Explain TESU Fees...PLEASE

[dfrecore]

I probably would not, as I'm a good test-taker, but don't want to stake my GPA on it.

Your overall point is valid, if you're not a good test taker it's probably not the best fit. But as far as GPA, e-packs are Credit/No-Credit, so there's no impact to your GPA and as long as you pass it shouldn't be an issue. 

https://www.tesu.edu/academics/course-results

Ah - I did not know that.  So it's like a very expensive CLEP/DSST exam?!?

[jsd]

Yup, pretty much. Maybe some more interesting course options (maybe?), but if you're paying TESU sticker price, why bother?

[onesaint]

If you plan on taking 12 credits at Tesu you might as well take 16.

Take anywhere from 0 - 15 credits at TESU you must pay a $2800 fee.

If you take 16 or more credits at TESU and there is no fee. Even if the 16 credits are spread out over multiple terms, still no fee. TECEPs don't count. But of course even with no fee you have to pay for all 16 credits which isn't cheap either.

The flat rate tution is for 10+ credits all in the same term. So you have to take all classes at once to get the flat rate vs per credit.

The $300 graduation fee everyone has to pay no matter what once you graduate.

So this is why is anyone is planning on taking 9 credits or more at TESU anyways, I'd recommend at least considering bumping it to 16 as a way to save money.

This gets tricky it seems. Can you validate a hypothetical for me? I'm registered, haven't taken classes at TESU yet, xfered in ~60 credits towards BSBA CIS. 
I'm under the impression I have to take SOS110. If that's the only class I take at TESU for the year, my fee breakdown would be; 

- 1524.00 (3 unitsx508.00 out of state per credit fee) for SOS 110 at TESU 
- 2800.00 (per 12 months) Credit Hour Residency Waiver Fee
- 300.00 Graduation fee

I'll have to pay the Credit Hour Residency Waiver Fee for each year I take courses, along with an additional course or TECEP to keep enrolled. So, if I only take 1 TECEP/class per year at TESU, I have to pay 4324.00 per year (without taking into account courses I take to transfer in). Is there a more cost effective way to do this? Thanks for any feedback. 

ETA: Also add in capstone + fees of 1524.00. Thanks @Gams007
and this helps a bit;
https://www.tesu.edu/tuition/ug-tuition-comparison

[gams007]

You miss the Capstone another extra fee of $1524.-

[Lacedonia4]

If you plan on taking 12 credits at Tesu you might as well take 16.

Take anywhere from 0 - 15 credits at TESU you must pay a $2800 fee.

If you take 16 or more credits at TESU and there is no fee. Even if the 16 credits are spread out over multiple terms, still no fee. TECEPs don't count. But of course even with no fee you have to pay for all 16 credits which isn't cheap either.

The flat rate tution is for 10+ credits all in the same term. So you have to take all classes at once to get the flat rate vs per credit.

The $300 graduation fee everyone has to pay no matter what once you graduate.

So this is why is anyone is planning on taking 9 credits or more at TESU anyways, I'd recommend at least considering bumping it to 16 as a way to save money.

This gets tricky it seems. Can you validate a hypothetical for me? I'm registered, haven't taken classes at TESU yet, xfered in ~60 credits towards BSBA CIS. 
I'm under the impression I have to take SOS110. If that's the only class I take at TESU for the year, my fee breakdown would be; 

- 1524.00 (3 unitsx508.00 out of state per credit fee) for SOS 110 at TESU 
- 2800.00 (per 12 months) Credit Hour Residency Waiver Fee
- 300.00 Graduation fee

I'll have to pay the Credit Hour Residency Waiver Fee for each year I take courses, along with an additional course or TECEP to keep enrolled. So, if I only take 1 TECEP/class per year at TESU, I have to pay 4324.00 per year (without taking into account courses I take to transfer in). Is there a more cost effective way to do this? Thanks for any feedback. 

ETA: Also add in capstone + fees of 1524.00. Thanks @Gams007
and this helps a bit;
https://www.tesu.edu/tuition/ug-tuition-comparison

Why $2800 per year? I thought it is a flat fee to pay only once in lieu of 16 credits regardless of how long it takes? Did I misunderstand?

[natshar]

If you plan on taking 12 credits at Tesu you might as well take 16.

Take anywhere from 0 - 15 credits at TESU you must pay a $2800 fee.

If you take 16 or more credits at TESU and there is no fee. Even if the 16 credits are spread out over multiple terms, still no fee. TECEPs don't count. But of course even with no fee you have to pay for all 16 credits which isn't cheap either.

The flat rate tution is for 10+ credits all in the same term. So you have to take all classes at once to get the flat rate vs per credit.

The $300 graduation fee everyone has to pay no matter what once you graduate.

So this is why is anyone is planning on taking 9 credits or more at TESU anyways, I'd recommend at least considering bumping it to 16 as a way to save money.

This gets tricky it seems. Can you validate a hypothetical for me? I'm registered, haven't taken classes at TESU yet, xfered in ~60 credits towards BSBA CIS. 
I'm under the impression I have to take SOS110. If that's the only class I take at TESU for the year, my fee breakdown would be; 

- 1524.00 (3 unitsx508.00 out of state per credit fee) for SOS 110 at TESU 
- 2800.00 (per 12 months) Credit Hour Residency Waiver Fee
- 300.00 Graduation fee

I'll have to pay the Credit Hour Residency Waiver Fee for each year I take courses, along with an additional course or TECEP to keep enrolled. So, if I only take 1 TECEP/class per year at TESU, I have to pay 4324.00 per year (without taking into account courses I take to transfer in). Is there a more cost effective way to do this? Thanks for any feedback. 

ETA: Also add in capstone + fees of 1524.00. Thanks @Gams007
and this helps a bit;
https://www.tesu.edu/tuition/ug-tuition-comparison

Why $2800 per year? I thought it is a flat fee to pay only once in lieu of 16 credits regardless of how long it takes? Did I misunderstand?

You only pay once. Usually, you pay it when you graduate. But you are allowed to pay it earlier. If were to pay it now, then it would last one year. So if you didn't graduate in one year of paying it then you have to pay it again. This why I highly recommend not paying it until you are graduating.

[dfrecore]

Why $2800 per year? I thought it is a flat fee to pay only once in lieu of 16 credits regardless of how long it takes? Did I misunderstand?

It's not that it costs $2800/yr for this fee, it's that once you pay it, it's only good for a year.  So, you should not pay this until you apply for graduation.  You should also not plan on getting an AA at TESU, as if it takes you more than a year to complete your BA after getting your AA, the RW may expire.

So, to maximize, you should not apply to graduate with your AA until/unless you are VERY close to getting your BA so that you don't go past the 1 year mark.  And you should not pay the RW, even if you could save a little money by paying it early, until you're actually ready to apply for graduation for your BA.  Life happens, and the $300 you may save now could end up coming back to bite you, and it's not worth the stress.

[onesaint]

Oh, awesome. thank you all for clarifying the Credit Hour Residency Waiver Fee and when it's best to pay that fee.

ETA: So the revised breakdown would be something like

- 1524.00 (3 unitsx508.00 out of state per credit fee) for SOS 110 at TESU
- continue taking classes (ACE, DCCT, CC, etc.)
close to graduation (within 12 months),
- 1542.00 Capstone
- 2800.00 Credit Hour Residency Waiver Fee
- 300.00 Graduation fee

[dfrecore]

Oh, awesome. thank you all for clarifying the Credit Hour Residency Waiver Fee and when it's best to pay that fee.

ETA: So the revised breakdown would be something like

- 1524.00 (3 unitsx508.00 out of state per credit fee) for SOS 110 at TESU
- continue taking classes (ACE, DCCT, CC, etc.)
close to graduation (within 12 months),
- 1542.00 Capstone
- 2800.00 Credit Hour Residency Waiver Fee
- 300.00 Graduation fee

Your timeline is off.  I would do it differently.

Immediately (all ASAP, but definitely prior to July 1, I'd do it this week):
- apply to TESU (before July 1)
- take 1-2 Study.com courses (shortest: COM 120: Presentation Skills in the Work Place)
- send Study.com course(s) to TESU (directly)
- ask for the Study.com affiliate discount be added to your account (prior to July 1)

Then, the plan should look like this:
- continue taking classes (ACE, DSST, CC, etc.)
- take TECEP exam if you come up on a year (easiest: Applied Liberal Arts Math or Computers)

Once you have at least 100cr, although I'd do 114:
- $1,137 (3cr x $379/cr for Study.com affiliation) for SOS-110: Cornerstone

Once you have most of your Major coursework completed (I'd take this as my final course):
- $1,137 (3cr x $379/cr for Study.com affiliation) for Capstone

Apply for graduation:
- $298 Graduation fee
- $2,800 Residency Waiver Fee

[onesaint]

Oh, awesome. thank you all for clarifying the Credit Hour Residency Waiver Fee and when it's best to pay that fee.

ETA: So the revised breakdown would be something like

- 1524.00 (3 unitsx508.00 out of state per credit fee) for SOS 110 at TESU
- continue taking classes (ACE, DCCT, CC, etc.)
close to graduation (within 12 months),
- 1542.00 Capstone
- 2800.00 Credit Hour Residency Waiver Fee
- 300.00 Graduation fee

Your timeline is off.  I would do it differently.

Immediately (all ASAP, but definitely prior to July 1, I'd do it this week):
- apply to TESU (before July 1)
- take 1-2 Study.com courses (shortest: COM 120: Presentation Skills in the Work Place)
- send Study.com course(s) to TESU (directly)
- ask for the Study.com affiliate discount be added to your account (prior to July 1)

Then, the plan should look like this:
- continue taking classes (ACE, DSST, CC, etc.)
- take TECEP exam if you come up on a year (easiest: Applied Liberal Arts Math or Computers)

Once you have at least 100cr, although I'd do 114:
- $1,137 (3cr x $379/cr for Study.com affiliation) for SOS-110: Cornerstone

Once you have most of your Major coursework completed (I'd take this as my final course):
- $1,137 (3cr x $379/cr for Study.com affiliation) for Capstone

Apply for graduation:
- $298 Graduation fee
- $2,800 Residency Waiver Fee

Thank you! This is great feedback.