buffer time for graduation processing?

Hi,

For Excelsior, I was hoping to avoid paying the annual fee by completing all within a year. Do I need to have all my tests done months beforehand to leave enough time for them to receive + process the scores? How much time would I have to leave to be safe? If they process all the credits by the 1 year mark, but the graduation date is later, I won't have to pay the annual tuition? Or if I complete the credits but they don't process it, I do have to pay?

Thanks.

 

Anyone?

 

It varies...there are so many factors. I received my associates degree one month after they received my last transcript. But, that's fast. The standard is 2 months. An advisor would be able to give you a more definitive answer.