Random Thoughts About Online Tuition Vs. Standard Tuition
This is the in-between time for semesters right now and is the end of the Fall Semester and the beginning of the Spring Semester. This is the time when we choose classes. I attend college online at Clayton State University via WEBBSIT, and sometimes I really ask myself if I have made the right choice when it comes to my education. When I first began, I had a full-time job. The classes were ultra-convenient and the only way to attend school was to attend online. Now, I am only attending school full-time, and attending college via a regular campus oriented program would be a lot cheaper.
The pros still lie in the fact that if I do get a job, it is much more convenient. Also, financial aide and student loans may not cover my applicable expenses if tuition were 3 times less expensive. I think that loans and Pell still apply, but I do need to check with my financial aid advisor. I am in the process of consulting with my regular advisor to determine how the classes transfer.
The cons are that my classes might not transfer completely. I would also need to either move or drive for 2 hours each way each day that classes are held. I would also have to sit in classes. This means around 8-16 hours each week that would have to be devoted to sitting in class (which has always made me fall asleep).
In any case, why would college on campus be cheaper??? Should it be less expensive? No heating or electricity costs. No student meals. Instead, it is more expensive, and I get charged an extra fee for going to school online! My tuition is 3 times as much and my “Online Course Fee” is $175. Still, I love the convenience.
This is one of those moments in life when you wonder if you have made a huge mistake. I really like going to college online, and it is so convenient. Alas, it is much more expensive, and I really need a new car. Well, I can live without a new one for the moment, and I do have a job interview soon! Wish me luck.
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