Need to make a decision in the next few hours…………

[Vle045]

I have been struggling with what I want to do.  So I need someone to bounce some ideas off of.  

I tried the free Walden term.  I finished ONE competency, so that is most likely not worth anything now that it is done.

I was also accepted at NAU.  Let me say that I really do like what they have to offer.  But the term is 6 months, so it’s a longer commitment.   But a good price at $3,000 for a term.  But not a great price if I don’t have the time.  I do work full time from home and also have a part time job which is somewhat flexible.  I have to pay tonight if I am going to go forward.  But I can drop it and choose a different start date.

Part of me thinks that maybe I should just stick with some free and super cheap options (that might not necessarily lead to a degree).  Such as the ENEB or Christian Leaders… or even Saylor.  Just to try to keep learning and keep the mind sharp!        Maybe after some time, I might find I can work faster on a degree program.

I am also interested in the option of getting a full scholarship to Columbia Southern or Waldorf (I applied for it at CSU).  I could do one course at a time and if I understand correctly, they have some flexibility in the timeframes.

Doing NAU now is not exactly about the money.  Although if I am kidding myself on how much I can complete on competency based, it sure is an expensive experiment.  I’ve got a job and a half and a kid starting high school… a puppy…. And a hubby that works third shift.

When all is said and done, I don’t want to spend over $10,000 (if it’s a masters).  Less, if I do undergrad.