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I think that taking actual classes there would be very expensive.  If you are using some sort of military or grant assistance, it might make some sense.

I'm going to be utilizing my GI Bill, so it's all covered. Upside is they have a local-ish campus and I'd be able to attend a single course to receive housing allowance each month. It's a HCOL area so the allowance is pretty high.

A bit torn, do I keep rolling through or transfer out. About 50% complete with my degree due to transfer credits, military JST/ACE credits, and various professional certificates. Open to anyone's 2c and food for thought. Thanks!

Are you an Active Service Person or a Vet? You should consider the Big 3 and the competency based degree providers such as UMASS Global, UMPI, WGU, etc.  Strayer is expensive and a for-profit, with an average to below reputation, if it was a last resort, I would look at them then.  For cheaper/easier/faster, transfer all your credits to TESU instead - they'll be the best ROI/value.

I think that taking actual classes there would be very expensive.  If you are using some sort of military or grant assistance, it might make some sense.

This is exactly the reason you want to go with the schools I mentioned, if you're still an active service person, then TESU would be your first choice as you can complete the degree by transferring 114 of 120 credits into the degree and just finish with the cornerstone/capstone at a cost of $1500 plus $50 app fee and graduation fee of $298.

I am a vet and would be utilizing my GI Bill. Tuition would be covered 100% and as stated above the housing allowance aspect of it comes into play. If I were to attend a 100% online program it would be roughly $900/m, if I attend a school that has a campus nearby for a single class, with the rest of the course load online, it jumps to $2500/m. Downside is degree from Strayer. Does the forum have any recs for schools in the DC/VA area?

A bit torn, do I keep rolling through or transfer out. About 50% complete with my degree due to transfer credits, military JST/ACE credits, and various professional certificates. Open to anyone's 2c and food for thought. Thanks!

You can finish faster and cheaper at any of the big 3 or at UMPI! Even WGU would be a better option. 

IMO, both Strayer and Capella are treading dangerously close to a reputation similar to University of Phoenix. I don't mind having a few Strayer credits but I wouldn't want to have a Strayer degree.

I agree, I'd rather avoid a degree from Strayer but I'm able to do a hybrid setup to fully utilize my GI Bill to cover tuition and collect housing allowance in a HCOL area.



TLDR:
Me:
-Vet, utilizing GI Bill
-HCOL area so high housing allowance
-Strayer has a campus in the area
-With transfer credits I'm at 50% completion 
-10 YOE, IT Technical "middle management"
-Want to maximize financials when utilizing GI Bill (Uncle Sam used me, so now I use them)

Feedback on this plan:
1. Complete degree at Strayer and roll to WGU for an MBA
2. Complete degree at Strayer, attend another school for a second Bachelors and then try my luck at getting into Quantic or Lehigh for an MBA
3. Something else entirely

My current company does $8k (more depending on how much they like you) TA, I'd still have some time left on my GI Bill after completion of Strayer degree, and I'd collect that HCOL housing allowance.