Locate a university or college that has a credit-for-experience program, specifically in regards to a law enforcement degree. You can do this by searching online and calling local universities.
Register in the appropriate post-secondary education program. Transfer any transcripts you have from previous schools and take any necessary admissions exams. This includes courses you may have taken in an area other than law enforcement. There might be a small fee for your previous transcripts, but you might be able to make the request over the phone with a credit card to save time.
Make arrangements to pay for school. This might be in the form of financial aid, such as grants and scholarships, student loans, or paying the school directly. Typically, classes must be paid before the semester starts. To apply for financial aid, go to www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Talk to an academic advisor at your college or university to find out exactly what to do to earn credit toward your law enforcement degree for your experience. Your experience will determine the number of credits you may be eligible to receive in place of class credits. Most schools have a maximum number of credits you can earn through experience. You may use on-the-job training that you may have received as a police officer or other experience.
Arrange any testing necessary or compile the documentation to earn credit for your experience toward your law enforcement degree. The school may have a deadline in which the documentation must be submitted. Read the requirements closely and make sure you comply with all criteria before submitting any paperwork.
Continue with your law enforcement degree program. Although you may obtain credit for some experience, you will have to take classes. Take the classes that are required and complete your degree.