Please help me map out a good degree path and navigate fin aid.

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In my experience at WGU, you don't get to pick and choose which courses you take. There are degree plans for each degree. No courses outside of the degree plan are allowed. You don't choose which order you take courses either. Your mentor has to approve your courses. WGU has been tightening the reigns in terms of students veering off the path especially on newer students. During your first term, you must complete the 4 courses assigned to you before you can add anymore. WGU is a 6 month term not a semester. Yes, they accept financial aid. If you start a WGU degree, why not just finish it? Seems odd to transfer to TESU where you'll have to complete at least 3 courses (7 credits) including a Capstone. At TESU, financial aid can't be used for the fee waiver so you're stuck paying that out of pocket.