Originally Posted by
thomaskies
I searched older threads but still have some specific questions. I’m European looking to select an online college for a Bachelor’s degree (Aviation), while trying receive max credits for previous studies/experience. Priority being fast completion time and total cost, these are the institutions I’m currently considering: Liberty, UVU, Texas A&M, ERAU Online, TESU, Florida Tech, UND.
I have attended virtual information sessions and 1-on-1 meetings and have gotten some of my questions answered but some places haven’t been so helpful. What I do receive from every institution is almost daily spam email. Some questions:
1) Every place keeps saying “apply now for 50$”. This seems to be the only way in finding out how many credits I will actually receive (some offer unofficial free consultation prior). Is there an obligation / contract after applying? In other words, can I apply to 3 different colleges and then pick the most suitable and not be stuck with 3 tuition fees?
2) Do the transcripts along with the Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) need to be sent prior application deadline in general or can they be finished later (prior program start/early on in the program)? The FCE process has quite a long turnaround time.
3) Can these online programs in general be completed at your own pace (and be finished sooner) / do they have a set schedule you need to stick with?
This is something a 21-month (and counting) furlough with 0-pay (no CARES Act here) motivate you to do. Don’t suggest to get an degree “in anything but aviation” as I won’t: FAA ATP, 1 year of foreign college and 14 EASA ATPL subjects will hopefully knock off 2+ years off of these degrees. I’ve been lucky enough to been busy in business aviation this pandemic and plan to survive the next one too without a non-aviation degree. I’m just looking to check the degree mark to have more opportunities in the near future. I’ll also be financing the studies myself as it’s unlikely I’ll be eligible for any type of financial aid/scholarship (no GI bill here either) - thus the emphasis on max credit/minimum total cost. Thank you.
At TESU you can apply for $50 and that's only what you have to pay in order to get an acedemic evaluation and talk to an advisor. It's good for one year, after that you'd have to reapply and pay $50 again. You only start paying tuition when you take one of their classes. It's all based on your own pace, you can transfer up to 90 credits from any single source (like clep, stud.,com etc.) and have to take at least 16 credits at their college.
For the aviation flight technology BS they give you up to 57 credits if you have an ATP, CFI, CFII, MEI and 121 training. You can see the full list on their website. That's half of the degree already done!