Thinking about school again

I think I may have found another choice for furthering my education. It’s a local school. Belmont University. They have Computer Network Technology course that will prepare me for four different certifications, which I'll still have to test for after the classes (costs not added in the tuition).

The classes will dive into the aspects of computer tech that I'm already using and some that will help me further my career later. Not it's not a degree, but it's better than an Associates by far.

The program is only 14 months long too. That's a nice bonus. I can take my certification tests any time during the program, so I don't have to wait until the very end to take all the tests.

The cost is lower too, mostly due to the shorter duration though. It's $340 per credit for a total of 36 credits. ($12240). This is much more reasonable. I can get roughly $10 or 11K student loans, so I'm going to be a little short still. I've not discussed with them the tuition situation in-depth.

I don't like the idea of adding more to my student loans, but I should see at least $10K or more in additional pay for getting the certifications that this program prepares you for.

Is this the "traditional" way of education? Not in the least, but I tend to buck traditions don't I?

This program sounds more promising to me than the other, plus this is in town. I would go to class one night a week, so I would be meeting people and getting out of the house.

Almond