Newbie Guidance & Advice

[mrey11]

How much is it going to cost, and how long is it going to take, for you to graduate from your local school?  If it's more than $7,000, then yes, you're going to pay more.  BUT, depending on how good the school is, and how good their internship programs are, it may be a good idea to continue.

But if you decide to switch, there are several options:
1) TESU
2) COSC
3) WGU

They all have their pros and cons, so you should do some research on all of them before making a decision.

Another option would be to stay at your current school but take more clep, fast, ace etc to cut down costs. Find their policies on these things and take as much as you can. Also taking Community college courses as well. But doing this you have to know their policies first. But in the end your degree would still say "xyz" university on it, it would jsut cost less.

Also apply for scholarships and fasfa etc.

The big 3 are a good option but they arent for everyone. I was going the big 3 route but switched to a brick and morter school. It costs a little more but I dont regret a thing so far. The big 3/wgu are great but all they get you is a degree. Which can be ok for some (especially etablished working adults) but I wanted networking, internships, accountability, social events, and more.

Thanks, I'm actually currently working full time in the Human Resources field for 10+ years, but getting passed over for promotions due to not having my degree. Which is what prompted me to start this journey last year. My concern was that the school I am currently enrolled in requires a minimum of 10 upper level classes be taken through them in order to graduate and some of the lower level classes I can't seem to find alternative ways to take them in order to cut cost. Their fees are $397 per credit so it will be around $12k to graduate with BS from them if not more due to the lower level classes I can't find.