5 Facts You Should Know Before Signing Up For Fewer Than 15 Credits

Do the math — and graduate on time.

1. You may be on the path to becoming a 6th year senior when you could be earning your first-year’s salary.

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2. Student loans? You may be required to repay more than you expected. A first year salary would sure help in this situation.

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3. That dream job could go to someone else if you have to wait another year.

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4. Cramming 21 credits into your final semester may not be the best plan. Let’s face it: Cars break down, classes get full, roommates move out, mythical creatures attack cities...things happen.

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5. The Good News

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In-state students who take 15 hours a semester and graduate in four years rather than six will save an estimated $50,000 based on a 120-credit hour program with standard tuition and fees, books/supplies, room and board, and miscellaneous and transportation expenses over a four-year period.