CHEAP, Christian, RA, CBE Now Accepting ACE Credit

[SophiaPrincess]

Unlimited RA, CBE courses per 4 month term for $2400.  Cornerstone University https://soar.cornerstone.edu, is now accepting ACE transfer credits towards their online, CBE SOAR degrees. Previously, Cornerstone only accepted transfer credit from regionally accredited schools. Cornerstone is a regionally accredited, Christian university in Grand Rapids, MI.

My brother applied months ago but his Sophia credit, around 100 hours, and two Google Career Certificates were initially rejected.   My brother exchanged a few emails with school leadership and they eventually dropped the regionally accredited requirement. Cornerstone eventually accepted 87 credit hours of my brother's transfer credit. He is still appealing the rejection of his Sophia Principals in Finance. I am uncertain if they will consider other academic credit besides ACE and RA. 

For those transferring significant credit, I believe this is the 2nd least expensive RA CBE bachelor's degree program after YourPace at UMPI/UMF. For those that can't finish 10 courses in 7.5 weeks like me, Cornerstone could be the cheapest RA bachelor's degree.

[wow]

To clarify, is this a change in policy, or an exception they made for your brother but that might not apply to others?

[Jonathan Whatley]

Cornerstone’s mobile-first design is intriguing. This could facilitate studying during otherwise off time commuting, walking the dog, doing the dishes, etc.

All course materials preloaded in the intuitive SOAR app, ready whenever you are. […] Microlearning format with original podcasts, videos, audiobooks, and presentations, optimized for your smartphone — a completely modern learning experience.

[SophiaPrincess]

To clarify, is this a change in policy, or an exception they made for your brother but that might not apply to others?

They haven't said but I strongly believe Cornerstone will apply this new flexibility to all applicants. There was nothing in my brother's application or communication with the school that would lead them to bend their rules for him alone. His approach was to emphasize the value to the university of a new pool of students who have already proven they can succeed at the collegiate level. He used the business model of Liberty and GCU to make the case for expanding access to online Christian education to reach more students. If I believed this was just an exception to Cornerstone's rules, I wouldn't have posted because it would not be helpful to others.

Update:
My brother's appeal was successful and Cornerstone has accepted his Sophia Principals in Finance leaving 10 courses to complete at Cornerstone.

[Captainrekt000]

Unlimited RA, CBE courses per 4 month term for $2400.  Cornerstone University https://soar.cornerstone.edu, is now accepting ACE transfer credits towards their online, CBE SOAR degrees. Previously, Cornerstone only accepted transfer credit from regionally accredited schools. Cornerstone is a regionally accredited, Christian university in Grand Rapids, MI.

My brother applied months ago but his Sophia credit, around 100 hours, and two Google Career Certificates were initially rejected.   My brother exchanged a few emails with school leadership and they eventually dropped the regionally accredited requirement. Cornerstone eventually accepted 87 credit hours of my brother's transfer credit. He is still appealing the rejection of his Sophia Principals in Finance. I am uncertain if they will consider other academic credit besides ACE and RA. 

For those transferring significant credit, I believe this is the 2nd least expensive RA CBE bachelor's degree program after YourPace at UMPI/UMF. For those that can't finish 10 courses in 7.5 weeks like me, Cornerstone could be the cheapest RA bachelor's degree.

Wait hold up is it unlimited per 4 month semester?

https://www.cornerstone.edu/soar-tuition-and-aid/


" B.S. in Strategic Business Management
(flat rate for a maximum of 8 self-paced courses completed in four months – must complete minimum requirements to remain in good standing)

Many students will receive federal, state, and institutional aid, reducing out of pocket expenses to $0.

$2,400
per 4-month term "

Does this mean that there is a cap of 8 courses per 4 month semester (24 credits)?

[bjcheung77]

Hmm, I think they're wanting to make it a two semester or two term degree... $4800 isn't bad if you have financial aid, especially if you only have time to work on the degree using your cell phone! I don't expect much to be completed on such a simple device, for reading or view videos, sure... but actually doing the exams/quizzes, homework assignments, or something, it's going to be show stopper. Wouldn't their learning system work for desktops/laptops as well?

[speedstars]

Unlimited RA, CBE courses per 4 month term for $2400.  Cornerstone University https://soar.cornerstone.edu speed stars free, is now accepting ACE transfer credits towards their online, CBE SOAR degrees. Previously, Cornerstone only accepted transfer credit from regionally accredited schools. Cornerstone is a regionally accredited, Christian university in Grand Rapids, MI.

My brother applied months ago but his Sophia credit, around 100 hours, and two Google Career Certificates were initially rejected.   My brother exchanged a few emails with school leadership and they eventually dropped the regionally accredited requirement. Cornerstone eventually accepted 87 credit hours of my brother's transfer credit. He is still appealing the rejection of his Sophia Principals in Finance. I am uncertain if they will consider other academic credit besides ACE and RA. 

For those transferring significant credit, I believe this is the 2nd least expensive RA CBE bachelor's degree program after YourPace at UMPI/UMF. For those that can't finish 10 courses in 7.5 weeks like me, Cornerstone could be the cheapest RA bachelor's degree.

Wait hold up is it unlimited per 4 month semester?

https://www.cornerstone.edu/soar-tuition-and-aid/


" B.S. in Strategic Business Management
(flat rate for a maximum of 8 self-paced courses completed in four months – must complete minimum requirements to remain in good standing)

Many students will receive federal, state, and institutional aid, reducing out of pocket expenses to $0.

$2,400
per 4-month term "

Does this mean that there is a cap of 8 courses per 4 month semester (24 credits)?

While the courses are self-paced, there is a cap at 8 courses (roughly 24 credits) for that flat rate. You can still take fewer courses if you want, but the “unlimited” phrasing probably refers to the flexibility within that 8-course limit rather than truly unlimited courses.