Wednesday, November 7, 2012

The Best Investment

Back to School


This past Monday, I once again started classes to finish up my bachelor's degree.  I would have started again sooner, but my employer only pays so much per year, so I figured I would take a couple month break and have them pay it for me. That is an excellent benefit!!

The Next Few Months

Are going to be rough.  Well, that may be an understatement.  I take classes online, which is nice since I'm overseas and all, and they only last 8 weeks. I have it in my mind that I will have my degree this spring.  I am very stubborn.  I need 31 more credits to graduate.  Assuming every class is 3 credit hours that is 10 classes. By April. How am I going to do this without going crazy? No clue. 


This will be me.

 

Here is the Plan:


  • November- 
    • 2 classes start (one 3 credits, the other 4) = FREE
    • Technical Writing DSST- 3 credits = FREE
    • US History I CLEP-  3 credits = FREE
  • December
    • 2 classes start (3 credits each) = FREE
    • US History II CLEP - 3 credits = FREE 
  • January
    • 2 classes start (3 credits each) $1500
    • College Math CLEP (3 credits) = FREE
    • Apply for Graduation!! = $100 fee
  • February
    • 1 more class!! (3 credits) = $750

So There You Have It

 

Even though it took a bit longer than I expected or wanted, my degree will be done this spring.  At a total cost of  $2350. Take that uber expensive schools and student loan companies!!!  I'm counting this as a big win.


Anyone out there still in school? Does your employer pay for it? Did you take advantage of the credit by examination programs? Anybody want to teach me math?!  I am terrible at it. Leave some love in the comments!! Oh, and I think I have figured out this button thing. So if you could share it, I'd love you for it!! Thanks!
The Almost Grown Up

2 comments:

  1. I am still in school for accounting. It seems like I am NEVER going to finish. I have to pay for it using my own money which means I can't take a million credits per semester.

    I am not too bad at math so if you need help with something just email me and I will see what I can do to help :-)

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  2. Thanks! I will definitely take you up on that offer! I've been feeling like I will never finish since 2006.... so I finally broke down and have been chipping away at it. Those CLEP tests help! And they are much cheaper ( under $100) than an actual class!!

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