Looking for some advice before applying to TESC/TESU

[swalke321]

1. I've heard one should finish their credits before transferring to TESC that way they only have to pay one year of the enrollment fee? But how do you know the credits will all transfer correctly?

TESC has the Pay Per Credit plan so you can apply early on in the process. It is helpful to apply early since you lock in a degree plan and if there are any changes then you do not have to worry about not being able to graduate on time. It also allows you to transfer in credits from outside TESC and have your academic plan updated regularly. The pay per credit plan allows you to take one TECEP per 12 month period and remain an enrolled student. If you plan on using financial aid you would want to find out how it affects financial aid.

5. I'd like to transfer in sooner and get an associates in computer studies or the business administration one via saylor, is this advisable or should I not even bother since I'd have to pay the enrollment fee on the associates degrees? Then again later on the BS?

You pay one enrollment fee every 12 months. If you choose the comprehensive tuition plan the enrollment fee is included. The enrolled options plan has an enrollment fee and then you pay for each class that you take. The pay per credit plan allows you to be enrolled after registering for at least 3 credits. I first applied to the BA CJ program. I then decided to take a TECEP before officially enrolling. After the TECEP semester began I became an enrolled student. A couple of months later I decided I wanted to pursue the AAS in CJ. I emailed advising and asked to have the AAS CJ added to my record. I did not have to reapply or pay any additional fees. I have both the AAS CJ and BA CJ on my record. I plan on graduating with the AAS in CJ first and then continuing with the BA CJ. If you graduate twice, you have to pay separate graduation fees. As long as I register for a TECEP in April or switch to a different tuition plan I will remain an enrolled student.