Help figuring out TESU degree plan

[Doula_Jen]

Hi Everyone, 

My 17 year old daughter almost has enough credits to obtain her Assocaites degree from TESU, but I'm wondering if she were to continue and aim for her Bachelors, what the most cost-efficient route would be. Mainly, where could she get the necessary UL credits? She's already maxed out with 45 SL credits...although if she's getting a bachelors, I think she may be allowed to transfer more than that? Would anyone be willing to help me plan out a degree plan for her? I'm assuming a BALS would make the most sense?

Here's what she has so far: 

STRAIGHTERLINE (all 3 credits each)
Eng Comp 1
Intro to Religion 
Cultural Anthropology
Business Ethics
American Government
US History 1
US History 2
Organizational Behavior
Science of Nutrition
IT Fundamentals
Business Law
Principles of Management
Student Success

COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Spanish 1 (4)

SOPHIA
Developing Effective Teams (1)
Essentials of Managing Conflict (1)

ALEKS
Intermediate Algebra (3)
College Algebra (3)

[dfrecore]

I don't think TESU will let her get a degree under the age of 21, but I could be wrong. I would find that out first. They recently changed their policy on Jan 1, and they are being pretty strict about it.

[cookderosa]

Though I have not tried, I have been told by a number of parents in my FB group that this is the case. They seem to be unwilling to budge if you're under 18.

To answer DoulaJen's question, it is more cost effective to do the bachelor's if that's a target of hers (as opposed to making them separate events)

[davewill]

Yes, the limit from a single provider goes up to 90 credits for a bachelors. She could go right ahead and continue at SL if she likes it, then should be able to apply after she turns 18 and graduates. As far as whether a BALS is the best route depends on her interests and purpose. A BSBA would be as quick and cheap from the credits I see, and is undoubtedly more marketable.

[Doula_Jen]

Oh wow! I didn't realize they'd changed their age requirement! She'll be 18 soon, hopefully that's their minimum! I'll have to look into that. Thanks!

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Though I have not tried, I have been told by a number of parents in my FB group that this is the case.  They seem to be unwilling to budge if you're under 18.  

To answer DoulaJen's question, it is more cost effective to do the bachelor's if that's a target of hers (as opposed to making them separate events)

Well shoot, according to their website, the age requirement is 21 years old. I emailed them to confirm...but I'm not holding my breath. Does anyone know of an alternative option to transfer these credits to in order to get her the associate's degree? 
Would it be possible for me to join your FB group?

[cookderosa]

Oh wow! I didn't realize they'd changed their age requirement! She'll be 18 soon, hopefully that's their minimum! I'll have to look into that. Thanks!

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Though I have not tried, I have been told by a number of parents in my FB group that this is the case.  They seem to be unwilling to budge if you're under 18.  

To answer DoulaJen's question, it is more cost effective to do the bachelor's if that's a target of hers (as opposed to making them separate events)

Well shoot, according to their website, the age requirement is 21 years old. I emailed them to confirm...but I'm not holding my breath. Does anyone know of an alternative option to transfer these credits to in order to get her the associate's degree? 
Would it be possible for me to join your FB group?

Jen, would be happy to have you Just go to FB and type in "Homeschooling for College Credit" to find my page, or use the link in my siggy to go to my blog and click "about" for the direct links to the state groups. I have Homeschooling for College Credit FB groups for all 50 states and military.

[dfrecore]

Oh wow! I didn't realize they'd changed their age requirement! She'll be 18 soon, hopefully that's their minimum! I'll have to look into that. Thanks!

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Though I have not tried, I have been told by a number of parents in my FB group that this is the case.  They seem to be unwilling to budge if you're under 18.  

To answer DoulaJen's question, it is more cost effective to do the bachelor's if that's a target of hers (as opposed to making them separate events)

Well shoot, according to their website, the age requirement is 21 years old. I emailed them to confirm...but I'm not holding my breath. Does anyone know of an alternative option to transfer these credits to in order to get her the associate's degree? 
Would it be possible for me to join your FB group?

You should switch to COSC.

You only need 4 outside courses to complete the COSC AA - 1) English Comp II or Tech Writing, 2) Speech, 3) Lit/Fine Arts, and 4) a science w/lab.  Study.com and SL has all of these.  I might go with Study.com for the science w/lab, as their Bio I w/Lab is 4cr, included in the price of the $200/mo fee, and is an extra $40 for the virtual lab (a total of $240 for a science w/lab PLUS another course is included in that price, so it's really like $140).  SL would be $59 for the course, $49 for the lab, $99 for the kit, and $99 for the monthly fee (a total of $306 for a 4cr science w/lab).

Study.com will also have a lot more options for the Lit/Fine Arts requirement.

You also need to take the Cornerstone course, at the very end of everything.  It's not able to be waived like TESU's is, but it's still cheaper to finish the COSC AA than get a TESU AA ($1800 residency waiver makes TESU too expensive).  With COSC, you don't want to enroll until you're ready to take the cornerstone course, because they have per-term fees.

Here's a spreadsheets for both schools.

COSC - $2178 total to get AA (includes $100/course, $40 for lab, and all fees)
TESU - $2507 total to get AA (includes $100/course and all fees)

So you're much better off just switching to COSC.

[AMRH94]

I can't say for certain if its still the case, but last year TESU waived the age requirement for Lumerit students. Might be something to check into.

[Doula_Jen]

Oh wow! I didn't realize they'd changed their age requirement! She'll be 18 soon, hopefully that's their minimum! I'll have to look into that. Thanks!

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Though I have not tried, I have been told by a number of parents in my FB group that this is the case.  They seem to be unwilling to budge if you're under 18.  

To answer DoulaJen's question, it is more cost effective to do the bachelor's if that's a target of hers (as opposed to making them separate events)

Well shoot, according to their website, the age requirement is 21 years old. I emailed them to confirm...but I'm not holding my breath. Does anyone know of an alternative option to transfer these credits to in order to get her the associate's degree? 
Would it be possible for me to join your FB group?

You should switch to COSC.

You only need 4 outside courses to complete the COSC AA - 1) English Comp II or Tech Writing, 2) Speech, 3) Lit/Fine Arts, and 4) a science w/lab.  Study.com and SL has all of these.  I might go with Study.com for the science w/lab, as their Bio I w/Lab is 4cr, included in the price of the $200/mo fee, and is an extra $40 for the virtual lab (a total of $240 for a science w/lab PLUS another course is included in that price, so it's really like $140).  SL would be $59 for the course, $49 for the lab, $99 for the kit, and $99 for the monthly fee (a total of $306 for a 4cr science w/lab).

Study.com will also have a lot more options for the Lit/Fine Arts requirement.

You also need to take the Cornerstone course, at the very end of everything.  It's not able to be waived like TESU's is, but it's still cheaper to finish the COSC AA than get a TESU AA ($1800 residency waiver makes TESU too expensive).  With COSC, you don't want to enroll until you're ready to take the cornerstone course, because they have per-term fees.

Here's a spreadsheets for both schools.

COSC - $2178 total to get AA (includes $100/course, $40 for lab, and all fees)
TESU - $2507 total to get AA (includes $100/course and all fees)

So you're much better off just switching to COSC.

WOW! I can't thank you enough for these spreadsheets!! Seriously, this so helpful! <3

[Doula_Jen]

Oh wow! I didn't realize they'd changed their age requirement! She'll be 18 soon, hopefully that's their minimum! I'll have to look into that. Thanks!

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Though I have not tried, I have been told by a number of parents in my FB group that this is the case.  They seem to be unwilling to budge if you're under 18.  

To answer DoulaJen's question, it is more cost effective to do the bachelor's if that's a target of hers (as opposed to making them separate events)

Well shoot, according to their website, the age requirement is 21 years old. I emailed them to confirm...but I'm not holding my breath. Does anyone know of an alternative option to transfer these credits to in order to get her the associate's degree? 
Would it be possible for me to join your FB group?

You should switch to COSC.

You only need 4 outside courses to complete the COSC AA - 1) English Comp II or Tech Writing, 2) Speech, 3) Lit/Fine Arts, and 4) a science w/lab.  Study.com and SL has all of these.  I might go with Study.com for the science w/lab, as their Bio I w/Lab is 4cr, included in the price of the $200/mo fee, and is an extra $40 for the virtual lab (a total of $240 for a science w/lab PLUS another course is included in that price, so it's really like $140).  SL would be $59 for the course, $49 for the lab, $99 for the kit, and $99 for the monthly fee (a total of $306 for a 4cr science w/lab).

Study.com will also have a lot more options for the Lit/Fine Arts requirement.

You also need to take the Cornerstone course, at the very end of everything.  It's not able to be waived like TESU's is, but it's still cheaper to finish the COSC AA than get a TESU AA ($1800 residency waiver makes TESU too expensive).  With COSC, you don't want to enroll until you're ready to take the cornerstone course, because they have per-term fees.

Here's a spreadsheets for both schools.

COSC - $2178 total to get AA (includes $100/course, $40 for lab, and all fees)
TESU - $2507 total to get AA (includes $100/course and all fees)

So you're much better off just switching to COSC.

By any chance do you have a spreadsheet available that would help me plan out a BALS with what she already has? I'm thinking that some of the courses she has as "free electives" (principles of mgmt and business law) could apply towards her major and we could throw in some easy electives?