Kaplan University

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  Kaplan is and will be what you make it. I have attended online schools/classes for the last ten years earning a AS,BS, MS and working on a PhD. ALL online classes and schools are expensive and require more work than on campus. It requires skills such as accountability, excellent time management, and be willing to sacrifice time and money to reach your goal. This is college, not high school. This is not for the individual who prefers lectures and constant interacting with classmates and the instructor. They let you know what is required as well as the deadline. For those who have attended college in the past, it is your responsibility to make sure that you have enough money that will cover the cost of your education and that also means making sure that you are not maxed out prematurely. This can be avoided by not accepting money that you will not need or banking those disbursement checks. Call and speak to FAFSA periodically. I actually think Kaplan does more hand holding than I require. There are a number of tools that are in place to help with education/career planning such as researching the requirements needed for your degree which also includes certification (for your state), cost, amount of time needed to commit to each class, tutoring, and the writing resource center. There are notations on their web site that advise you about accreditation for specific majors as well as your background. If you are not extremely proactive, ready to work hard and able to advocate for yourself, then maybe online learning is not for you. Everyone has different learning styles.
  By cindy c, March 14, 2018
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  They don't care about their students, all they want is money. They lied to me about my loans, I was told by multiple staff member about everything being covered under my loans before scheduling classes. Next thing you know, I have a 2k balance. I stayed on top of it following up with the issue calling every week, was told it was an internal issue and the balanced was going to be cleared. They never cleared my balance, I kept calling back and they denied everything I was told. I spoke to 6 people in the same day for an issue that was never resolved and they were very rude. I requested to speak to a supervisor multiple times and they deny me the request over and over. If you ever call, record names or record conversations; or better of don't even enroll! Courses are great, instructors are great and helpful. Instructors always were available and understanding. Financial Aid Department/Student Accounts = Fraud and Liars
  By PA Path, July 13, 2017

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