Frequently Asked Questions

SANS.edu Overview

Course Delivery

AI Readiness and Career Preparation

Career Center

Program Completion Timelines

Admissions Process and Transfer of Credit

Tuition

Veterans Education Benefits

Non-US Citizens and Non-Native English Speakers

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Frequently Asked Questions

SANS.edu Overview

What degrees are offered by the SANS Technology Institute?

What is the difference between the SANS Institute and the SANS Technology Institute?

Is the SANS Technology Institute accredited?

Course Delivery

Are courses taken in person in classrooms, online, or both?

Can I complete a SANS.edu program entirely online?

How do online courses work at SANS.edu?

How and where do students get in-person classroom instruction?

How do the online classes compare to in-person classes taken at the SANS Institute's live events?

How does SANS.edu address artificial intelligence (AI) in cybersecurity education?

Are there time limits to complete individual courses?

How are courses graded?

Do you follow a traditional semester schedule or is enrollment open year-round?

If I'm employed, is the Bachelor's Degree program virtual internship still required?

AI Readiness and Career Preparation

How will cybersecurity careers evolve in the age of AI?

How does SANS.edu prepare students for the future of cybersecurity?

How does SANS.edu integrate AI into its courses?

Will I graduate with AI skills relevant to cybersecurity roles?

Career Center

Are your career stats real? How are they calculated?

Which academic programs provide access to the Career Center?

Does the Career Center provide postings of available jobs?

What services does the Career Center provide?

When do students gain access to the Career Center?

Program Completion Timelines

How long does it take to complete the undergraduate certificate programs?

How long does it take to complete the SANS.edu bachelor’s degree program?

How long does it take to complete the master's degree program?

How long does it take to complete a graduate certificate program?

Admissions Process and Transfer of Credit

How soon do I need to start after being admitted?

Can I get credit for SANS Institute classes and GIAC exams I've taken in the past?

What is the application fee?

Tuition

What is the total cost of the program?

How do I pay for the program?

Does SANS.edu tuition include the cost of exams?

Are scholarships or financial aid available?

Is SANS.edu tuition eligible for SANS.org promotions?

Can I apply a SANS Voucher toward my tuition?

Can I participate in the SANS Work Study program?

Can I apply for and use Federal student loans to pay for my education?

Can I use my company's tuition reimbursement benefit at SANS.edu?

What is the current cost per credit hour?

Veterans Education Benefits

Can I use veterans education benefits to pay for my education?

How is "full-time equivalent" (FTE) defined?

What SANS.edu courses are eligible for veterans education benefits?

How does the housing stipend work?

How are VA Education Benefits distributed?

Non-US Citizens and Non-Native English Speakers

Do I need to be an American citizen to apply to the SANS Technology Institute?

Can I apply if English is not my first language?

Do I need to submit a TOEFL, IELTS or Cambridge English Assessment score?

How do I submit non-US transcripts with my application?

How do I qualify for a student visa?

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