Top 10 Reasons For Armed Services Members to Earn a Degree Online
10. Take Advantage of Schedule Flexibility
Sure, you could be sleeping in a dorm room and sipping coffee in the quadrangle right now, but instead you’ve chosen to serve your country. This doesn’t mean you can’t pursue your education — it just means you need more flexibility in your college schedule. As an online student, you can attend classes and take tests whenever you choose — regardless of the time zone. If you need to attend class and take tests during the morning one week but in the early evening the next week, you have that advantage. All of your course materials live online and will be available to you any time you require them.
9. Keep Pace With Your Peers
Studying online allows you pursue your military career while at the same time obtaining a college education that can be the jumping off point for more schooling or an easier transition into the job market. When your service ends, you’ll have less of a need to play catch up.
8. Learn at Your Own Pace
Although you can complete a four year degree in as little as three years online, you can also take as long as you need to earn your diploma. Whether you’re in a big hurry or simply want to take your time and steadily accumulate knowledge and skills, an online degree program can accommodate your needs. Also, you can take advantage of other long-distance options if you’re deployed away from a computer.
7. Expand Your Study Options
As an online student, you can choose a school that offers courses in the subjects that interest you most. You won’t be limited to the courses offered by the school(s) operating at or near your base or place of deployment. Want to study graphic animation, business administration, English literature? There’s an online program out there perfectly suited to your needs.
6. Make Geography Irrelevant
When you’re redeployed, there’s no need to find a new college near your new location. Your online education follows wherever Uncle Sam sends you.
5. Get a Quick Start
Most online degree programs aren’t constrained by a traditional semester schedule and allow new students the opportunity to begin coursework in rapid fashion. Some online schools allow new students on a monthly or bi-monthly basis, while other schools allow students to get started almost immediately.
4. Keep Your Options Open
Thinking of becoming an officer? You’ll need a college degree, and it can’t hurt to start working towards that goal. Skills and knowledge gained in college courses can also be helpful in securing promotions.
3. Stay Connected With the U.S.
Even if you’re deployed abroad, by studying online you’ll be able to stay connected with students back home. Chances are, you’ll make friends and build relationships studying online that will be valuable to you in your post-military life and career.
2. Put The G.I. Bill Into Action Online
The G.I. Bill is not just a recruiting tool. It’s a guaranteed source of financial aid to help you meet your college expenses — whether online or off. Later in the guide, you’ll find a checklist for taking advantage of the G.I. Bill, as well as a look at new benefits becoming available in August 2009.
1. Challenge Yourself
Earning your college degree means you’re dedicated to improving your skills, knowledge, and life in general. Every hour of hard work you’ll be devoting to your degree will help make you a better soldier, family member, and future employee.
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