Yes, I'm bitter and all I want is to just be done with them. SO yes, that means I could almost have been closing in on a Master's if I hadn't screwed myself over putting all my eggs into this broken basket. I have over 20+ credits in excess that they never accepted. Seriously, if you're considering this school because you read that they take a lot of credits and it's affordable but you live outside of New Jersey, I suggest you keep looking and side-eye whoever is telling you that garbage. I'm hoping these numb-nuts will approve my financial aid in time for the August session but I feel like I'd have a better chance buying a lottery ticket or getting struck by lightning on a clear sunny day. My daughter has graduated with a bachelors degree and my son has achieved an associate's degree. Meanwhile, my husband is now in grad school, he has completely passed me up while I've been farting around with these folks. I came here with no debt, a 3.6 GPA, and 60+ credits, this was supposed to be a fast and affordable solution. If you take time off, you'd better be quick because they'll send you to the back of the line as if you haven't already been going here for the last few years.
If you talk to a counselor to figure out how to best achieve your goals, they have nothing of value to add so you have to figure it out on your own. TESU is a horrible waste of your time, talents, and money. I highly recommend American Public University (btw) and at least 5 other online schools including Excelsior. APUS has an entire online office where you upload your documents and transfer your information securely. I guess they are under the impression that email is a secure way to transmit financial information. Who is he? You have one guy doing this? Well, that explains it! They tell you to email important documents like a tax transcript. They tell you, oh yeah, "he's" working on those next week. When you call to ask questions, you feel like you're on a practical joke show because they seem to be mocking you and utterly useless. I don't understand why they don't have a more streamlined financial aid system that doesn't take months to request more info from you and then another couple of months to send you an award letter. I have attended and helped my children and husband attend AND graduate from several other schools while I'm still twisting in the wind with this place. That's useless, especially with a Calculus or Discrete Math class! I like feedback so I can improve every single time and there have been some that just give you a 90 or 85 on something and don't bother to explain why. Maybe, just maybe, I will graduate this year.Īs for my experience since coming to TESU several years ago, the teachers rarely give quality feedback that helps you improve and exceed goals. If it wasn't for the fact that I am almost done, I would've went anywhere else by now. Someone finally responded today, July 12, exactly 8 hours ago. I sent an email on Jun 20 after waiting 2 months for anything about the financial aid award.
You can watch paint dry and the ice caps melt long before you'll see any response to your questions or concerns. They are so slow to respond and heaven forbid if you actually need financial aid.
I have been trying to complete my last 2 classes for a year now.