophia Public Speaking for the Oral Communication requirement. Is this accurate? If so, let me know and I'll update the Wiki. 
If it's not, then it's just more evidence not to believe everything posted on Reddit ... The person was also hawking Study.com codes so grain of salt.

Greetings, 

Currently doing my Liberal Arts Capstone and I'm getting up to the Oral presentation portion. Anyone that completed it. Did you stay in the 8-10 minute timeframe? I have timed myself and I am currently in the 12-15 minutes. I feel like if I cut more out that I will not meet the objective. 

Also when you had to submit it at the end. Did you have to submit the powerpoint presentation or just the recording? 

Thanks!