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I am 1/2 way through my masters degree program and thought I would share my thoughts. CSU might not be for everyone but it works for me. Some reviews complain about advisors and disbursements. My advisors change every few weeks. I can see where this can cause confusion for folks. I don't require much from them so it doesn't matter to me. I could see how this could be a problem for someone in undergrad who doesn't understand what classes they need. As for disbursements this is difficult at most colleges.... Read More The money comes from the fed usually so the college has to wait until it arrives. I am a law enforcement officer at a college and I am frequently called to enrollment services to deal with irrate students who get very angry. I don't think CSU is unique there. Overall I am very pleased with my program. My command staff is aware that I am working on my masters and that alone has given me an edge. There is a promotion board coming up and even without the degree I am a strong applicant for promotion. I have been able to take information from class and apply it directly or used it to explain something several times already impressing my supervisors. I am very happy with the program so far. The school isn't perfect though. The quality of the professor varies widely. Some have been very involved and others much less so. I think a few just read enough of your work to write a short comment in the grades section and move on. Others rip your paper to shreds and question you a great deal. This is often true in brick and mortar schools too though. This school really requires a great deal of self motivation. The student does nearly everything, no one is teaching you the material. You have to learn it on your own. If you aren't able to thrive in that environment this might not be the place for you. Since I do like self learning it works great for me. The student also has to know what they are getting involved with. As many have said this school is Nationally accredited not Regional. Sometimes this matters and other times it doesn't. Do your research before you sign up. For me it doesn't matter. I work for a Regionally accredited college but they accept National degrees. One of the deans' phd is from. nationally accredited school; good enough for me. This school isn't Harvard or Yale either (it doesn't claim to be). Your degree might not have the brand name recognition that a major school has. Just make sure you research your academic needs before you sign up (you should do that at any school though). Is it perfect? No. Is it good? I think so! Is it a good value with a good return on your investment? For me it has been. Good luck!