What happens if you fail an Aspen course?
You retake it, and that retake is a cost the advertised programme total does not include. Because Aspen's monthly plan runs until the programme is paid for, additional coursework means additional months — so a failed course is best understood as an extension of your payment term rather than a one-off fee.
Why it matters more here than elsewhere
At a per-term school a retake is visible immediately as another term's bill. At Aspen the effect is quieter: the total moves and the end date recedes.
Nobody plans to fail a course, but eight-week compression means a difficult fortnight has more consequence than it would in a semester, and plans should have some slack for that.
What to confirm in advance
Aspen's current policy on retakes, how a repeated course affects your grade record, and whether there is any limit on repeats within a programme. These change, so confirm them with the university rather than relying on a forum thread.
If you are relying on employer reimbursement, check whether it funds a repeated course. Many schemes do not.
Common questions
Can you retake a course at Aspen?
Retake policy and any limits should be confirmed with Aspen directly, as published policies change. Budget for the possibility rather than assuming.
Does failing a course cost more at Aspen?
Yes in effect. Additional coursework extends the programme, and because payments run until the total is met, that means additional monthly payments.
Will my employer pay for a retake?
Many tuition reimbursement schemes exclude repeated courses. Check the wording before you need it.