Newbie Trying To Figure It Out - With Some Weird Issues

[lumdogg]

Hello – I've been lurking for awhile and doing a lot of searches. I'm learning a lot, but have some specifics that set my path in a slightly different direction. Here is my situation:

I am a widowed spouse of an active duty military member and because of that I am now granted those post 9/11 GI Bill benefits. I can also receive a monthly housing allowance while attending school with a couple of caveats.

To receive 100% of the BAH allowance:
- I must take a full course load of 12 credits minimum per semester
- I must take at least one class per semester in the classroom (not online)

I would like to complete a degree in 12-18 months max using a combination of testing, Learning Counts/SECO, online and live courses. I debated posting this in the Military Forum but I felt the General Forum was so active and creative, you would be the team to help me out.

I am basically starting from scratch. I took a few classes so long ago I don't believe anyone would give me credit for them (approx 20 years ago).

So I think I need to:
- figure out a degree plan where these limitations help me reach my goal rather than hinder it
- choose a program/school that I will eventually get my degree from (right?)
- choose one class per semester to take live - probably from a local community college
- choose classes to take online to get me to my 12 credits per semester - also from a local cc
- choose tests to slot in so I can stay on track for my 12-18 month goal

I don't care what my degree is in – my background is marketing/branding. I am fortunate to have a fantastic resume and experience – I know that will go much further in helping me to land a job when I am ready to return to the workforce. This is so that spot on my resume where it says Education will finally have a BA or BS and name of an institution listed.

Am I crazy to try this? Is it possible? Thank you so much for tackling this challenge. I appreciate it greatly.