Need help for UMPI YourPace Admission

[AnnaVu]

Hello everyone,
I've been a lurker for about 5 months, and found a lot of valuable information in this community—thank you all for that! I've hit a new hurdle today and could really use some advice.

I graduated high school in Vietnam in 2001 and moved to Oregon in 2005. I wasn't eligible for financial aid and took some college courses without earning official credits, focusing instead on building a new life here. I now run a small business and haven't considered going back to school.

2 years ago, life pushed me to a new world where I had to study to become ABA therapist for my own son. My passion for this field has continued to grown since then. I've received positive feedback from my supervisors and full support from my family, which has encouraged me to pursue a bachelor's degree and eventually a master's, at 41. I've been working hard this year and have earned 83 Sophia credits so far. I also applied for BOG to close the gap. 

I applied to the Liberal Studies Psychology program at UMPI 2 weeks ago and have been in touch with an admissions specialist, Nikki Enlow. I finally requested for a phone call. This morning, she informed me that my application is being transferred to a different department that handles students with prior international education. She mentioned that I need to have my high school transcripts evaluated by a third party, such as NACES or AICE, and have them sent directly to UMPI. Also, I need to provide English language proficiency exam scores and an official transcript from a local community college, even though I haven’t taken any for-credit courses there. She stated that my 83 Sophia credits would still be considered, but not good enough.

I'm feeling sad and discouraged because the process seems more complicated than I anticipated. I had hoped to start in September, but now that seems impossible.
I would greatly appreciate any advice or insights on how to navigate this situation and move fast forward. Thanks so much for your help!
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Location: Oregon, US
Age: 41- F
Desired Degree: Bachelor’s in Psychology, followed by a Master’s
Current Regional Accredited credits: 0
Current ACE / CLEP credits: 83 Sophia credits
Any certifications or military experience: No
Budget: Preferably $5-$15k, speed is more important than cost
Commitments: Full time job + 3 kids
Timeline: ASAP
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