I live in Arizona, in the Phoenix Metro area. Does anybody know if University of Phoenix gives any kind of discount to AZ residents?

I would imagine, most state universities do. Or is the University of Phoenix entirely online?

I think it's just a name.
If you live in Phoenix Metro, use the Maricopa Community College District - they are great and relatively cheap.
Then head over to Tempe to ASU (Or one of the other campuses). Get a feel for the school, get to know the real instructors, then take on-line classes through them if you just can't attend regular classes at any of the campuses (I think they have at least three in the metro area now).
Yeah, I got one of my tickets there. One in Flagstaff too.
Arizona's state university prices are probably still a bargain compared to most state universities - BUT CHECK, things change.

Edit: Just checked, looks like four campuses in the area now.

http://www.asu.edu/

I agree. Do your associates/transfer block at one of the MCCC campuses, then transfer to one of the three state universities. You can attend more than one MCCC campus. i.e. you might attend the nearest onsite campus and also take a course online at Rio Salado or Gateway. The transfer block slides right into the state university system, so no hassles there.

All three of the state universities, Arizona State University (phoenix metro), Northern Arizona University (Flagstaff), and University of Arizona (Tucson) also have online degrees in several areas. ASU currently offers an online or nearly all online degree in engineering, business, computer science, history, english etc. NAU has several online options in education,etc. U of A's library science master's is well regarded, and they also have engineering etc. Resident tuition for a full-time student for a year is under $5000 a year. THe MBA, medical, law and other specialized degree are a little more.

And let me clarify: University of Phoenix is a FOR PROFIT school. It shouldn't be confused with the three state funded universities: Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, or University of Arizona. You will get a better education at ANY of the state funded universities than you will at University of Phoenix and for a third of the price.

I would not recommend University of Phoenix online to anyone. It is ovrepriced, and I had to take some courses that were nothing more than a waste of time. They also make you do team assignments in EVERY class. So, if you are like me, you end up doing most of the work to get a decent grade because half the people are nimrods or lazy.

I started posting under unregistered. But, this post was from me. I wanted to add that I have only heard negative things about U of P

Once in a blue moon I'll hear a former student say something nice about them, but yes, the vast majority of UoP feedback is negative. It's a for-profit school, and sometimes I get the impression it's as close to being a degree mill as you can get without actually being one. It's also horribly expensive as well.

Hello Karenlyn,

I have a friend in Phoenix, maybe she can help you. Here's his YIM huckdelafeunte@yahoo.com

Hello Karenlyn,

I have a friend in Phoenix, maybe she can help you. Here's her YIM huckdelafeunte@yahoo.com