Residency waiver beyond graduation

[allvia]

I am so confused.  Why would anyone get a BACS and then go BACK (and pay a lot) to get the ASNSM and ASBA degrees?  That seems like a waste of time AND money.

And yes, if you get a bachelor's degree, then you would have to pay the residency waiver again (those associates degrees don't have a capstone, and the cornerstone is done, so you'd just be paying $3288 for the residency waiver).

My friend I mean I already pay the residency waiver for my BACS, I just want to confirm if I do not need later to pay this again if I want to finished the pending ASNSM, If TESU comes and say that I have to pay for this again, forget it, I will never do it, I will run away it's a robbery, they say it is valid for 15 months so I expect after graduation it continue to be valid for 15 months. I email the advisor waiting for his response.

Are you saying you have applied to graduate with your TESU BACS this June (and you have completed all those requirements), but you also have one or more associate degrees that you have been working towards (which you have not completed the requirements for)?

If what I asked above is the case, graduate with the BASC and move on to the master that you have planned. The associate(s) degree will not add value to your resume/CV once you have the bachelor/master. Sure, if you could/can complete the missing credits for the ASBA before the June graduation cutoff it would be a 'nice' thing to add, but an associate degree in business adds nothing long term. If after you finish your master in cybersecurity you feel the need (or want) of a business degree as a credential you would be better off looking at an MBA (low cost options exsit) or even a business bachelor (UMPI low cost).

[dfrecore]

I am so confused.  Why would anyone get a BACS and then go BACK (and pay a lot) to get the ASNSM and ASBA degrees?  That seems like a waste of time AND money.

And yes, if you get a bachelor's degree, then you would have to pay the residency waiver again (those associates degrees don't have a capstone, and the cornerstone is done, so you'd just be paying $3288 for the residency waiver).

My friend I mean I already pay the residency waiver for my BACS, I just want to confirm if I do not need later to pay this again if I want to finished the pending ASNSM, If TESU comes and say that I have to pay for this again, forget it, I will never do it, I will run away it's a robbery, they say it is valid for 15 months so I expect after graduation it continue to be valid for 15 months. I email the advisor waiting for his response.

The Residency Waiver fee is good for 1 bachelor's degree, and usually 1 Associates degree.  But, I think if you get a bachelor's degree, then you are done - you can't go back and add any more degrees (bachelor's or associates) for free.

You would also have to go get 12 NEW credits in the major after the bachelor's degree is conferred.

[gams007]

I am so confused.  Why would anyone get a BACS and then go BACK (and pay a lot) to get the ASNSM and ASBA degrees?  That seems like a waste of time AND money.

And yes, if you get a bachelor's degree, then you would have to pay the residency waiver again (those associates degrees don't have a capstone, and the cornerstone is done, so you'd just be paying $3288 for the residency waiver).

My friend I mean I already pay the residency waiver for my BACS, I just want to confirm if I do not need later to pay this again if I want to finished the pending ASNSM, If TESU comes and say that I have to pay for this again, forget it, I will never do it, I will run away it's a robbery, they say it is valid for 15 months so I expect after graduation it continue to be valid for 15 months. I email the advisor waiting for his response.

The Residency Waiver fee is good for 1 bachelor's degree, and usually 1 Associates degree.  But, I think if you get a bachelor's degree, then you are done - you can't go back and add any more degrees (bachelor's or associates) for free.

You would also have to go get 12 NEW credits in the major after the bachelor's degree is conferred.

Good news for all the forum I call TESU today and this is the email I received.
"Ch*****l ********* (Thomas Edison State University)

May 19, 2023, 2:03 PM EDT

Dear Mr. ********do
 
Per our phone conversation, as long as you complete the AS in Business Administration within 15 months of paying the Residency Waiver Fee, you can graduate with your BA in Computer Science and your AS in Business Administration under the one fee. Please note you will need to complete 12 NEW credits toward the AS in Business Administration in order to meet the 2ND/Bachelor's after Associates Requirements.
 
Have a good day." 
I'm going to graduate this June and later I will continue with the associate's degree without any rush I have 15 months still to go. 

[bjcheung77]

Basically... From my original reply post, I thought you were doing the ASNSM Math, but you're referring to the ASBA. What are you missing for your ASNSM and the ASBA? Just to let you know, you will need to pay a second graduation fee of $298, but the residency fee would be waived for your Associates (both).

It's late May, you should pace yourself in finishing the remaining credits before you start your OUC studies at the end of September, if you don't have the time to finish before you start the program, you can still pace yourself in completing those remaining alternative credits for graduation well before the 15 months.

[bspecv]

Does anyone have the cost for the 15 credits flat rate vs the residence fee at TESU ? (Assuming out-of-state student).

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Does anyone have the cost for the 15 credits flat rate vs the residence fee at TESU ? (Assuming out-of-state student).

Sorry wrong thread

[bjcheung77]

@bspecv - Here's the info you're looking for...
Flat Rate Tuition: https://www.tesu.edu/tuition/flat-rate-tuition
Residency Waiver & Fees: https://www.tesu.edu/tuition/fees