Concordia University - Saint Paul

The online MFA program is new and quite good. The professors are dedicated and provide a strong foundation in theory and craft. There is a wide diversity of students (of all genres), but you get out of it what you put into it. The program's strong points outweigh the weak points, in my opinion. Since getting a real teaching job is nearly impossible unless you go to the elite programs, this program is well-suited to those who want to improve their writing, simple as that, and have a day job that they... Read More need to keep doing. It's expensive, and there is almost no funding, so this program is not for those who have the time, talent, and financial resources to dedicate a few years of their life, 24 hours a day, to becoming a writer. I wish I could do that, but responsibilities weigh me down. And if you're like me and live thousands of miles from any graduate program in English, it's perfect. When finished, I'll have an unknown MFA, but it has been my dream to have one. And it will definitely have been a well-earned one.

Do not go here. I'm still enrolled but it's because I'm only 6 or so months away from graduating and I'm trapped. The financial aid office absolutely ruined my financial plan and my VA benefits and they won't even admit their mistake. That part aside, the school advertises "flexible" online classes with schedules for working adults. One of the first classes I took had a Group project component with extensive meeting requirements in order to do. This means that 4 working adults with families need... Read More to coordinate their schedules weekly. It's impossible and certainly not in line with the "flexible" class schedules as advertised. Courses are WAY to expensive, if I could go back in time I never would have applied. I advise anyone reading this to do the same. There's a lot more options out there for much less the cost. I thought Concordia might be better learning experience being a private school and more expensive, but that has not been my experience so far. Avoid at all cost.