Family members will face many of the same challenges as service members in completing their education. If you’re still on active duty, moves will probably occur while your spouse is in school, so transferring is likely. To get the most out of transferring credits do some research first.
Dr. Constantine Curris, president of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, recommends getting the refund policy at your institution in writing, checking to see if your school has an articulation agreement with other schools, and most importantly ensure the institution is regionally accredited.
“If you pick regional accreditation, it’s highly likely that your courses will be accepted at other institutions,” he said. You can view the list of regional accrediting agencies at the Council for Higher Education Accreditation’s Web site www.chea.org
Above all, don’t quit. Students must be their own advocates to ultimately succeed. “It benefits students who take the initiative and are aggressive,” Curris said.