Well, after hanging out on this board for a couple weeks and doing some more searching and a lot of thinking about wether to go through Rue or EC I have a couple questions for those of you who went directely through EC. I spoke with a rep this morning and she said it would not be a problem that i have no college credits, that they would help me with everything including all the study materials and books. I was under the impression from others that I have talked to that 1. EC didn't give you general education classes and 2. They didn't supply the study guides or books. These are 2 of the most important reasons that I was looking at Rue. I don't have ANY college credits and I don't want to take them at the community college. I want to be able to do everything at home. I am aware of online course through my Community college but I am not interested in that college at all!! She also said that they offer a pay as you go payment option. She gave me no specifics, i am just wondering if it will be like $400 or more per course or what?!?!? The financial arrangments that I can get will also influence which route I take. SO, to anyone who has experience going straight through EC did you have to take any of their General Ed classes and did they supply all the study materials?? ALso, if anyone did the pay as you go option how much were some of your payments??? Thanks for any info. I really want to make the best decision I can and am trying to get all the info I can to help me make a very informed decision. Thanks for anyone that can help!!