Question about course credit

[shadowgem]

I can't recommend Sophia enough for college algebra.

I like your suggestion but if my institution doesn't accept ACE credit courses for College Algebra which other options I have? I'm certain there are cheap community colleges that offer this course online.

FHSU may accept ACE credits. It looks like they accepted them in the past through the Alternative Credit Project while it existed. However in case they don't, here are a few options you may want to consider.

No matter what choice you make you will need to refresh/relearn College Algebra. If you would prefer a course format to do this, but still want to save money you have a few options. 

New Mexico Junior Community College offers College Algebra online for around $210. You could also check local community colleges in your area to see if they offer online courses which my have cheaper in-state rates for you, although $69 per credit hour is a great price.

Another option may be to take the free ASU EdX Mooc course but pay the $50 to verify it in case you decide to transcript the course through ASU later. But you could also just use the course to thoroughly learn College Algebra enough to be comfortable with an exam option that your school would accept such as the College Algebra Clep which would be completely free by taking advantage of the Modern States voucher program. You could supplement with Khan Academy videos for free. When you complete the Mooc course, get a modernstates voucher and try the CLEP. If it is still too challenging and you are unable to pass, then you have the insurance of still being able to transcript the course through ASU.

According to their Credit By Examination page, they do accept Excelsior exams which are RA credits by exam. Excelsior offers a Precalculus Algebra Uxcel Exam for $110, if that could meet the College Algebra requirement.

You could check to see if they accept TECEPs from TESU which are also RA credits by exam. TESU offers a College Algebra TECEP exam for $150.

It also looks like FHSU offers their own challenge exams including College Algebra for $25 per credit hour as well.

If you do decide to test out using a CBE and need good free study videos, I highly recommend Khan Academy, ProfRobBob or Professor Leonard. Saylor Academy also offers a free College Algebra course that includes a free online textbook, a workbook with practice questions and solutions, and practice quizzes and practice exam that you could use to test your knowledge before attempting any CBE or the CLEP.