ACE into UMPI then out?

[Duneranger]

No chance for Pell anyways (lost that chance over a decade ago lol), it would be self-funded! Intent was to knock out major credits since my GEC are covered by my BS degree.

Dumb question here - what degree do you want that UMPI doesn't offer?  Because if you're trying to "knock out major credits," that to me says that you want a degree with a major similar to what UMPI offers already.  So why wouldn't you just get a degree at UMPI?

History. UMPI has it but their course offerings in my interest area are rather sparse

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Did a quick search and couldn't find a readily available answer.

A lot of BM schools with online components do not take Sophia or even ACE credits. Could you theoretically transfer your ACE credits into UMPI, maybe do one term and then transfer to another program since UMPI is regionally accredited?

This may not be super cost-effective but time wise it makes sense especially if other programs have classes/degrees that cater to your needs more.

What you're trying to do here is called "credit laundering" but unfortunately, it won't work - schools want to see your original credit.  So if they don't take ACE credit, they won't take the credits from your UMPI transcript, because it will show that they are "transfer" credits.

Your choices are 1) finish at UMPI and then go for a 2nd bachelor's degree at your school of choice (which should hopefully take your degree and waive your GE and Free Elective credits, leaving you with only major coursework to complete; 2) finish at UMPI and then get a master's degree in the major of your choice; or 3) choose a school that will take ACE and has the major you want, and skip UMPI altogether.

Option #1 caveats - some schools will not allow you to get a 2nd bachelor's degree; some schools will not waive all GE's and Free Electives; no financial aid if you would have qualified had you gone the regular route.

Option #2 caveat: you may need to show that you have completed pre-reqs for your master's program, and not all schools will accept ACE credit as meeting the pre-reqs.

Option #3 caveat: you'll pay more than you would have at UMPI, but you'll have the degree you actually want.

Yeah based on these options, either I suck it up with the classes at UMPI or take the long route at another university. Given my current time constraints just doing UMPI's program makes the most sense. Most schools want the 30 credits for a major, sophia just helps knock out classes I dont have a strong interest in (US history).

This would be my 2nd BA/BS degree. I have a masters and 3/4th of another masters done.