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.
1 Oct 16th: Last day to drop without penalty for full semester. 2  Oct 16th: Last day for 100% refund for 2nd 8-week classes & 3rd 4-week classes. 3  Oct 19th: 1st day for 2nd 8-week classes & 3rd 4-week classes. 4  Oct 19th: Accomodations due to Disability Services for new students.