What are the advantages of taking the $498 edX Information Literacy for the BACS?

I am guessing lower overall degree cost?

Hello everyone , I’m currently trying to plan my bachelor’s (mainly in Computer Science) and need serious advice with plan for it. Below are my details : 


Your Location: India
Your Age: 21 (turning 22 in August)
What kind of degree do you want?
- Bachelor’s in Computer Science (followed by a Master’s which you can recommend from where to do), or open to other suggested fields. 
- 12th-grade subjects: Physics, Math, Chemistry, Computer Science (Python), English (Non medical path).
- Main Plan: Enroll in an Indian offline or online Computer Science degree under NEP 2020 syllabus (implemented in 2024) for July 2025 session ; open to suggestions.
- Backup Plan: Either earn credits  (ACE credit courses, CLEP tests, etc.), then transfer and complete ~1 year or less on-campus in the U.S. to finish the bachelor’s later; or complete a fully online U.S. degree quickly through credit-earning.In India, dual degrees are allowed only if one is offline and the other is online.
- Goal: Globally recognized, reputable, accredited U.S. degree (valid internationally, including India).
Current Regional Accredited Credits:
- Completed 40 credits  ~1 year (July 2023–2024) of BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) in India which is a 3 year degree, old syllabus.
- Main subjects studied: C++, Computer Organization, Web Programming, Mathematical Statistics, C language, Computer Fundamentals.
- Dropped out due to pressure from studies and attending classes difficult to join 2nd year as syllabus has changed need a formal inquiry but it is challenging to study old syllabus as every college/university teach new syllabus now.

One thing I like about India’s new syllabus is the multiple entry and exit option — Certificate (1 year), Diploma (2 years), Bachelor’s Degree (3 years), Honours/Research (4 years) — with the flexibility to re-enter the program within three years after you exit and degree must be completed within a maximum of seven years from the original date of admission.

- No WES evaluation; unsure if credits transfer internationally.
Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits: None
Certifications or Military Experience: No
Budget: Estimated $8,000–$12,000 USD; open to more affordable options if it is reputed.
Commitments:
- Family at home; no spouse or children.
- Not Employed; full-time student. 
Dedicated Study Time:
- ~22–28 hours/week (3–4 hours evenings, 6–8 hours weekends); can increase if needed.
Timeline: Prefer to complete the U.S. bachelor’s quickly, ideally within 1–2 years or less if it is possible, since Indian degrees have a fixed minimum duration (typically 3-4 years of study).
Tuition Assistance / Reimbursement: No (self-funded by parents)

Have heard about lots of people doing degree from WGU ( Western Governors University ) but looks like they dont accept International student. 

Additional Preferences / Notes:
- Please provide a clear roadmap or checklist (spreadsheet style) to track the online courses or offline tests I need to take, the full process for storing credits, and how to transfer them — basically, a step-by-step plan for completing the degree efficiently.
- Aware of English proficiency test (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo); unsure if SAT/ACT is required but can take test if it is necessary.
- Want a realistically achievable degree — not necessarily easy, but not overly complex.
- Strongly prefer credit-earning (ACE credit course, CLEP test, etc.) to speed up.
- Love programming (Python, C++); want to learn Java.
- Enjoys mathematics (or any subject realistically speaking) when explained in a simple, easy-to-understand way. 
- Open to extra certificates or credentials alongside degree.
- Curious about best specialization (software dev, data science, cybersecurity, AI/ML).
- Want to know if degree enables international work or work from India preferably remote for now.
- Prefer clear, structured learning: guidebooks, video lectures, assignments, practicals, with straightforward easy materials from college/university.
- Hesitant to join offline college/university as i will be older 3-4 years from my peers and it will be difficult to fit in as i have mental issues of my own but want to pursue higher education at any cost. 

Thank you to anyone who reads and helps!

If you complete some of these certificates on Coursera, how do you transfer them to TESU. Is it through Credly?

Does anybody know if the SDC physics courses I and II are algebra- or calculus-based?

Long story short, I just got laid off from my current job as Lead Systems Admins. by no fault of my own (company decided to lay off x% of the workforce, and took out mostly remote workers). I never completed a degree, thought I started twice. once in Spain and once in the US, and I am wondering what's the fastest and cheapest way to get a degree, whether Bachelor or Associate, to add to my resume to try to move to a manager position.

Longer story:
I'm originally from Spain and started an engineer degree there over 20 years ago, didn't like it and quit after 1 year, and have been working in IT my whole life. I moved to the use 17 years ago, and decided to enroll in a Community college to try for finish a degree. Got into a network security AAS and completed 18 more credits before life got in the way. They also transferred in some credits from my Spanish college. I have a bunch of classes left to complete there that were impossible with my schedule. Very few are online, and even those require meeting at least once in the week during work hours. Now I may have a better chance being unemployed, but I wonder if there is a faster. I also want to find another job as soon as possible, and that would likely get in the way of attending school on week days during work hours.
I considered WGU a while back, and a few months ago I decided to start taking Sophia classes to try to get into the Cybersecurity or a Business Management degree. I got admitted to either at WGU.
At Sophia, I have completed 18 credits, could possibly complete a few more really fast if necessary, and also completed the Google IT support course in coursera (piece of cake due to experience).

From reading all I could find, seems like the BOG degree from Pierpont would have been a golden ticket a few months ago, but I didn't know about it until yesterday.
I have read all posts I could find related to this subject and seems like perhaps UMPI is my best option, but I am not clear what they take in for transfer. I have submitted the application to Pierpont anyway since i saw the conflicting info about 12 credits having to be from them or any RA/NA school (have 24 from my RA community college). Perhaps anyone knows if they make any exceptions or are changing the rules, or another school somewhere offers a similar program.

Can someone tell me if there is any way to obtain an Associate Degree fast and easy with my existing education, no more than a couple of months time? if so, where?

If I can't complete a degree fast, I'd rather not spend any time on it now, and instead focus on getting a new job and perhaps some more IT certifications.


Here are the details:
Your Location: Texas, USA
Your Age: 49
What kind of degree do you want?: Any acredited, either Associate or Bachelor.
Current Regional Accredited Credits: 24

Austin Community College Total Credits: 24 (they show 36 in their system with the transfers from Spain, but I am not sure any other college would take those)
College Algebra, 3, A
Technical Writing, 3, A
UNIX Op Sys I, 3, A
Firewalls & Network Security, 3, A
Network TCP/IP, 3, A
Information Security, 3, A
English Composition I, 3, A
Fundamentals of Networking, 3, A


Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits: 33

Sophia/Credly  Total Credits: 18
Introduction to Web Development, 3, Pass
US History I, 3, Pass
Environmental Science, 3, Pass
Introduction to Nutrition, 3, Pass
Introduction to Sociology, 3, Pass
Critical Thinking, 3, Pass

Google/Credly  Total Credits: 15
Google IT support, 15, Pass


Any certifications or military experience?
Comptia CTT+
Comptia Storage+
VMware VCP 5, 6, 7, 8

Budget:
as low as possible

Commitments:
None

Dedicated time to study:
Right now as much as needed as I'm unemployed

Timeline:
10 weeks or so, by then my former company stops paying me and I need to have a job

Tuition assistance/reimbursement:
No

Just a friendly reminder, there is a HUGE amount of useful information in the Wikis. I knew there were a few wikis but had no idea there are so many. Some could use updating.

https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Special:AllPages

I had nothing to do with the creation or updating of the Wikis. We all owe a debt of gratitude to the learned ladies and gentlemen who donated their time and expertise for the benefit of the community.

I was browsing around the TESU website and I noticed that a new graduate flat rate pricing tier FOR NEW STUDENTS was introduced on 3/25/25, starting this May 2025 semester. 

https://www.tesu.edu/about/newsroom/2025...ograms.php

All masters degrees at TESU (excluding the MBA and Master's in Psych Mental Health NP) are going to cost $18,000 flat rate (downside is that it appears you'd have to pay for the tuition all at once or over 9 months)  

https://www.tesu.edu/tuition-financial-a...t-rate.php

For example, the MA Liberal Studies  degree would cost $18000 for all 36 credits or $500 per credit. 

https://www.tesu.edu/tuition-financial-a...t-rate.php

The MBA looks like its also going flat rate at $24k at 39 credits or $616 per credit 

Still relatively expensive compared to options you can find using the GetEducated tool 

But I thought it was a step in the right direction to make getting online graduate degrees easier for most people, similar to when TESU went flat rate (9-15 credits) for its undergrad programs (currently $4429 for OOS) 

May he be guided by the Holy Spirit.

If you look at https://augment.org/ they make it look like you are getting a real MBA from a real business school. But after searching online, I see they say they are not accredited and that they offer an MBA Certificate, so apparently they don't offer actual master's degrees. They are backed by celebrity entrepreneurs. Is this legal?

Today, Amberton University emailed me that there's a new graduate certificate program beginning this summer. It is Training and Development. 

https://amberton.edu/wp-content/uploads/...3-2025.pdf