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The waiver is only good for 12 months. You might be able to finish a bachelor's in that time, you might not. This is why people tend to graduate with the two degrees at once.
In progress:
TESU - BA Computer Science; BSBA CIS; ASNSM Math & CS; ASBA

Completed:
Pierpont - AAS BOG
Sophia (so many), The Institutes (old), Study.com (5 courses)
ASU: Human Origins, Astronomy, Intro Health & Wellness, Western Civilization, Computer Appls & Info Technology, Intro Programming
Strayer: CIS175, CIS111, WRK100, MAT210
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In a previous post where I am copy/pasting some of this I mentioned that I value my brain cells and those neurons are the only ones that don't re-generate, I would do it differently...  Here are my calculations:  You need 16 credits to skip the residency waiver, and you don't have the Study.com discount, so it becomes a total of 16 x 519 = 8304.  If that's the case, I would take all lower level requirements in one term and the two capstones in another term, saving the neurons for better use when we age!  

The cost of the cornerstone/2 capstones and waiver is $4671+$3192=$7863.   So, I would really like to say, get the 2nd degree for under $600 bucks baby!  In fact, since you're paying sweet money, get two associates along with the two bachelors... on me cuz i'm awesome... oh wait, you're paying... and here's my plan for you!  In this order, since you've not started the Cornerstone.  You split the courses into two terms, lower level vs upper level and save even more.

Term 1: SOS-110 Cornerstone, SOS-204 Academic Community Impact, APS-295 Associates Capstone, ENG-298 Jane Austen (10 credits total)
Term 2: Alternative BALS capstone and BSBA Capstone, and if you need to extend terms for either or both, you can by 8 weeks...
This nets you the AAS ESST, this requires the APS-295 Associates Capstone, you have all the liberal arts/biz/science requirements (no extra courses needed)
Also the ASNSM Math - In your spreadsheet, you have two free elective courses in databases, change those to the 2 required Math, you need 1 more math!

If you are looking to get 16 undergraduate credits, these can be anything + cornerstone/capstones
Cost App Fee: $50
16 credits per credit tuition, courses split up accordingly or randomly in multiple terms: 16 x 519 = 8304
Grad Fee: $298
Total: $8652

If you are looking to just do just the cornerstone and two bachelors capstones, the fee is as follows
Cost App Fee: $50
9 Credits exactly in a 3 month term: $4639
Residency Waiver: $3192
Grad Fee: $298
Total: $8179

If you are looking to get 16 undergraduate credits, these can be anything + cornerstone/capstones
Cost App Fee: $50
10-12 Credits exactly in a 3 month term: $4639
6 credits for both Capstones in 3 month: $3114
Grad Fee: $298
Total: $8101, you saved a few hundred over per credit tuition and/or won't need to work your butt off just doing all 3 at once!

You also get graded credits, learn more & the option to change Jane Austen to something else like Software Engineering as an example... That's it, yeah, easy right? So, I forgot - welcome to the board!  Have fun, read the links below to my Pell Grant, ACI & Alternative Capstone options, and Bryan's your uncle!  Oh wait, when did we become family? LOL

Final Note: You didn't mention which state you're in, so the 16 credits are for out of state.  If you're instate in NJ, the pricing differs.
Link Pell Grant - Courses or  Waiver: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...ng-Courses?
Link to ACI/Alternative Capstone: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...ity-Impact
Study.com Offer https://bit.ly/3RTJ3I9
UPI Study https://www.upistudy.com/?ref=f6bc41

Pre-Med Online, MSc Biomedical Sciences (Starting Jan 2026)
In Progress: UoPeople BS Health Science

Completed: UMPI BAS & MAOL (2025)
TESU ASNSM Biology, BSBA (ACBSP Accredited 2017)

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