Step 1: Earn an Undergraduate Degree. Though a high school diploma is the only formal education needed to become a state trooper in some states, others require a minimum of an associate's degree, or even a bachelor's degree, in criminal justice or a related field.
If you have a scholarship or have both applied for and are expecting financial aid (Pell grant or loans) and you decide not to attend classes, you must drop your classes through WebAdvisor before the first class day of a semester or term to avoid losing the scholarship or having to pay back the financial aid.
1New international students will arrive several days prior to this date. 2These dates apply to full semester courses. Refer to the eLion Course Drop Dates application for further information. Starting with the first day of the class, a tuition penalty may be charged if the course is dropped.