When Dr. Ann-Marie Majesky completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Walden University in 2017, she not only reached an important personal milestone, she set a powerful example for her son, Luke Cisco. Motivated by his mother’s success and the supportive, flexible learning environment at Walden, Luke chose to follow her path. In 2024, both mother and son graduated from Walden—Luke with his MSW and Majesky with her PhD.
Their story is a familiar one among Walden’s more than 200,000 alumni, who often encourage or inspire their colleagues, friends, and family to pursue their own higher education goals at the HLC-accredited university. Whether you’re a Walden graduate looking to connect a prospective student with Walden or are considering Walden for your own educational goals, the Build Your Education Plan (BYEP) tool is a helpful resource.
What Is BYEP?
BYEP is a step-by-step tool that helps you navigate the complexities of choosing a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree program. This easy-to-use planner allows you to explore various online degree options, understand time commitments, and estimate costs. The intuitive design of the BYEP tool ensures you can use it with ease, regardless of technical expertise.
The BYEP tool can help provide the clarity and guidance you need to make informed decisions about your college education. Here’s more about what you can do with BYEP:
- Explore Degree Programs: You can browse the wide range of online degree programs Walden offers and receive detailed information about the curriculum, career outcomes, and admission requirements.
- Assess Time Commitment: The tool provides an estimate of the time commitment required for each program, taking into account factors such as the number of courses per term and the duration of the program. This can help you plan your studies around your personal and professional commitments.
- Estimate Costs: Financial planning is a crucial aspect of pursuing higher education. BYEP offers a cost estimator that calculates tuition and fees based on the chosen program and any potential financial aid options for those who apply and qualify. This transparency helps you make a budget and understand the financial parameters of your educational goals.
- Personalized Recommendations: Based on your responses, the BYEP tool generates personalized recommendations and resources, including information about potential financial aid and scholarship opportunities.
Once your plan is complete, you can reach out to a Walden Enrollment Specialist who can review your results with you, discuss your educational goals, and answer any questions you may have. You can learn more about this innovative process in 5 Benefits of a Personalized Education Plan.
Other Referral Perks
If you’re a graduate talking to prospective students about Walden’s online degrees, don’t forget about the university’s Refer a Friend program. When you refer a friend or family member, you can help them earn tuition savings. New students may receive up to a 15% tuition reduction for the duration of their program, depending on eligibility and the program’s start date.1 Family members may be eligible for tuition savings of up to 25%.2
Choosing Walden for Your Online Degree Program
Whether you’re among Walden’s alumni or a prospective student, if you’re ready to take your education to the next level, Walden has a wide variety of options.
Walden offers more than 100 online degree and certificate programs in fields such as education, public health, information technology (IT), nursing, and social work and human services. With dozens of specializations and concentrations available, you have the opportunity to tailor your online degree program to fit your career goals.
Walden is committed to providing a high-quality educational experience that is both accessible and flexible. Walden’s online degree programs are designed to accommodate the schedules of busy working professionals. Coursework is available 24/7, allowing you to study at your own pace and on your own schedule.
The HLC-accredited university also offers robust student and academic support. As a student, you’ll be connected to a network of peers, faculty, and alumni who can provide guidance and support throughout your academic journey. You’ll also have access to 24/7 technical support, financial aid advisors, the Academic Skills Center, and more. Enrollment Specialists can help you kick-start your online education journey.
If you’re inspired by the success stories of Walden graduates and are interested in earning a degree, the BYEP tool is a great place to start. Whether you’re looking to refresh and expand your skills for your current career or build knowledge for a new field, Walden can help. Start your journey today and find inspiration and a road map for achieving your goals.
Walden University is an HLC-accredited institution offering bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs online, as well as online certificate programs. Expand your career options and earn your degree in a convenient, flexible format that fits your busy life.
1New students who are referred by Walden alumni can receive a 5% tuition reduction combined with Walden’s Believe & Achieve Scholarship® when they enroll in a program eligible for the Believe & Achieve Scholarship®. For programs not eligible for the Believe & Achieve Scholarship®, the tuition reduction is 15% for the life of the program. Tuition reductions are applicable to tuition only and do not apply toward books, materials, and other supplies or fees needed for a course. This tuition reduction cannot be retroactively applied. It may not be combined with other tuition reductions, unless specified in another offer.
2Save up to 25% on tuition over the lifetime of your degree program if you are the spouse, parent, or child of an enrolled Walden University. Tuition reductions are applicable to tuition only and do not apply toward books, materials, and other supplies or fees needed for a course. This reduction may not be combined with other tuition reductions, unless specified in another offer.
Walden University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (www.hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.