University of the People... The "FREE Tuition" University | Is it a SCAM, or Legit?

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[@aleruvalcaba386]

February 2020, the Department of Education eliminated the distinction between regional and national accrediting agencies 👀

[@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671]

It still makes a massive difference in transferability, acceptance into high end Master's and other post grad programs, and how employers view the school. It's massive.

[@donesixfour]

​@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671 it's a massive difference trying to get a job straight our of traditional university, vs trying to get a job with prior work experience and a degree. It all depends on the path you seek

[@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671]

@@donesixfour Yes, absolutely. Thanks for pointing that out. People with experience AND degrees usually get the best jobs. Make it a high quality degree and that's even better.

[@davidwilcox1982]

@@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671 I think the ultimate problem is simply that no one's ever heard of this school and, quite frankly, the name itself is pretty hokey. Can't change that, I guess lol

[@AvidAfrican]

That's because they still play politics. ​@@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671

[@americarocks1776]

the lack of regional accreditation means that other universities won't take your credits or recognize your degree from UOP

[@davidwilcox1982]

Most likely. It's possibly a "one-and-done" situation after you've graduated, unless you continue on with their own Master's degrees.

[@jenex5608]

They are right in saying it takes 4 years to complete. If you take your reccomended courses per term, and do that consistenty without taking lots of leave of absence. Then it will take exactly 4 years. I took couple more courses over the years, so it took me around 3.5 years.

[@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671]

You beat the majority. Good job!

[@boubacarbalde464]

I also hope that you are aware that almost 80% of their students are all studying on scholarship. If someone completes 120 credits in less than two years, then, what would that person really masters? In fact, best performing students don't stay for four years before graduation because they can register up to 9 credit hours per Term. I suggest you make more intensive research about the institution before shooting these kind of videos.

[@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671]

9 credit hours per term doesn't entice me at all. I prefer schools that have no cap on credits per term. I earned over 70 credits my first term at a school that's actually Regionally Accredited. I paid $200 out of pocket. I get that what U of the People saves you money compared to the traditional path... but there are faster, cheaper paths than U of the People. I understand, they offer scholarships, but every Regionally Accredited school offers far more scholarships. It's so much easier to get funding for Regionally Accredited schools.

[@Treasureview]

@@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671can you provide the name of another institution

[@m.diniho]

Actually university of the people offered me free education they are better then many others I appreciate 🙏

[@Zak-pf4ff]

Thank you so much Rayn for all your video information,I can't wait to get your consultation and Degree Hacking, hope this new year will send all my school credentials for evaluation to get Credits. Happy New year to you and your family!!!!

[@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671]

Thank you! I'm so glad you're getting value from my content.

[@muslimboy2165]

​@@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671 Hi bro, My Name is Ahmad Raza. I am from Pakistan. Its my dream to study in USA since 2021 But i am worried about my low percentage i have 12th year of education in Pakistan. My percentage is 47% and grade D, can i get admission in bachelor degree? If yes, Then will you share the info related to process and fees. And will they give any scholarship or financial aid to Third world country's students like Pakistan? My budget is 15k$ . 😣

[@davidwilcox1982]

Note: it's not a hoax, per se. It's TUITION-FREE, yes, but of course there are course fees. Important thing to clarify. Altogether, substantially cheaper than conventional college - I think it's a great bonus, and am skeptical of colleges that offer degrees in much shorter time frames, but that's just me talking. As for the rest of the video, I think you're pretty spot on (I've taken several courses by this point). I wholeheartedly agree that they need a lot more majors/degrees. I'd really prefer a History or English degree - something in Humanities; guess we'll have to wait and see? Their volunteer instructors only require a Bachelor's degree to "teach" and they don't exactly do that, anyway, although it should be noted that not much about this school is regular! On the whole, for me, the "jury's out" but I'll keep plugging along and see what I think as I go.

[@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671]

Thanks for the comment. You're absolutely right, not everyone studies in college to get better jobs. There are a small percentage that just want to learn. My argument there is that most of the curriculum taught by Universities is at least 5 years old before it can even be approved to be taught in schools.. So I generally look to other sources for education. Having said that, maybe U of the People can't get accredited because they've gone rogue with their curriculum and they're actually teaching good stuff. Keep us posted on that. For the majority of students trying to find meaningful employment, definitely not the best school for that.

[@I_Lemaire]

What if UofPeople is the only option for a US citizen in terms of afordability (ie the student is not eligible for grants)

[@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671]

Anyone can get scholarships. If you're willing to put in the work, you shouldn't have to pay tuition. Even at solid schools. Shoot me an email with a little more info about what you're goals are, and I'll help you map something out. ([e-mail])

[@muslimboy2165]

​@@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671 Hi bro, My Name is Ahmad Raza. I am from Pakistan. Its my dream to study in USA since 2021 But i am worried about my low percentage i have 12th year of education in Pakistan. My percentage is 47% and grade D, can i get admission in bachelor degree? If yes, Then will you share the info related to process and fees. And will they give any scholarship or financial aid to Third world country's students like Pakistan? My budget is 15k$ . 😣

[@UnderARockProd]

Free tuition means just that, free tuition. Meaning that you don’t pay the school anything outside of the fees for your individual classes… a community college has free tutorial and then you pay for each class before you start each semester.

[@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671]

Free tuition, but adding crazy high fees for everything else to make up for the "free tuition" is bogus! It's like if an airline sold "free" airline tickets but charged you hundreds to use the seat. "The flight is free, but the seat is $350"... No thanks, I'll pass.

[@newagain9964]

​@@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671 this is why education and critical thinking are important...its promoted as "tuition free" NOT "free college degree"🤦‍♂

[@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671]

@@newagain9964 You're absolutely right! I've had so many people reach out to me arguing this video saying... "but there is no tuition" or "it is tuition free, you're lying"... This is like a sandwich shop giving free sandwiches, but at the register charging you for the meat and toppings inside the sandwich. There are a lot of blind people out there falling for this stuff. To be honest, it's sad!

[@psychochef8058]

Any suggestions anyone? I receive full scholarship from this school already. Do you have any school to recommend that also give financial aid?

[@x-ray4290]

Thank you for expressing your feelings. Please note that University of the People is not a joke. It is hard to pass their courses like any other University. Education is hard. Study hard to graduate from UoPeople. They don't award degrees for free. I appreciate your opinion. Please read more about UoPeople.

[@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671]

Thanks for your thoughts. I'm not saying U of the People is easy, or doesn't offer good material. What I'm saying is that you can get a degree that's actually Regionally Accredited way faster, for less out of pocket money. It should be a no-brainer. You can have a better degree (that's accredited) about 5 times faster, and you can do it while paying less out of pocket. UoPeople should not be considered when there are far better options out there.

[@allisongay2751]

This is the first time I've heard of UoPeople. I was looking for reviews and found your video. Are there other online universities that are cheap or tuition free that you'd recommend instead?

[@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671]

@@allisongay2751 There's no such thing as Tuition Free. U of the People uses that as a marketing ploy. But there are some solid schools that you can fund through grants or scholarships. Pretty much anyone can attend school for free if you play your cards right. Shoot me an email if you're serious about this and I'll help you map out a path ([e-mail]).

[@KODAfail]

@@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671 I'm on my third year at UoPeople and I haven't paid a penny.

[@gustavobozetti8880]

​@@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671 Which option would you recommend?

[@whiskeywhiskey9696]

Hey!!! What hack do you have for MBA'S that cost less then $3500? I'd love to hear your hack.

[@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671]

The approach is the same as hacking a Bachelor's, but you have to find schools with 100% self paced Competency Based Education programs. Then, you hack inside the school. I teach my entire process in my Degree Hacking Academy program.. You can check it out here: www.DegreeHackingAcademy.com

[@newagain9964]

education and critical thinking are important...its promoted as "tuition free" NOT "free college degree"🤦‍♂

[@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671]

Yep, unfortunately "free" usually doesn't mean "free".

[@ugyenzangmodorji1255]

Was checking videos on UoPeolpe and found yours. I am Ugyen from Bhutan, trying to get a degree as cheaply as possible and in limited terms so that I can apply for a job in US because jobs in Bhutan will not accept it if it's not accredited. if UOP is not an accredited Uni, then please help me!!! Lots of love for sharing this video.

[@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671]

Hope this helps... kzbin.info/www/bejne/bp-3kGWoh5qHotU

[@samtislorh8529]

Hi Ryan Honestly am happy to have watched your video before moving forward with my reapplication to the university of the people. I did enroll for a program there during Covid but dropped out after few months because I had just moved to a new country. Was considering going back to the university but decided to watch some tutorials about them first. Please kindly help out with which best college I can enroll thanks

[@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671]

Shoot me an email with a some info about your goals, and what majors you're looking at. I'm happy to help you find a faster path... ([e-mail])

[@samtislorh8529]

@@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671 thanks for your reply and am sorry for the late reply,been busy with work. I run my business in the Caribbean and am interested in business administration courses. Just so I can better run my business in a cooperate way

[@egopara1]

Can I also write to you? I am having the same problem with my M.Ed from UoPeople

[@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671]

@@egopara1 Yep... Just shoot me an email ([e-mail])

[@snehachaudhari8112]

I have the same problem. Please, can you help me?

[@tonygatos1]

Very informative...thanks for posting!

[@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671]

My pleasure!

[@ru.tv1studios]

There is a graduation ceremony each year in Saudi Arabia

[@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671]

That's pretty cool!

[@m.diniho]

University of the people offered me free education i really appreciate 🙏

[@snowjunkie2121]

thank you for this. I was very interested un Uop and you made it clear why I should not be. What do you mean when you say people can get a bachelors degree in 1 year. I feel like the credits needed for a bachelors up to 120 credits?

[@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671]

I've actually helped people get Bachelor's Degrees as fast as 3 months. You just can't do it the schools way. I walk through the process here... www.DiplomaSecrets.com Hope this helps!

[@tristan583]

I want to do Mathematics and they don’t have it as a Major , it sucks

[@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671]

There are some decent options for Education Mathematics Majors. Shoot me an email and I'll help you map something out ([e-mail]).

[@randomlyrebecca403]

I'm a Canadian, 41yr old with a 9 year old child. I'm a highschool graduate. I just Found UofP and your video. Any tips you can shoot me?

[@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671]

I'm more than happy to help. Shoot me an email with some info about what your goals are, and what type of degree you're looking for. I'm happy to help you find a faster path. ([e-mail])

[@arias566]

I’m already want to drop out because their teachers sometimes give not fair grades for portfolio assignments,

[@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671]

Thanks for sharing. That sucks! Shoot me an email if you want to change paths and hack your degree. I'll help you map out a path ([e-mail]).

[@PJMitchem]

I'm glad I saw this video because I was about to apply to this school. I'm trying to get a Master's Degree in Education as soon as and for as cheap as possible. I already have a Bachelor's Degree.

[@billionaire_0111]

It's tuition free, you need to pay for your assessments per course, each term.

[@PJMitchem]

@@billionaire_0111 I’ll pass due to the accreditation stuff and I just found out I get a 25% discount as an alumni at the college I got my bachelors from so I’m just gonna go back there.

[@billionaire_0111]

@@PJMitchem student of which school??

[@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671]

Shoot me an email. I'm more than happy to help you find a solid path that's more affordable, and that you can accelerate. ([e-mail])

[@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671]

I keep hearing people defend "Tuition Free" by saying that these are "Assessment Fees". If this is the case, this school has the most expensive "Assessment Fees" in the history of College. $5,000+ in exam fees is nuts! It's just a way to re-frame their income model.

[@scriptureswithsandranichol5101]

I'm also a Student here Are u Sure Sir you make me worried know Should I leave it Though 😢

[@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671]

Sometimes this can be an ok solution for International Students who don't have any sources of funding. It's just going to be slower than other options. But I never suggest this school for students here in the US. You'll have to check to see if this school is credible and valuable in your Country. Also.. I just replied to your email.

[@okoazesplendid8856]

How then do we get 100% free scholarship on school that are accredited regional

[@kamogelobaikgodiso1937]

You don't. Education is a business now and has become out of reach. "Cheaper" is relative.

[@monvici]

Well, it's not completly free. 60 dollars application fee and 140(?) assesment fee.

[@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671]

Yep, like I say in the video.. A bachelor's normally costs $5,000 or more. It's not free.

[@hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh2988]

Hello, you should do videos for people outside of the us

[@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671]

Here you go... kzbin.info/www/bejne/bp-3kGWoh5qHotU

[@husseinalhachami1580]

My next goal after completing my bachelor degree I want to earn my master degree.

[@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671]

Very cool!

[@eesakhdr634]

They are accepting schoolerships now

[@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671]

Some scholarships can be applied there. But not all. Thanks for the comment!

[@ravindrasuryavanshi6821]

Oooh its really eye opening 😮

[@arias566]

Omg they have 29% graduation rate

[@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671]

Yep, it's a joke

[@nicholasnewman2846]

You completely gloss over the fact that they are going through the regional accreditation process in the Fall of 2024 and have already been given candidate status from that accrediting entity which means they meet the minimum requirements for accreditation. Also, the US federal government did away with distinctions between national vs. regional accreditation. The university has recently been selected to join the Federal Academic Alliance (FAA) and provide current federal employees with affordable, quality higher education opportunities. Report on all of the facts.

[@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671]

They've been going through it for like 15 years. I'll believe it when I see it. It was supposed to be 2020, then 21, then 22, then 23, now 2024. They've been saying it for years. Unfortunately when the government changes the fine print, people don't listen. Nationally accredited credits still are far more difficult to transfer into reputable schools. I've had students come to me for help with 2nd degrees because UoPeople degrees aren't opening doors like they expected. When success stories become the norm with UoPeople I'll gladly change my opinion.

[@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671]

And can I just add... If Regional Accreditation wasn't better, they wouldn't be trying to get it. And it's comical that the Government "Eliminated" the difference between accreditations but they still require the school to be Regionally Accredited for students to qualify for government grants. They're just encouraging employers to forget about the difference, but they won't themselves. Regional Accreditation is still very important!

[@Olawale_spreadola]

Please tell him to go check all the accreditation again because as at now they are accredited already

[@scriptureswithsandranichol5101]

Know I feel stuck What I do next Do I left 😕 or not I'm too confused and broken tooo Oh my Precious time 😢 Sir Can U stick me with Right University However It requires 3 to 4 years to complete it I wanna complete ASAP Becz Already I'm stick with this University for months Oh my Gush I'm very Smart Student I can't Bear the time Wastage Sir Guide me

[@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671]

I just replied to your email.

[@Justmy4cents]

For your information, I transferred 50 credits of my University of the People CS associate degree(nationally accredited) into Western Governor University's (Regionally Accredited) General I.T. BS program. WGU accepts nationally accredited courses (DEAC) and ACE-recommended credits (Sophia Learning). Be careful whom you listen to. University of the People is a blessing; don't let the serpent talk you out of an opportunity!

[@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671]

Serpent? You have to be kidding... I don't like the school you went to and you're pulling that crap?! 😂 In one sentence you're talking about the amazing school you attended. And in the next you're transferring to a better school. Had you started at WGU you could have hacked it from the beginning and finished the entire degree in months. UoPeople slowed you down. WGU is awesome... They'll accept credits from anywhere. That doesn't mean those credits can get you anywhere you want to go. Starting and finishing at WGU can get you into Ivy League schools. You're transferring... You can't tell me you did it right when if you'd started at WGU you'd be done by now. But seriously... Don't be that troll that throws personal jabs when you disagree on something completely non-personal. I'm talking about opinions on education on my own channel and you come in saying I have been beguiled by the serpent because I don't like a school that you like. What the heck is this?! 😂

[@che4840]

@@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671Some people can’t get into WGU immediately because they need relevant experience before entering certain programs (eg. Computer science). WGU only accept US-based applicants as well. OuPeople may be a viable short term/temporary choice for those looking to hop on the path before being accepted by a better institution.

[@ZouzoiHiksn]

Its a great university we just don't want to study thats the prob

[@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671]

I disagree there. I don't think it's a great university.

[@ZouzoiHiksn]

@@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671 but for someone who doesn't have any money might be good

[@CheerupA1]

Who is we?

[@AvidAfrican]

This guy seems to have some beef with the University of the People.... Of you do not like something just leave it alone.....rather than condemn without knowing the goals, and missions of the university of the people.... One day they'll get the regional accreditation.... Yes it is not free but cheap....

[@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671]

The beef is in the false advertising. I have people reach out to me all the time who have been sucked in. People don't realize it's going to take about 5 years to earn the degree. When you can get better degrees from better schools in less than a year... And pay less than what you'd pay UoPeople... I'm going to do what I can to make sure people know about better solutions before they enroll. They've been shooting for Regional Accreditation every year for many years. It still hasn't happened. I would be careful when you hear them say that they're working on it. Having said that... It can be an easier entry to college level education for people living in 3rd world countries.

[@SavannahTheWolf]

​​@@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671 That's the thing, I've heard of WGU being as affordable as UoPeople (which I'm a student of) but for international students is there any alternative? I mean for the price of a UoPeople Associate degree actually you can only afford an undergraduate certificate with credits (12 credits maximum) on a community college (at least among the online options) here in Venezuela any respected university like UCAB or the Metropolitan university will cost like 2500$ a semester. I mean besides UoPeople and Coursera I can't study (here credit and loans don't exist and scholarships are hard to get, very hard) could you tell me the name of a college I could attend online besides UoPeople with regional accreditation and a similar price? (WGU doesn't accept international students, I have an American High School education though).

[@arias566]

I lost 5000$ for this shit

[@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671]

Such a bummer!

[@Treasureview]

How? Can you explain?

[@heartgolden2173]

Wow sorry to hear that. I'm about to enrol into UOP, is it a bad idea? Put me through. Thanks

[@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671]

@@heartgolden2173 For most students, there are faster + cheaper ways to earn better degrees. If it's not too late, shoot me an email with what you're looking for and a little more detail about your situation. I'm happy to give my thoughts, and even suggest better paths if there are better solutions. ([e-mail])

[@Olawale_spreadola]

funny enough I got a scholarship in 2019 and renew it every year and this June i am graduating. just wrote my final exam and i have a friend who graducated last year and working already with the degree. for a fact many people are not ready for the truth or ready to really learn. the school is nothing like what you have seen before, just be ready to put in the work.