Is it best to test out before or during a degree plan?

[desireelws50]

I am planning to enroll in a liberal art bachelor degree. I want to know did most of you think its better to test out the first two years of college and enroll later or enroll part-time and test out as many as I can. I do have a 1k in savings I can use for testing out but it would be easier if I was enrolled and had access to financial (student loans ex) aid. Which method did most of you use when testing out to reduce cost?