Status of WNMU's graduate in-state tuition rate for 6 or fewer credits

Discussion in 'General Distance Learning Discussions' started by dlp, Feb 3, 2012.

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  1. dlp

    dlp New Member

    I had read on this forum that WNMU may potentially be discontinuing its discount for out-of-state graduate students, which makes me sad :(

    I emailed this to Jessica about it: "Currently, graduate students who are enrolled in 6 or fewer credits pay the in-state tuition rate. However, I've heard that this discount may be discontinued in the near future. Is this true, and if so, when will it be discontinued? If the discount were to be discontinued while I am enrolled, would I be able to be "locked in" to the in-state tuition rate until I graduate, or would I have to start paying the out-of-state tuition rate?"

    This was her reply: "As of right now, if you take 6 credit hours or less, you will fall under in-state tuition no matter where you are. We are not sure what will happen to this rule, but it could possibly change and it could possibility not. If it does change, we also do not know how or when it will affect the MAIS students. I wish that I could give you a better answer to this question, but at the moment, we just do not know either. What I can tell you is that, we are advocates for this rule and will do what we can to make sure that it stays the way it is. We realize that a lot of MAIS students need this tuition rate, so we want to make sure that we can support our students for as long as we can."

    I appreciate Jessica's helpfulness and honesty. I really like the MAIS program, but I just wish I could know for sure if/when the discount will go away, because I'm hesitant to enroll if I may not be able to finish the degree due to the rising cost. Sigh...
     
  2. mattbrent

    mattbrent Well-Known Member

    I believe a lot of this has to do with the New Mexico legislature. If they change the rule, I'm not sure if the schools can do anything about it.

    -Matt
     
  3. rebel100

    rebel100 New Member

    dlp, I have exactly the same concern. I finally decided to go with WNMU, hope for the best, and develop a backup plan. If the price rises to great and I have less than 6 credits acquired I plan to transfer into the Morningside MA and finish up. If I have more than that it will likely be APU/AMU as they accept something like 12-18 credits into their MA program.

    Jessica is awesome, very responsive and helpful.
     
  4. StefanM

    StefanM New Member

    Because it's my second master's, I am trying to knock out 18 hours in English before I do anything on my second concentration. That way, if I bail, I will at least have 18 hours in the subject, which will permit me to teach at my current institution (I know the Dean, and I pretty much have the OK whenever I am eligible). If I have to bail at that point, I will. I might bail at that point anyway, but if the cost remains low, I will probably stick through until the end.

    If the cost shoots up before then, I suppose I will probably just stop. It's not worth it to pay 580 a credit hour for English credits.
     
  5. bazonkers

    bazonkers New Member

    Anyone have her direct email? All i have is [email protected] and I'm trying to resolve a login issue. No one has responded since Monday.
     
  6. Paidagogos

    Paidagogos Member

    Don't worry, dive in, and get it done.

    I started out taking one class at a time my first three semesters. Now I plan on taking two at a time until I finish. After this semester, I'll be halfway done, and I'm ready to coast out until the end. The cost of everything everywhere is rising, but that shouldn't stop you from taking action.

    At any rate, get your two classes finished, and you can usually transfer at least that much to another program somewhere else. Good luck to you!
     
  7. dlp

    dlp New Member

    Thanks everyone! Sorry bazonkers, I don't have Jessica's email... I only have the one that you mentioned.

    I'm also interested in a couple of Amberton's master's programs, and it looks like they'll accept up to 12 transfer credits. If I start at WNMU, I guess I'll just have to make sure that the classes I take will apply toward a degree at Amberton if I did end up having to transfer.
     
  8. rebel100

    rebel100 New Member

    She answers the address you have, usually very quick.
     

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