Question about TESC, ACE, and transfering hours

[jayboy]

I sent my transcripts to TESC and I received them. I need about 30 hours. I was planning on using Straighterline and Penn Foster for my Homeland Security Degree.

Any suggestions on getting this done easier/more economical?

Where does ACE come into play?

So if I take a class at Straighterline and pass it what's next? Do I send it to ACE to start a transcript there? I confused on how all of this works. What if I take the course and TESC accepts it now but a year from now they don't accept it. Am I grandfathered in? My previous college was 20 years ago.

Jason