Final UoPeople / University of the People Degree Plan

[TaraD2020]

Coming back to this post to let everyone know that I start my last two courses for my Bachelors in Business Administration from the University of the People on January 23rd! 

Although the student advising is not perfect, if you have a brain and can write an email, its all pretty seamless to resolve any issues.  The only issues I incurred were with course registration in my last 2 terms.  The new "learning pathway" is a bit wonky for upperclassmen and/or those who have transferred credits, but if you know what you need and what you should be registered for, you just write that out as if you are talking to a toddler, and all gets resolved.  

I ended up applying and receiving a partial scholarship, so my total cost will be as follows:

Application Fee - $60.00
Transfer fee per course $17 x 10 - $170.00 (20 Sophia courses were FREE due to their partnership)
Course Assessment Fees $140 x 2 - $280 (Paid when courses are completed, not up front)
Course Assessment Fees including scholarship $100 x 8 - $800
BA Total @ UoPeople - $1,310

(plus whatever I paid at Sophia for 2 months with coupons.. I think $148)

If you transfer 90 credits, specifically from Sophia and Coursera (which is what I did), the least amount of time it will take to finish your degree is 1 year (5 terms).  UL prerequisites prevent you from taking more than 2 courses per term.  I wouldn't even suggest more anyway, because the courses are so writing intense, I would think it would be difficult for anyone to keep their head straight.

Also, they just had a visit from WASC and per the University President, Shai Reshef, they passed all the requirements for RA status, so its just up to WASC to confirm and solidify.  Should be happening in February!

Taking this route, over the last year, and having a minimal cost for an RA degree was absolutely 100% worth it.  The classwork was NO JOKE and I NEVER want to hear the words "in text citations or APA7 formatting" EVER AGAIN!  But honestly, I am so happy I went this route and have ZERO debt.  Plus, I am going to try and file for the US Adult Education Federal Tax Credit, so maybe it will cost me nothing!