If you're involved in a fledgling nonprofit organization, you and the other folks active in the group have probably wondered whether or not you should incorporate. Becoming a nonprofit corporation requires some paperwork, but for many groups, the benefits of nonprofit status outweigh the complications.
How much longer would depend on the credit load carried each semester. Typically, an associates degree takes between 60 and 64 credits to complete depending on the specific school, program of study, and state mandates.
A minimum of 3 college credits are required when attempting to receive a general associate's degree at some colleges such as Central Piedmont Community College. Some colleges require more than 3 credits, such as St. Petersburg College which requires two college courses for a total of 6 college credits.