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.
Drop Course Penalty Days-Dropping a course during these days will result in a $100 Drop Fee per course dropped. Mon-Fri. Sep 4. 15th Class Day-Last day to drop from course with no grade assignment.- Last day for potential tuition refund for dropped classes. Wed. Mid-Semester - 36th Class Day-Last day to withdraw from course with no grade penalty.