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If the student graduates with an Associates, in the near future wants to pursue a first Bachelors, that residency fee would be paid for (no time limit).  If the student finishes an Associates, Bachelors and wants to come back for a second Bachelors, they would need to pay a second residency fee - this is one of the reasons for those who want both Bachelors to complete them at the same time.

How I read this residency fee is, if you pay the fee and don't graduate within 15 months (for Associates, Bachelors, or both at the same time), the fee needs to be paid again. Here's the link for their residency fee and a copy/paste of their info.  Link: https://www.tesu.edu/tuition/fees

If a student pays either residency waiver fee or does not graduate within 15 months, they will be required to pay additional credit hour residency waiver fees.

Students who successfully graduate from their first associate degree at TESU and pay the waiver will have been deemed to meet the University’s Credit Hour Residency requirement for both the completed associate degree and their first bachelor’s degree should they pursue one at TESU.

I'm only one data point, but figured I'd share this recent experience.

I'm currently enrolled for a second Bachelors at TESU. First one was granted nearly 20 years ago. Since I'm doing the BS CIS, I requested to also tack on the "freebie" Associates in CS. It was explained to me that this request was denied because I already have the prior BSAST, and they don't like to grant a lower degree after already having conferred a higher degree.

It's immaterial to me personally, but just thought I'd mention this in the context of your comment that I bolded in blue above.