TESC cost & MDCP

[defscarlett]

I've read some conflicting things so I'm hoping someone has an answer for me. I'm currently enrolled right now through MDCP and am in the Army National Guard. Being that I'm in a reserve component do I pay in-state or out-of-state tuition and enrollment fee if I were not in the MDCP? Also, if I were to take the 4 or 5 classes that I need under the MDCP program and then switch to a regular enrollment before meeting the "residency" requirement what would happen?

I'm self-paying for my education, so I'm trying to figure out the cheapest option...

[Prloko]

For TESC , active duty military members are considered residents and pay the resident tuition rate if using one of the comprehensive or enrolled options. If using th MDCP, tuition is at the full TA rate of $250 per c/h. If you are not on active duty, I believe you have to pay the full rate out of state rate of $221 (covered by TA) plus the enrollment fee (not covered by TA). Are you eligible for the GI Bill? A few members have posted that the GI Bill paid the enrollment fee. I'm assuming you are trying to take as few classes as possible.

One member on here stated they were part of the MDCP and when they completed their requirements, switched to regular enrollment and paid the fee.

Are you not using Nat Guard TA?

[defscarlett]

I am saving the rest of my TA to cover my Master's degree. As far as GI Bill I only get the Selected Reserve amount which is about $350/mo sent to me.

[Prloko]

Under you plan, the enrolled option will cost you about $6,000 in tuition and fees, if you go under the MDCP (and get the 24 credits) it will cost you about the same if you take all TESC classes. If you stick to your 4 TESC classes and and take 4 TECEPs it will go down to roughly $3,500. This is all assuming that you do not qualify for the resident tuition. If you switch the straighterline english classes for TECEPs, that knocks out 6 credits for your MDCP requirement, mix in some more TECEPs and you can reduce your cost considerbly (since they are $99 each). Also, why are you using ECE's rather than TECEP classes, aren't ECE's more expensive?

[defscarlett]

I'm taking the two ECE's because they are specific course requirements for my BS. I'll definetly look into switching out for some TECEPS? Do those count toward the residency requirement for the MDCP?

[Prloko]

I'm taking the two ECE's because they are specific course requirements for my BS. I'll definetly look into switching out for some TECEPS? Do those count toward the residency requirement for the MDCP?

Yes, all TESC courses and exams count for the residency under the MDCP.