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Just wondering. I am trying to add up the costs. I hear from some it should take $5000, and for others $7000, and for yet some others $12000! Well, what is it??? What did it average those of you that finished the program?
It cost me about 8000.00 I have bought most all the books needed, taken workshops, took all the nc theory test, and just recently paid for my upcoming cpne including air, hotel ect. it might even be more like 9000.oo
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Just wondering. I am trying to add up the costs. I hear from some it should take $5000, and for others $7000, and for yet some others $12000! Well, what is it??? What did it average those of you that finished the program?
Approx $7,500 and that was not purchasing any for-profit study guides. I paid as I went along. The hardest to swallow was the CPNE. It was $1,500 back then, how much is it now?
Excelsior is not eligible for Title IV funds, but there is good news! If you are in NYS you can get a TAP award to help defray the cost. You will get reimbursed between $500 and $800 after you pass so many tests and have a verifiable GPA from Excelsior. BTW, has anyone successfully received a scholarship from Excelsior? I am looking to apply to one.
Can you?? I was wondering since they (Excelsior) do not qualify for federal aid if you could deduct those expenses on your taxes. I would love to know if anyone knows this for sure. Thank you so much!
I believe even though they are not Title IV, you are still eligible for the Hope or Lifetime Learning credits, which can add up to a lot. I got reimbursed from my employer back when I did the program, so I didn't do either one on my tax returns, but my husband is currently a full time engineering student, and we got quite a bit back for him this year (lifetime learning credit). Go to IRS.gov for details on receiving these credits.
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Just wondering. I am trying to add up the costs. I hear from some it should take $5000, and for others $7000, and for yet some others $12000! Well, what is it??? What did it average those of you that finished the program?