Test Drive College Online

[Tayon]

Looking through the ACE website and noticed test drive college and remembered the funny song from the commercial. So on to the post point, I see they will give away a free class, Introduction to Business, Criminal Justice, Medical Terminology, Psychology and Composition. Seems easy, 5 weeks long they are. Any feedback on those?

[mrobinson]

Do you mind sharing the link or school info?

[Tayon]

Test Drive College Online - College Courses

thats the website.

[mikebaz1]

Interesting... will have to take a look!

however this jumped out at me on the sign up page:
To qualify, you must:
...
Not be actively enrolled or attending college
...


Also from the FAQ:
What are the eligibility requirements?

You must pass a 15 question college assessment exam.
You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
You must be 18 years of age or older.
You must have a GED or high school diploma.
You must not be in default on a student loan.
You must not already have a bachelor’s degree or be currently attending college.
You must be serious about using the Test Drive College course as a stepping stone toward earning a degree online.

???

[NAP]

I'm not sure if anyone has tried it recently, but here is an older thread about it:

http://www.degreeforum.net/excelsior-tho...llege.html

[mikebaz1]

After completing the application "exam" ...

Student ID Number: XXXXXX

You will need this number when you speak to an advisor and for when you send us your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) confirmation page.
Next Steps:

Complete your FAFSA application

Even if you are not planning to use financial aid to finance your education, we do require you complete the FAFSA application to be eligible for your free course.

A TDC Advisor will contact you

Discuss your goals with a TDC advisor, who will also enroll you in the free 5 week TDC online college course of your choosing

Decide if online learning is right for you & save up to $1,800 in tuition costs

Complete the 5 week course, and earn college credit that can be applied to an online degree, saving you up to $1,800 in tuition costs.

You can submit your FAFSA application at Home - FAFSA on the Web-Federal Student Aid. When you are filling out your FAFSA form, please enter the following school codes of our partner schools:

Ameritech College: 01602
Argosy University: 021799
Brenau University: 001556
Kaplan University: 004586

Lancaster Bible College: 003285
San Diego Christian College: 012031
Southwestern Christian University: 003180
Stevens-Henager College: 003674

University of the Incarnate Word: 003578
Urbana University: 003133
Victory University: 009982


Good luck and thanks again for your interest in Test Drive College!

[sanantone]

With all of that, I'd rather just spend the $100 on a CLEP or DSST.

[patsfand]

There is no such thing as a free lunch. These people annoyed, talked to me like a four year old and harassed me so much i just stopped doing the free course.

[IrishJohn]

Don't forget these other options: Sources of Credit - Degree Forum Wiki

[freddy]

Sounds kind of fishy to me.