Andrew Jackson University-Sponsored Tuition Termination-Update!

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Dang, this is tempting. I really need an RA degree, but even if I can get 6 or more credits to transfer to APU (as discussed in other threads), that would be worth the money. For the MPA I know the 1st course transfers, the others APU will not not committ to until they review. Part of me says just pony up the dough for an RA school, but a big part of me loves beating the system and wants those credits as cheap as I can get them. If I put as much effort into studies that I put into researching programs, I'd have a dozen degrees by now!

Plus, if it's good enough for Jenn, it's good enough for me.

Happy holidays!

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LOL too funny. I spend a lot of time researching too. I'll admit, I'm wayyy over committed to finding the right road, but it's a hobby...some people go bowling. So far so good- I think my research has paid off, and not only for me- for my husband and kids, plus I have shared what I have found with a lot of people here. It's all good

For the record, I had a NA degree for 16 years before I knew it was NA (or more specifically that it wasn't RA). It was my first associate's degree, and I'm mighty proud of that degree. It was from the culinary school that really did open all the right doors for me. I wouldn't change a thing, that school could be non-credit and it's still the best culinary school in the world.

All that aside, I can think of many specific situations (not reasons) when you shouldn't get an NA degree. I say situations, because NA is STILL ACCREDITED. It's still legit, it's still college, it still qualifies for federal financial aid, you can still use your GI bill...But, there are times when an NA degree is a bad call. And for THOSE PEOPLE, it's the wrong degree.

So, who should avoid NA degrees?

1. You'll be seeking a state issued professional license. Ex. Medical Doctor, Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Certified Public Accountant, k-12 teacher, veterinarian, Registered Dietitian, etc. There are exceptions, one I can think of that doesn't apply to this rule is hair dresser/cosmetology. There may be other exceptions depending on your state. Don't confuse this with working for the city/state as an employee. Fire dept, police, etc., are all allowed to work with RA or NA degrees.

2. You are going into an academic field, teacher, professor, PhD researcher, at any 2 or 4 year public college (and some private colleges). This does NOT usually include religious colleges/universities as a rule, but there may be exceptions. Our local K-12 parochial school requires public school teacher licensure in job postings, but our state law does not require it, that's a self inflicted criteria- so sometimes you'll find funky situations.

3. You are an undergraduate level student and are undecided about a career path, a master's degree, or exactly what you want to do in the future. For those folks, you should only acquire RA credits. Why? Because NA won't transfer to RA, but RA will transfer to RA or NA. *again, there are always exceptions- don't get in a fit, I know of a few schools who have made exceptions, but I'm just speaking generally. TESC won't accept NA credit, while EC will allow you to ask for special evaluation. Not sure about COSC.

So- there you have it. The MBA I'm going to work on doesn't apply to me in any of those situations. I plan to use it in other ways. Besides, it's cheaper than an associate degree from my local community college lol.