So I heard Central Texas College has a presence on military bases. Can anyone shed some light on what this means? Do they offer courses there? Is it possible to get a degree while stationed? Just trying to understand the logistics, this might be a good path for me after high school. Thanks a lot!
Absolutely, Central Texas College (CTC) indeed has a program geared towards military personnel. The college has a site presence on military installations across the United States, and even overseas in Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East. This pretty much means that they have staff and faculty physically located on these bases to provide support and instruction.
CTC essentially offers fully accredited Associate and Bachelor degree programs at these locations, and the course work can be completed on base, online, or through a combination of both, depending on your duties and schedule. The courses are designed in a way to accommodate the unique lifestyle of active military personnel, considering deployments, relocations, and the generally irregular schedule.
One point to consider is that your military training and experience can sometimes be translated into college credits, which can help you progress towards your degree faster. This is something to explore with an academic counselor when you enroll.
Remember to check if the particular base you are stationed at has a CTC site and verify the courses and programs on offer. Overall, this could be a very realistic path to pursue higher education while serving in the military.
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