I don't know all the details but in England there are careers that you can apprentice for instead of the schooling. Perhaps one of our friends across the pond could illuminate.

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Dale H.
half way...
Enrolled - BS-BGB Excelsior
Completed - 65 credits
Togo - 4 CLEP, 6 DSST, 2 ECE, 1 EC Course, 1 TECEP