Are there an y cheap online colleges (not University of phoenix)
2006-07-09 13:18:01 · 8 answers · asked by Reshmi P 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
If you see college as an inconvenience you might as well skip it.
2006-07-09 13:21:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cheap, I doubt it. But, you can take some courses by mail or on-line. Have you ever been given a grant or student loan? If not apply and then maybe you can afford the University of Phoenix.
There are also placement exams that you can take. Take the test instead of taking the class, but they are pretty expensive, but less than $60 each. Of course you will have to check with your college to make sure they will accept the credits, usually they will if the college is accredited. Some colleges even offer credit for life experiences, like your job.
Finally a community college will have a flexible schedule, and they offer most of the general requirement courses. This is the method that I recommend. It is a lot easier to learn a course with a teacher in a class with other students. You will find that it will take the same amount of time. I don't know your situation, but if you have a family then they are going to have to work with you to reach your goal. 9 credits should only be 3 classes. If you have to work then tell your boss, most will be a little flexible with you on this, especially if having a degree will make you a more valuable employee. Some major companies may even help pay.
List of recognized accreditation associations of higher learning: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_recognized_accreditation_associations_of_higher_learning
Guide to On-Line Schools: http://www.guidetoonlineschools.com/schools/?source=google_gtos_accrd&kw=gtos_accrd_accredited_college
Directory of On-Line Colleges: http://www.directoryofonlineschools.com/main.jsp;jsessionid=MDpnzMNvwbumOC9jzgtb5Q**.worker8?campustype=online&CLK=6070917331339777&kw=online_college_courses&redirected=Index
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2006-07-09 20:48:12 · answer #2 · answered by Dan S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you do have the time to complete your degree, but it would be difficult to finish them at your current school. Make sure your school will accept the credits from the other college once you have a plan.
One thing I did to reduce costs was to take a test to opt out of some basic requirements. All you do is buy the books for the course from the bookstore and take an exam.
If you are not going to be missed in the course, you could just buy the book and take the exams. That worked in my day, but I don't know if it still works today.
2006-07-09 20:28:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most universities have tests for the general classes that you can take. The cost for these classes are low and you can also take sample test online. I too went to the University of Phoenix and have 3 credits needed for my degree and don't have time to take the last class. I am going take one of those test for only $30.00. So try other universities in your area and take the tests for the needs credits.
2006-07-09 20:28:04 · answer #4 · answered by BeeLuv 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
see if the college you went to has distance learning. that's how i'm finishing mine with my 3 kids.
2006-07-09 20:22:22 · answer #5 · answered by gumby 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try Central Texas collage they have on line classes
2006-07-09 20:23:24 · answer #6 · answered by Bobby 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make the time. You'll regret it later on.
2006-07-09 20:23:16 · answer #7 · answered by Lin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
university of maryland
2006-07-09 20:21:43 · answer #8 · answered by gene_frequency 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋