Scott, I've read your post on Elearners.com about your experience in Kaplan. I'm 32, out of school since 1993, looking to get a BS in Business with Finance or Accounting. There are so many online schools out there that it can get overwhelming at times, besides your comments, I've many online with lots of people complaining about their financial department. Did you ever encounter any issues with them? Can you elaborate in your experience? How are their classes set up?
I never had any issues with their financial department. I used FASFA (Federal student loans) and my out of pocket through four years at Kaplan was minimal. Whenever they wanted money, they just let me know. Usually, the amount was small enough that I could pay on the spot. If the amount was a little out of my reach, they were more than willing so set up monthly payments. They were very flexible.
You have to keep in mind that it is in their best interest to be flexible. I am sure some of their goals include keeping enrollment up. That’s the case with any college. If they can make some decisions that help the student while keeping them in school, it turns into a win-win for everyone involved.
The classes are set up in a certain order that makes the learning process very sequential in nature. Some of the classes have prerequisites. If you come in without any other credits, you will take about 40 classes. They let you take two at a time. If you can prove yourself, you should be allowed to take three at a time later on. I was able to do this.
I hope this helps. I have heard other negative comments about the financial aid department at Kaplan. But I have nothing but good things to say. I never had a problem.
Do you have any questions about distance education
or anything in this post? Feel free to contact Scott anytime!
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Scott is a strategic consultant in the customer care industry and an avid amateur photographer.
You can see his work at http://gallery.scottdavis.info
He has experience in the high-technology industry in management, engineering, and support positions with Time Warner Cable, Dell Computer Corporation, UUNET Technologies, Wayport and others.
Scott started his degree program in 2003, and had no prior college credit before jumping into the distance learning environment. He graduated in October 2007 having attained an A.A.S. in Information Technology and a B.S. in Management from Kaplan University.
In 2009, he graduated with his MBA from Norwich University and is now a student at Gonzaga University.
Scott LOVES fan mail. You can e-mail him any questions about distance learning at sdavis@wheelcipher.net