Thomas Edison new Per Credit Tuition

[sanantone]

It's accurate. I've asked them twice through email and once over the phone. The admissions counselor told me over the phone that there weren't enough TECEPs to do this. Um, yeah. There are like 30 TECEPs. I told him there were more than enough business TECEPs (11) and plenty of other TECEPs that could be used for general education and free electives. He didn't have a rebuttal for that.

[mlwilliamsiv]

Hello Everyone.

Thank you to everyone who inquired about this with TESC and received the appropriate responses. I finished my Associates Degree with Excelsior (Associate of Science). I always planned to finish my Bachelors with them but was very displeased with the level of service I received from them in regards to my degree. I totally understand that nobody is perfect and we as humans do make mistakes. However, if you are employed in the capacity as an academic counselor...then I firmly believe that you should know what the heck you are talking about. My counselor was a sweet lady but she wasn't very good at her job. My "benefit-of-the-doubt" only runs so far. I do not intend to turn this into a debate but the reason I chose Excelsior initially was because they were cheaper than TESC and they were more liberal with credits for liberal arts degrees as opposed to TESC with the exception of FEMAS and English Composition CLEP. However, currently I was deeply appalled that an institution that claims to be not-for-profit charges more than established institutions here in my state like Central Michigan University. I really don't see how these institutions justify these prices for students that are taking online courses.

I'm not going to rant forever because I can but I'm glad to see that TESC has changed their policies and instituted this per-credit option. I'm planning on finishing my BSBA in Accounting degree with TESC because of this new per-credit option and just taking the 8 TECEPS to accomplish the residency requirement. My personal opinion...I would like to see every newbie who is directed to this forum to be directed to TESC. Not knocking COSC...I don't really know too much about them. I firmly believe Excelsior is going to lose alot of students to TESC due to TESC's new per-credit option.

I just want to thank everyone again for their diligence and I always have and always will love this forum. I have been out-of-the-loop for awhile but it's nice to see some of my "old gang" is still here doin' the damn thang!!! I love you all and thanks for all of your hard work and dedication.

Before I go....I apoligize for any grammatical errors and any confrontational tone in this message. I'm a little depressed and I've had one too many drinks but I'm still a good person...don't JUDGE ME!!!!!!!!!!!!

From a loyal degree seeker,

Marshall

It's accurate. I've asked them twice through email and once over the phone. The admissions counselor told me over the phone that there weren't enough TECEPs to do this. Um, yeah. There are like 30 TECEPs. I told him there were more than enough business TECEPs (11) and plenty of other TECEPs that could be used for general education and free electives. He didn't have a rebuttal for that.

[sanantone]

I think you and UptonSinclair would have a lot to talk about. :p

While I think Excelsior charges too much for tuition, I don't expect it to be as cheap as public colleges. Even though it's non-profit, it's a private school that is not subsidized by tax dollars.

TESC is known for poor customer service. The advisors on the phone are often wrong, but you can usually get accurate information by emailing them. When you email, they direct your message to someone who specializes in your degree. You can also set up phone advisement appointments with the advisor of your choice.

[mlwilliamsiv]

Hey Sanantone!

I surely didn't mean to step on anybody's toes. We are all entitled to our opinions. I neglected to mention in my last post that that was one of the primary reasons why I steered clear of TESC in the first place...because of all the negative reviews I've read on this forum about their customer service. I personally have never attended TESC personally so I can not attest to that fact.

I guess overall it's no big deal for the people who have money like that...so I'm not directing my comments towards those folks. My comments are directed to people like me...who have to count their duckets!!! As you stated in previous posts, TESC looks like a better deal then Excelsior and COSC. I just need to hurry up and finish my BSBA in Accounting degree before TESC decides to come to their senses and change the per-credit tuition structure!

I think you and UptonSinclair would have a lot to talk about. :p

While I think Excelsior charges too much for tuition, I don't expect it to be as cheap as public colleges. Even though it's non-profit, it's a private school that is not subsidized by tax dollars.

TESC is known for poor customer service. The advisors on the phone are often wrong, but you can usually get accurate information by emailing them. When you email, they direct your message to someone who specializes in your degree. You can also set up phone advisement appointments with the advisor of your choice.

[FilMor]

Yes I think it is correct I also sent an email and they said... "The Per Credit Tuition Plan will not require that you submit an annual enrollment fee. TECEPs will cost an out-of-state resident $36 per credit attempt. Yes, you may register for TECEPs to meet your residency requirements under this plan." This is great news!

Hi, Is this confirmed?