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  • Is Hybrid Learning Right for Me?

    Is Hybrid Learning Right for You?

    Hybrid learning is something that's only recently become possible with the advent of online education. A hybrid approach to learning involves pursuing your education both in person and online. While such an approach could be taken within a single class, it also commonly involves taking some classes entirely in person and taking others entirely online. There are benefits to both online-only and in-person-only approaches to education, but the flexibility afforded by doing both — known as hybrid learning — may be ideal for you.
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  • Learn about transfer credit at CTU

    Transfer Credit: Make the Most of What You Know

    When moving from one university to another or starting on the path to earning a new degree, transfer credit is something that’s always worth investigating. “Transfer credit” is a blanket term given to any pre-existing education, certifications, or experience that count toward earning a new degree.
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  • What is the GI Bill? Am I eligible?

    What is the GI Bill? Am I eligible?

    Being a service member, veteran or family member of someone in the military provides some opportunities to pursue your educational goals using military education benefits. One of these benefits is the GI Bill, which refers to any Department of Veterans Affairs education benefit awarded to servicemembers and eligible veterans of Active Duty, Selected Reserve and National Guard Armed Forces and their families.
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  • How to Study for the NCLEX

    How to Study for the NCLEX

    Passing the National Council Licensure Examination, or NCLEX, is a requirement for becoming a licensed nurse, so you need to carefully consider how to study for the NCLEX if that's your chosen career path. Simply put, a nursing degree alone is not enough - to become a licensed nurse, you must pass the NCLEX.1
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  • Nurse taking blood pressure

    3 Factors Affecting the Upcoming Nursing Shortage in the US

    According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, the US is expected to experience a nursing shortage over the next decade, and this shortage could be good news for future and current nurses looking to advance in their careers. A projected shortage in qualified nurses means increased potential for job growth among those in entry-level positions as well as more available entry-level roles for those looking to enter the profession.
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  • Data analytics vs business analytics. What is the difference?

    Business Analytics vs. Data Analytics: What You Need to Know

    In the modern corporate workplace, analytics and data are playing a larger role than ever before. With the advent of big data; and easily accessible tools like Google Analytics, employers are on the lookout for analytical thinkers who can make a real, measurable impact on an organization’s success. However, there’s more than one type of analytics; an increasing focus is being placed on two branches of the analyst career path: business analysts and data analysts.
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  • How to Handle Your Education on Permanent Change of Station

    How to Handle Your Education on Permanent Change of Station

    Being on the receiving end of a permanent change of station, or PCS, can be stressful, especially if you have a family. Things can get especially hectic if you're a student. You might wonder if it is even possible to pursue your degree and be on permanent change of station. Fortunately, being subject to a PCS doesn't mean that you have to leave your education behind - here are some tips for juggling both.
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  • Transfer university

    Why Transfer? 5 Reasons & 5 Tips

    There are a variety of reasons why a student may choose to transfer universities. They range from the personal to the professional and beyond. If you are looking to transfer, the important thing to realize is that you aren’t alone: According to the National Association for College Admission Counseling, close to 1/3 of all college students transfer at some point in their academic careers.1


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  • What are the Post 9/11 GI Bill Benefits and How Do I Use Them?

    What are the Post 9/11 GI Bill Benefits and How Do I Use Them?

    The Post 9/11 GI Bill was introduced to expand educational benefits for those who have served in the U.S. Military following September 10, 2001. Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits can give veterans substantial assistance in seeking a college education; it's an opportunity for the men and women who have served to pursue their educational goals and work toward the career of their choice.
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  • What are Military Education Benefits and How Do I Use Them?

    What are Military Education Benefits and How Do I Use Them?

    Those serving in the United States armed forces are eligible for a variety of military education benefits that can put their academic goals within reach and help them pursue or advance in their careers. This is true of both active duty and reserve members of the military. That said, figuring out the exact benefits and programs for which you're eligible can be difficult, so here's a quick overview.
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