Enrolled at TESC without a plan... Woops...

[Publius]

Unfortunately that $5000 doesn't cover any testing nor does it cover things like SL/ALEKS. I understand there is going to be some out-of-pocket by me through CLEP, TECEP, SL/ALEKS while doing my degree if I want to finish in a reasonable amount of time. I think that list is a good one that you gave and should help me find something to start...

There is no way I can take 15-18 credit hours per semester with 2 kids and a full-time job. It's just not feasible. I wanted ultimate flexibility in getting my degree, and the fact that my work partners with TESC, made it seem like a no-brainer...

Okay, things are clearing up... Take advantage of the courses you can take and work on a CLEP, DSST, or ALEKs on the side. I wouldn't suggest going the SL route because none of their options are going to work for you well.
The $99 per month + $39 could pressure you since you'd already be working on a course, job, kids, etc. at the same time. SL's other options are just expensive.
ALEKs is $20 a month. That's it... while I haven't used ALEKs, I've heard their pretty good (someone else can elaborate more on that).
A CLEP or DSST on the side is going to work rather well from you IMO. You get to study at your own pace, and take it when you feel you're ready. If you don't have the time to put anything into it for a week, you don't need to because there are no deadlines. If you get into a rhythm and are taking one every other week, it's still around your schedule. That's the beauty of it!

So work on a TESC course (make sure the prereq is met) and do either a CLEP, DSST, or ALEKs on the side. That's my $0.02.