TESC Tuition

Discussion in 'General Distance Learning Discussions' started by gtobin, Dec 28, 2005.

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  1. gtobin

    gtobin New Member

    Hi Everyone,

    You are all quite an inspiration! After losing more promotions at work than I care to remember, I am finally motivated to finish my BA. I am going to enroll at TESC.

    I haven't enrolled yet, though I did apply, was accepted, and am now just trying to work out the financing. Sallie Mae's interest rates are awful, so I'm saving here and there and almost have enough to finish.

    I have 90 credits to transfer; need 30 more. At this point I just want the BA, not too concerned about a major, and think Liberal Studies will allow me to graduate sooner.

    Here's my question, or observation:

    I just did the tuition calculator at TESC for the upteenth time, trying to figure out a balance between courses and testing so I can pay the least amount.

    Am I correct that they charge a $2,030.00 annual tuition fee that is not applied towards any courses or exams? It sounds outrageous; what exactly is the $2,030 for?

    Anyway, nice "meeting" everyone, and best of luck to you all.

    GabrielleTESC
     
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  2. anthonym

    anthonym New Member

    The best deal is to pay the TESC comprehensive fee, which includes all admin fees and 36 sh of TESC courses and, I believe, unlimited tesc exams. But this is only the best deal if you're planning on earning your credits through tesc courses and in need of title IV financial aid.

    If not, then maybe Excelsior is a better deal, because the annual fee is much lower, can be made in payments, and covers all the admin costs and academic advising. If you plan on taking CLEP and DANTES exams for credit or using inexpensive independent study programs like LSU or BYU, then Exceslior is possibly a better choice.
     
  3. Abner

    Abner Well-Known Member

    Anthonym,

    Do you happen to know a ball park figure for the annual fee at Excelsior? Out of the Big Three, I heard Excelsior seems to grant the most credit. Just wondering.

    Thanks,

    Abner
     
  4. james_lankford

    james_lankford New Member

    yet another reason why Excelsior's web site sucks more than any web site ever


    you can't even find out how much it costs to enroll unless you sign up for an ID

    https://www.excelsior.edu/portal/page?_pageid=57,86254&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL

    that page directs you to the The Excelsior College Publications Request page, but you can't access that page without an ID. I love Excelsior. I HATE their web site.
    one time enrollment fee = $995 for a BA or BS

    that also covers the first year of advisement, after the first year you pay the student service annual fee = $515 can be made in installemnts by adding a one time $25 fee

    then a $495 graduatiojn fee

    here are direct links to the documents, don't know if you can get to them
    https://www.excelsior.edu/pls/portal/docs/PAGE/EXCELSIOR_COLLEGE/MY_EXCELSIOR_COLLEGE/PUBLICATIONS/2005_2006_Complete_Fee_Schedule_for_Undergraduate_Programs.pdf

    https://www.excelsior.edu/pls/portal/docs/PAGE/EXCELSIOR_COLLEGE/MY_EXCELSIOR_COLLEGE/PUBLICATIONS/SSAF_Payment_Plan_Brochure_and_Application.pdf

    i think they all grant credit equally, except for the GRE subject exams, Excelsior gives the most, COSC the 2nd most, TESC gives none

    on, and I think COCS and TESC WILL accept the CLEP english exam, Excelsior will not So finding a decent english course is the bain of excelsior students, but Excelsior has come out with a new 3 credit english writing exam that might be ok, haven't tried it yet
     
  5. AKelley728

    AKelley728 New Member

    TESC has two tuition plans - Comprehensive and the 'Annual Enrollment Tuition' plan. Comprehensive is $5,400 for NJ nonresidents and includes up to 12 credits per semester for a maximum of 36 credits a year through Guided Study, Online Computer Classroom, and Prior Learning Assessment.

    The 'Annual' plan is $2,030 plus $145 per credit. Think of the Annual plan as an a la carte or part-time tuition plan. Assuming you only take GS/OL/PLA classes, your magic number is eight classes for the year. If you intend on taking eight or more classes (plus alot of TECEPs) in a year, then comprehensive is your best bet. If you will be taking less than eight, then the Annual plan is for you.

    I'm a BSAB major at TESC. I'm going to school part-time, and for this year I will have four OL classes and two TECEPs. I'm paying about $1000 less by choosing the Annual plan than if I would've chosen the comprehensive plan.

    Congratulations on your degree plans. Feel free to contact me if you have any TESC questions.
     

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