Clarification on “free” add-on Associates degree

[Mccderm]

1. For ASNSM degrees, you can see the concentrations here: https://tesu.smartcatalogiq.com/Current/...athematics They are Comp Sci, Math, and Biology. Biology would be the most difficult/expensive one to get, simply because of the Biology II requirement. There are places to get Biology II w/ Lab, but it's usually $500+. (Portage would be almost $900 for just Biology II, while some community colleges might have it for cheaper. But you probably have to take Biology I at the same CC, so the cost will be $500-1000 for the two classes if you go with a CC.) With Comp Sci and Math, it's easy to find the required classes at Study.com or Sophia.

2. Yes. If you want to choose one of the Associate degrees with a capstone (non-free), you can do that. Or you can pick a different degree from that page. For instance, you could get the AA or ASBA in addition to the ASNSM with Comp Sci & Math.

3. If you follow the degree plan for the BA Comp Sci, the ASNSM Comp Sci will automatically fill up as you go. You will need no additional credits. If you graduate with the ASNSM first, then the BACS, the Associate is no longer free. In order to get the degree for free, it is essential to graduate with all desired degrees at once. This also applies if you want to do the BACS and BSBA Computer Information System duel degree.

4. Considering your age, suggested order of events for TESU is: 

• Earn some credits (see next step)
  
• Apply to TESU (https://www.tesu.edu/admissions/undergrad-admissions). If you're a month or two away from turning 20, apply just after your birthday. If you've only recently turned 19, you may want to focus on your required RA credits. It's unclear whether you can take TECEPs as an underage visiting student and I can't remember their unstated policies. ASU Universal Learner, Finnish universities, and TEL Learning are possible places to get RA (or RA-equivalent) credit for TESU. You will need a total of at least 30 RA (equivalent) credits to get a degree.
  
• As soon as you are in applicant status, pay for the $52 Medical Terminology TECEP. You do not have to take the TECEP. Pay for it and forget about it.
  
• Continue to transfer in classes for your Associate and Bachelor degrees. If you hit ~12 months and you have not graduated nor taken a class from TESU yet, pay for the Medical Terminology TECEP again to remain fully enrolled.
  
• Take at least the capstone/cornerstone. If desired, do the flat-rate 16-credit term to avoid paying the residency waiver. (These 6 or 16 credits would count toward the required RA credits, so plan accordingly.)
  
• Assuming all classes passed, graduate.
  

5. As stated previously, you will graduate once you have completed all requirements for all degrees. Graduating early will cost extra money and they may not allow you to return for the other degree(s).

Thank you for your response as it cleared up most of my confusion about the associates add on. I belive I'm going to obtain the add-ons for ASNSM in CS and business administration, 1 other Associates (can I get ASNSM in math and an another associates degree?) and 2 bachelors in CS and Finance. I do have a few more questions about the suggested plan as follows:

1. I'm currently enrolled into another college. I would like to attend the college I'm currently enrolled at, after I complete theses degrees at TESU. How should I go about this? Should i talk to an counselor at the school about this? 

2. Why would I apply to TESU 1st? Is it because when I earn credits from ACE credits (like study.com, etc), and I'm enrolled into TESU the credits would be accounted for?

3. About enrolling into TESU, I understand that after the application proccess I have the option of taking a course or TECEP as suggested to be considered fully enrolled. However, I'm having trouble understanding when to enroll. Do I consider the deadline as its on January 3, and register b4 so I won't be considered late for registrating? And/or my birthday as you've suggested as my birthday (turning 20) is after the deadline?

4. How should I plan for financial aid (Fasa) when I take the 30 RA credits? As some needs to be earned by taking TESU courses from my understanding.