mommysanders Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 So I have just signed up for an online Spanish class through my local community college. I want to get more serious about my own goals to learn Spanish (for me!). However, I have been hit with fees for the class that I didn't expect, and now I feel like it's just too expensive. I'm looking for a different online Spanish course that's still good but not so expensive. Or are my expectations for cost unreasonable? Cost for my online class via the community college: course fee - $268 Distance learning fee (a fee for being online) - $60 Fee for a third party website that is used for all course material and quizes - $110 TOTAL $438. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethel Mertz Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 That seems high. Will check locally and see what I come up with... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethel Mertz Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 I checked locally. They don't even offer Spanish! I've been doing a combination of things to brush off my Spanish and get up to speed. Will be glad to share if it would be helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommysanders Posted January 15, 2019 Author Share Posted January 15, 2019 46 minutes ago, Ethel Mertz said: I checked locally. They don't even offer Spanish! I've been doing a combination of things to brush off my Spanish and get up to speed. Will be glad to share if it would be helpful. Thank you so much for checking anyway! I'm sure this cost is just WAY too high. Especially since it's only one semester. It's supposed to be a "continuing education" course which is not for credit hours. I feel cheated out of my money honestly. But it's already been paid, so I will just take the course and make the best of it. I have been doing DuoLingo and also a Podcast called Coffee Break Spanish. Those two mixed together have been great so far. But I'm wanting more accountability and deadlines to move things along, as well as conversations. Yes, I would love to hear what is working for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanny Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 OP I wonder if there are Free MOOC courses that you might take for Spanish, after you finish the course you have already paid for? You might Google for "Spanish+free+MOOC courses" (without the quote marks) and see what results you get. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 It is higher than I would pay in my current state, comparable to what I paid in my last state, and much cheaper than what I would pay in the next state I expect to move to. Therefore, I’d say the community college pricing is probably pretty standard. Whether you want to pay this price is a completely separate matter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah0000 Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 That's seems comparable maybe slightly higher than my area for a CC. Have you looked into city or adult education classes? Those are cheaper in my area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 (edited) Agreeing with Jackie above. Eight years ago when DS#1 took Spanish on campus at the CC, it was $265 for the course + about $45 in student semester fees (so $310 just for tuition + fees). PLUS: $175 for the required book ($50) & stinkin' online access code ($125!!). So a total of almost $500 for a 1-semester college course, and that was 8 years ago. Our CC does not charge additional fees for online courses or online access. (Thankfully, the access code & book were good for 2 semesters, so the second semester was just the course fee + student fees.) Currently, the CC is up to $330 for the same Spanish course + $85 for student semester fees, so over $400 for a 1-semester Spanish course. Don't know if the course still requires the expensive online access code + book. Also, many CCs and universities charge the same for credit or audit, or whether the course is towards a degree program or just for personal enrichment. Are you over 55? Our CC gives "seniors" (age 55 and older) a huge tuition break when taking courses as continuing ed or enrichment (non-degree-seeking). Just a thought. Edited January 15, 2019 by Lori D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 20 hours ago, mommysanders said: 20 hours ago, mommysanders said: ...I feel cheated out of my money honestly. But it's already been paid, so I will just take the course and make the best of it.... You may still be within the drop/refund period of your school's schedule to be able to get a refund! That would free up your time and money to try a different option that may be a better fit and less expensive. 🙂 BEST of luck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairProspects Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Yeah, unfortunately that doesn't sound high to me for a CC class. But everything is expensive here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 (edited) My nearest community college charge $45/credit and Spanish 1 is listed as 5 credits with the corresponding lab listed as 0.5 credits. Don’t think there is an online course surcharge, they offer two on site options and one online option for this course. Most people would go to the Adult education center if they are learning for enrichment and not for credit. Sample of cost for Beginning Spanish course ”Session 1: 9/26/18 - 12/5/18 Session 2: 1/16/19 - 3/29/19 Session 3: 4/10/19 - 6/12/19 WHEN: Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. COST: $125 per session” Edited January 16, 2019 by Arcadia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerryAtHope Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Doesn't really sound high for a CC course to me if it's a regular, all-semester long class. But I agree with Lori, check the drop policy & see if you can drop & get a refund. Then you could do something more in your price range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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