What Everyone Asks
We've taken the questions you've asked the most often and provided the answers here.
What is Total Testing Education?
Total Testing Education is an online education initiative designed to provide students with accelerated online college courses that can be applied toward a college degree. Our program emphasizes speed, affordability, and convenience through self-paced online courses, all officially sanctioned for transfer to our partner universities.
Every course available through Total Testing Education is authored by Consortium International Studies (CIS) and carries the endorsement of The National College Credit Recommendation Service (NCCRS) for credit recommendation. Our partner universities recognize and accept these courses, which align with degree prerequisites, ensuring a seamless and efficient educational journey.
Why should I earn my degree with the help of Total Testing Education?
Total Testing Education collaborates with partner colleges to provide an accelerated and streamlined route to a college degree. Our program empowers students to acquire a bachelor’s degree at a significantly reduced cost compared to traditional college programs. It is designed to permit you to take NCCRS credit-recommended courses at your own pace. Upon finishing Total Testing Education courses, seamlessly transfer to one of our partner universities to complete your degree.
What degree pathways are available using the Total Testing Education program?
American College of Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Education Studies
- Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies
Daemen University
- Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
University of the People
- Bachelor of Science in Health Science
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Woodmont College
- Bachelor of Science in Education
Who grants my degree?
Degrees are granted by the university that partners with Total Testing Education. Partner universities include American College of Education, Daemen University, Felician University, University of the People, and Woodmont College. Total Testing Education is not a degree-granting institution.
How do I earn my degree?
Each degree plan is crafted uniquely yet anchored in the same fundamental structure. Through Total Testing Education, you have the opportunity to fulfill up to 75% of your degree requirements with flexible, self-paced online courses. These courses are accredited by NCCRS for college credit and approved in advance for transfer by our university partners. Study according to your own timetable and take your final exams online when you’re prepared. There’s no restriction on the number of Total Testing Education courses you can pursue concurrently—you dictate the pace, accelerating your degree on your terms.
Once you’ve completed the Total Testing Education segment of your degree plan, seamlessly transition by enrolling and transferring all Total Testing Education courses to your selected partner university. Proceed to finish your remaining credits online and achieve your degree.
What if I have previous college credits?
Total Testing Education’s university partners have clear transfer credit policies and the exact number of credits that can apply toward your degree will be determined once you submit transcripts for evaluation to the partner university. You may be able to receive credit for examinations such as Advance Placement (AP), College Level Examination Placement (CLEP), Defense Activities Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES), the International Baccalaureate program (IB), and courses from nationally and regionally accredited colleges.
How much does Total Testing Education cost?
There is no monthly membership—just pay as you go. Students purchase each course individually, giving flexibility to pay only for courses needed to fulfill degree requirements.
3-point courses cost $225
6-point courses cost $450
Total Testing Education offers two flexible payment options:
Option 1: Pay-As-You-Go
Pay for each course individually giving you the freedom to choose and pay for only the courses you need, one at a time. Each course costs $225.
Option 2: Monthly Membership
Students pay a registration fee of $59. Your first month’s membership is included with your registration fee giving you time to have previous credits evaluated for transfer. Starting in month two, you will pay a $297 monthly membership fee which will allow you to download targeted study materials and take up to three recommended courses each month.
Do Total Testing Education courses expire?
Students have one year from the date of purchase to finish a course. If the course remains unfinished within this timeframe—meaning all assignments are not submitted and the final exam is not taken—the student will need to repurchase the course.
What is the total cost of my degree?
The cost of your degree is broken down into two parts: Total Testing Education courses and University tuition. Total Testing Education has worked with each university to ensure that the university costs are as low as possible. The total cost will depend on (1) the number of transfer credits a student has; (2) the speed at which a student completes Total Testing Education self-study courses; (3) university financial aid.
For the lowest tuition rate, please refer to the individual degree program.
How long will it take?
Degree completion is based on a number of factors: how many credits approved to transfer from existing credits and the speed of completing Total Testing Education courses. For a student needing 30 Total Testing Education courses, at a rate of 3 courses per month, it could take as little as 10 months to complete Total Testing Education’s self-study courses.
Where do I get the study materials needed for each Total Testing Education course?
Every Total Testing Education course includes targeted study materials, practice exams, and a final online proctored exam. By creating a student account, students are given access to all materials needed to complete each course.
Can I take exams from any location?
Yes, provided you have reliable internet access.
How do I prepare to take take exams? Do I need anything specific?
You need a working computer and webcam that is connected to reliable internet access. You also need a government-issued photo ID, a clear workspace with no papers, phones, or other items near the computer, and the ability to work independently.
How do I reach an academic advisor?
You can reach your Total Testing Education academic advisor through LiveChat, text messaging or email.
Does Total Testing Education provide financial aid?
There is no financial aid for Total Testing Education self-study courses. However, you may qualify for financial aid for the portion of your degree completed at one of our partner universities. Please see their websites for more information and details. New York students may also be eligible for TAP, Tuition Assistance Program, through NY State Aid.
Can I qualify for the American Opportunity tax credit?
A tax credit is not available for the Total Testing Education self-study courses. However, once enrolled at one of our partner universities, students will receive a 1098-T form for tuition paid for university courses.
Does your program allow credit for military experience?
All of our partner universities have generous transfer credit policies for previous military training, military courses and/or other non-traditional learning environments which have been reviewed by the American Council on Education (ACE). The university will follow the ACE recommendations in awarding such credit.
If you are an active duty service member, our program allows for the flexibility to work on your degree while you serve. Contact us and we will guide you to ensure that your military credits are evaluated.