Benefit:
"The flexibility of the program is ideal for anyone with a hectic and sometimes uncertain schedule. The out-of-pocket expense is VERY affordable, and the GI bill or other sources of financial aid are available. Plus, with the competency-based model, there's no need to waste time taking repetitive classes. You prove what you know and move on!" —Todd J. Styles, WGU Troops to Teachers Master of Arts in Teaching student, Jackson, New Jersey
Competency-based:
"I selected WGU because of its competency-based education model, which has met my needs in every possible way. In terms of affordability, flexibility, and support—I'd rate WGU as 'excellent'." —Walter L. Wright, WGU Troops to Teachers Master of Education student, St. Louis, Missouri
Flexibility:
"WGU is ideal for military personnel because of its incredibility flexibility. Since it's a 'virtual campus', it moves when and to where the service member does." —Andrew Sevald, WGU Troops to Teachers Graduate, Mukilteo, WA
"WGU is ideal for military personnel because it provides a quality, accredited program accessible worldwide, 24/7." —Lt. Col. Daniel Calkins, WGU Troops to Teachers Student, Bristow, Virginia
Mentor:
"Next to the Troops-to-Teachers folks, the support I've received from the people at WGU has been THE BEST! My WGU mentors have really helped me through the hoops—giving me tips and advice on obtaining my certification, getting a job, crafting a resume—not to mention all of the academic help. Everyone is supportive of getting you through to graduation." —Lt. Col. Daniel Calkins, WGU Troops to Teachers Student, Bristow, Virginia
"My mentor is very helpful and responds quickly. I have also met several very nice, quality peers on line. We have helped each other a lot. It is just a matter of reaching out." —Diane Nelson, WGU Troops to Teachers Student, Everett, Washington
Quality:
"I selected WGU for several reasons: It was affordable—I could afford to use my GI bill without going to extra expense. It was also convenient. I could go to school when I was not working—at 3 am or 3 pm depending on my schedule. And finally, I knew that WGU was regionally accredited where some other online schools aren't. My wife, who graduated from Washington State University with a Masters in Education, has told me more than once that this is as difficult and has as much quality as her education." —Scott Alan Winter, WGU Troops to Teachers Master of Arts in Teaching Student, Portland, Oregon
Relevance:
"I think the program is a quality program. I have learned a lot and feel it has sufficiently prepared me for teaching. I feel very "up-to-date" when interacting with colleagues." —Diane Nelson, WGU Troops to Teachers Student, Everett, Washington
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