Summer is upon us and with the season comes... Summer school? If you are trying to strike a balance between military life and college life, taking summer courses online - at an online college or university - may be a great way to boost your credit count and make significant progress toward your degree.

Not all online schools are created equally, though, and you'll want to make sure that attending an online school is right for you. So, let's take a look at some common online college FAQs, courtesy of our friends over at collegeeducation411.com.

Summer is just around the corner, and if you are an ROTC cadet, your summer may include one of the required trainings. So what can you expect! Physical and mental challenges, leadership development, team building, and quantum leaps in your skills, just to name a few. Let's take a closer look.

Leader's Training Course (LTC)

If you have served (or are currently serving) in the Army, chances are your military experience has given you many skills that can be applied to careers in the field of criminal justice. Criminal justice professionals are highly sought after and career opportunities in this field continue to be relatively strong in many markets. For those with military experience, the field of criminal justice can be an exciting and rewarding path to a fulfilling civilian career. And, those seeking degrees in criminal justice can often get course credit for previous military experience.

If you are considering enlistment in the Army and are also interested in getting money for college, it is very important that you discuss all of the educational benefit options available to you with your Army recruiter. Discussion of potential educational benefits should be high on your priority list if college is on your horizon, but with a little planning and research ahead of time, you will be well prepared to have a thorough and worthwhile discussion that should give you the information you need to make informed choices.

If you have made the wise choice to attend college and are considering your degree options, studies toward becoming an Army engineer may be a great path toward a rewarding and fulfilling career.