Current fastest/least expensive option for RA credits?

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Forgive me if this is covered in another thread, but in searching the archive I couldn't find a current, clear post describing best options. 

I have several colleagues who are specifically interested in a TESU degree (preferred over UMPI due to less stringent distribution requirements.) 

Now that the Pierpoint associates degree is no longer as free/easy as it was, are there any inexpensive options to earn the minimum required RA credits for TESU? Obviously state community college programs with low/no tuition are one option, my question is whether there are other options that are quicker/easier than community college classes. 

Thanks in advance!