TESC master's degree?

[sanantone]

Yeah, I've seen that some Texas, Louisiana, and New Mexico schools give in-state tuition rates to those who live close to the borders they share. Many schools in the Southern Association will give in-state tuition rates to students in other southern states if their major of choice is not offered as a distance education program within their state of residence. It's called the academic common market. Even more schools have electronic rates where all distance learning students pay in-state tuition. But for most people, it's still best to look in-state first. I never said it's the only place to look, just said it should be the first. It's a place to start because researching schools can become overwhelming with all of the options out there. Plus, you have the chance to qualify for in-state financial aid. I got a Texas grant for my graduate program this academic year which I would not have gotten if I attended a non-Texas school.

[bsinsc]

Thanks for the comments! Only problem is that I live in SC which is probably the least adult friendly as far as education goes.....We have Clemson and Univ.of SC and as much as I would like a degree from either, there are few options for adult learners......SC is extremely traditional.....I am looking into a Master of Healthcare Admin. at Med. Univ. of SC that can be done online. However it's traditional with no chance of bringing in any kind of credit or PLA.....

[cookderosa]

Thanks for the comments! Only problem is that I live in SC which is probably the least adult friendly as far as education goes.....We have Clemson and Univ.of SC and as much as I would like a degree from either, there are few options for adult learners......SC is extremely traditional.....I am looking into a Master of Healthcare Admin. at Med. Univ. of SC that can be done online. However it's traditional with no chance of bringing in any kind of credit or PLA.....

Generally the flexibility, PLA,test-out, and acceleration only occur at the undergraduate level (which is, imo, why finding this forum is such a great thing) because I think the grad level programs are essentially going to take a traditional amount of time and be rack rate tuition.

I still suggest Harvard
PS I'm moving to Charlotte in 2 weeks!

[sanantone]

Thanks for the comments! Only problem is that I live in SC which is probably the least adult friendly as far as education goes.....We have Clemson and Univ.of SC and as much as I would like a degree from either, there are few options for adult learners......SC is extremely traditional.....I am looking into a Master of Healthcare Admin. at Med. Univ. of SC that can be done online. However it's traditional with no chance of bringing in any kind of credit or PLA.....

I'm going to guess that 99% of regionally accredited graduate programs will not allow PLAs. Most graduate programs only allow 6-9 transfer credits; a few will allow 12-15.

[cookderosa]

I'm going to guess that 99% of regionally accredited graduate programs will not allow PLAs. Most graduate programs only allow 6-9 transfer credits; a few will allow 12-15.

I wouldn't even say that. I'd say most don't allow any transfer credit. On the rare occasion that you find one that will accept transfer, it's likely an online school and then 6-9 is probably generous. I still think APUS system is generous if they have the same policy since I last looked,

[mrs.b]

Yeah, I've seen that some Texas, Louisiana, and New Mexico schools give in-state tuition rates to those who live close to the borders they share. Many schools in the Southern Association will give in-state tuition rates to students in other southern states if their major of choice is not offered as a distance education program within their state of residence. It's called the academic common market. Even more schools have electronic rates where all distance learning students pay in-state tuition. But for most people, it's still best to look in-state first. I never said it's the only place to look, just said it should be the first. It's a place to start because researching schools can become overwhelming with all of the options out there. Plus, you have the chance to qualify for in-state financial aid. I got a Texas grant for my graduate program this academic year which I would not have gotten if I attended a non-Texas school.

Oh, I definitely agree. If in-state schools have the degree options, lower tuition, and/or grant options, in-state is definitely the way to go. I just wanted to put it out there that some states have agreements with their neighbors that may offer additional lower-priced and higher accredited options for those state schools that are slim on choice or price versatility. SC sounds like one, and Alabama is another. Luckily, Florida is a choice for Alabama residents in counties bordering the FL state line, and I would need to look again but I think Mississippi does as well. In a quick search, I saw Augusta Univ. in Georgia has an in-state tuition waiver for SC residents in bordering counties but did not look to see if they have many online graduate degree options. Perhaps some other neighboring state schools would offer similar tuition waiver options.

[bsinsc]

Thanks for the replies....It looks like this new MBA in Healthcare Admin at TESC will accept some PLA.....I thought I might be able to do a little of that since I owned my own business....I certainly don't need to take Entrepreneurship...lol! But, I agree with Jennifer, the price tag is high! Harvard seems to have some good stuff, but I don't know that I could get up there at anytime, so I need an online program I think.....I have looked into GA schools, but they are very much like SC as far as being very traditional. Now, there is Univ. of NC who has a lot to offer online, but I see nothing about a waiver for bordering state tuition.....

[cookderosa]

Thanks for the replies....It looks like this new MBA in Healthcare Admin at TESC will accept some PLA.....I thought I might be able to do a little of that since I owned my own business....I certainly don't need to take Entrepreneurship...lol! But, I agree with Jennifer, the price tag is high! Harvard seems to have some good stuff, but I don't know that I could get up there at anytime, so I need an online program I think.....I have looked into GA schools, but they are very much like SC as far as being very traditional. Now, there is Univ. of NC who has a lot to offer online, but I see nothing about a waiver for bordering state tuition.....

HA!!! You're not going to believe this but I was JUST looking at bordering state tuition. My son is looking at UNC-Charlotte and we are still picking a house, so with Charlotte so close to the border we are considering Rock Hill and/or other areas right down there. On a whim, I started looking too, and like you, I can't find a darn thing!! Here in Illinois, we have reciprocal tuition relationships in Iowa and Iowa with us (not every school, but many) so I thought we'd find at least one or two. I can't find any. I'll keep looking, but if you do find one, I'd LOVE for you to message it to me. So far, I'm coming up dry....which means taking SC off my list!

[bsinsc]

Yes, Jennifer....You will find that SC is very traditional. They do not make it easy on adults or a kid who goes out of state for school at all. My nephew is at Winthrop and it is still expensive even though it's in state. My in-laws are from NC and still own property there. I was thinking maybe I could use that for in-state tuition, but they would have to put me on the deed, etc....too much hassle.

[jam123]

Ok, so it's been almost a year since I looked into any Master degree programs.....Anybody know of any new schools that are good, but inexpensive?

Univ. of Illinois Springfield has many online master degree programs. Online tuition, regardless of where you live, is the same as in-state tuition. Figure about $12k for a master's degree. Very reputable and regionally accredited.