Associates degree options for beginners

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For college-age adults starting (or restarting) their degree: Here’s an affordable way to earn transferable credit
 
A lot of people here ask how to start college affordably, especially if you’re just trying to knock out gen eds or work toward an associate degree without committing to huge tuition bills upfront. I’ve seen a lot of beginners use this approach successfully and wanted to share what’s been working well for them.
 
Study.com’s $95/month, plan gives access to ACE-recommended courses and the model makes it doable for college-age adults starting from zero. You can move at your own pace, chip away at requirements and avoid the cost and schedule commitments that usually make school feel overwhelming for new students.
 
Here are the biggest advantages I’ve seen:
 
1. $95/month for ACE-recommended college credit
Instead of paying $1,200+ per class at a university, you get access to general education courses for one flat monthly rate and enroll in 2 at a time. If you're motivated, you can complete multiple courses in the same month and save thousands as you work toward an associate degree or transfer pathway.
 
2. Large course catalog
Study.com has more than 220 ACE-recommended courses, including upper division courses you can take later on if you keep going. For someone starting their education, this means you’re less likely to hit a dead-end mid-degree.
 
3. Designed to transfer to 2,000+ colleges
Credits are designed to transfer, and transcripts are sent within 2 business days, so you can roll courses into a degree program smoothly. Just be sure to check with your school to verify they’ll accept a course before you get started.
 
4. Faster progress for beginners: no proctors + 48-hour assignment grading
This is huge if you’re balancing work while starting school. Study.com removed proctored exams and returns assignment grades within 2 business days, which means you’re rarely waiting around to move forward.
 
5. New mobile app = study wherever you are
Since coursework is now accessible in a dedicated mobile app, students can make progress in small pockets of time (lunch breaks, downtime between shifts, evenings), which is often the biggest barrier for new or younger adult learners.
 
Who this helps:

• College-age adults who want to start a degree without debt
  
  
• Anyone working part-time while beginning college
  
  
• Students who want to complete an associate degree affordably
  
  
• First-gen students who need structure, speed and flexibility
  
  
• Learners who want a smooth transfer path with minimal friction
  

 
You can learn more about earning credit through Study.com here: https://study.com/college/index.html?adkey=eda9847cda664406840db845f2a02f6b&_channel=ambassador&_campaign=DFAssociate
 
Feel free to post any questions below.