How does TESC pay per credit plan work

[dbwdb]

I let my comprehensive plan lapse and did not pay the extension fee. I had 3 credits left to graduate so I reapplied for admission and was accepted. Then I applied to take one last TECEP under the PPC plan. Is this considered enrolled for anther year and 'enrolled' to graduate ? (I already took enough courses with TESC to fill the 28 credit requirement) Am I missing something?

[bricabrac]

You've met the residency requirement is actually 24 credits. Given what was learned last year once you complete the TECEP you will be ready to graduate. The PPC plan is awesome and yes you are actually now enrolled for another year! If you want to remain on active status for the full year, after your conferral date you will need to enroll in another degree program. Good luck on your upcoming exam!

[silentstorm]

I suggest we put this in a wiki page.

[bricabrac]

In my experience with TESC, you do not want to call attention to certain student perks. This little nugget, PPC/TECEP combo, seems to be managed well here on the forum. If too many people begin to benefit from it, I'm sure restrictions would be put in place. Let's continue to spread the word among the forums (degreeforum, degreeinfo), friends and family. As you can tell by this post, once the question is answered the thread quickly gets pushed down. I hate to say it but it's best this way. Students will be able to benefit from the savings for as long as possible.
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[cptdilbert]

In my experience with TESC, you do not want to call attention to certain student perks. This little nugget, PPC/TECEP combo, seems to be managed well here on the forum.

Unless I am missing something, this combo seems beyond reasonable. Most of the big 3 seem to use the residency requirements, odd tuition plans, and extra fees to balance out the costs of providing services to students who plan to do the absolute bare minimum within their college. TESC has collected a full year through their comprehensive plan, plus three credits at their inflated price for their per credit tuition plan.

[bricabrac]

Unless I am missing something, this combo seems beyond reasonable. Most of the big 3 seem to use the residency requirements, odd tuition plans, and extra fees to balance out the costs of providing services to students who plan to do the absolute bare minimum within their college. TESC has collected a full year through their comprehensive plan, plus three credits at their inflated price for their per credit tuition plan.

You can use TECEPs instead of courses. Price difference $50/cr TECEP vs $525/cr course. Huge price gap. Most students will use TECEPs to meet residency, which at the current 2015-2016 out of state rate would be $1200. If a capstone is required 7 TECEPS @ $1050 + capstone $1575 = $2625; less than the $3,296 enrolled options base tuition cost.

Because of the PPC plan, the OP was able to reenroll for $150 (or $111 if last month). Otherwise the student would have paid the enrolled options tuition fee plus the cost of the exam. In summary, the PPC/TECEP combo just saved the OP $3296.

[cptdilbert]

Thanks for the clarification!

[bricabrac]

Thanks for the clarification!

Happy to assist, I enjoy the subject!

[dbwdb]

So to understand this better, lets say the student fails the TECEP and decides to fill in the credits with something like Aleks instead of registering for another semester to retake the TECEP, would the student still be considered enrolled under the per credit plan for the year or are you only considered enrolled when you are actively registered for a TECEP

[bricabrac]

So to understand this better, lets say the student fails the TECEP and decides to fill in the credits with something like Aleks instead of registering for another semester to retake the TECEP, would the student still be considered enrolled under the per credit plan for the year or are you only considered enrolled when you are actively registered for a TECEP

I would contact the registrar or bursar for confirmation but my understanding is that taking the initial TECEP gets you enrolled for the year (active status). If you pass, it counts towards the 12/24 credit residency. If you fail, you must substitute with another TECEP exam or retake at a later date to meet the required residency. As long as you take one (1) TECEP exam per year you will remain an active student. If you plan to spend the next one-four years as an active student, divide the needed exams/course(s) over that timeframe and you are golden.

Hopefully this clears any confusion.