Hi there, I earned my associates degree through Excelsior College, the college network is simply a resource (study guides, etc) to help you through the degree program at Excelsior. I know people who graduated with me that did this program, liked it but found it expensive. If you are motivated and self directive you can do the Excelsior degree without paying an outside agency to "help" you. Go to http://www.excelsior.edu. Website is great and they are very helpful at the college. Also I found several chat boards on yahoo and was able to network with current students. I'm planning to continue my education with Excelsior and do their RN to MSN program. Hope this helps!!!