legitimate school?

Kaplan does not have the same accreditation as most of your average universities, or technical colleges. It does have some accreditation, but this might be difficult transferring anywhere, or having it respected in some places. Always do your research, google consumer reviews of kaplan to see what other students have said. Check out their programs and the cost of the tuition. Compare it to other similar programs in technical and community colleges, and make the best decision for yourself.