I'm going to be graduating with my 2 year associates degree this semester; At 40 years old, married with two kids, working full time and taking 6 years to do it at my local community college. I self funded it the whole way.
Why? I'm a 20 year IT veteran and have a boat load of certifications old and new. But for any job that is posted that says bachelors degree required, HR will filter into the trash before the hiring manager gets to see a resume. My son is 4 months, I'm hoping I'll complete my bachelors before he hits high school. 
Oh, if I had that bachelors degree, I could have been making double the salary for the last 5 years; without it I can't get in the door unless I know the hiring manager personally. Sigh.
Since he doesn't know what to do, go for a general education transfer associates. Get all the basic classes done as cheap as possible. Then if he goes for the 4 year degree only that last school will show on the diploma.
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