New here; intrigued, slightly confused and overwhelmed

[rachel83az]

Canadian universities are usually more expensive, especially for mature students, than the universities we discuss here. Even when one is a Canadian citizen.

Depending on exactly where in Canada you're located, your best option for Comp Sci (or related) at a low cost and at a faster speed would probably be either WGU or TESU. If your programming diploma gave university credit, WGU would not recognize that (too old) but TESU ought to - assuming a favorable evaluation.

WGU is pass/fail. All transfer credit should be completed before you can even think about applying. They will not accept additional credit after you are enrolled - though you can defer enrollment if you find you need to transfer in additional credits. Due to your experience, you stand a good chance of being able to complete a WGU degree in 6 months, assuming maximum transfer. We can certainly help you with sourcing credit to maximize your chances of a quick degree. There are some degree plans here: https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Category:WGU

TESU is a bit more complicated. They should accept your old credits, but that depends on what the evaluation says. For a BACS specifically, you can transfer in up to 117 of 120 credits. (Other degrees are up to 114 of 120.) If you can complete WGU in 6 months, TESU would be more expensive. If it would take you more than 6 months (due to time commitments, etc.) to finish, TESU should be at least marginally cheaper. There are TESU degree plans and more information here: https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Category:TESU

Neither TESU nor WGU should care about your prior low grades.