Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, at nearly every partner school the benefit extends to your immediate family: your spouse and your children. A small number of partners limit the benefit to the member only, and we'll tell you up front if a school you're interested in is one of them. If your husband, wife, or kid has been thinking about going back to school, this is for them too.

No. There is no fee to use the benefit, no membership cost, and no obligation. Your organization made this available to you at no charge. The savings come from reduced tuition rates our partner colleges have agreed to offer members. You only ever pay a school if you decide to enroll, and you'll know the exact cost before you commit to anything.

It depends on the program. Some of our partner programs are degree-completion programs built for people who started college and never finished. Those typically require around 45 or more prior credits to enroll, and they're often the cheapest path to a bachelor's in the network. If you have fewer credits, or none at all, other partner schools accept first-time students. Tell us roughly how many credits you have (a guess is fine) and we'll point you to the schools that are actually open to you.

In most cases, yes. Credits from a regionally accredited, closed school still count. Your transcripts are held by your state's higher education agency or the school's designated records keeper, and our partner schools evaluate them the same as any other transcript. Every partner school does an official transfer credit evaluation for free before you enroll, so you'll know exactly how many of your credits count and how much degree you have left to pay for.

Yes. The benefit stacks with federal financial aid. If you qualify for a Pell Grant, at some of our partner schools the grant can cover most or even all of your remaining tuition. Filling out the FAFSA is free and worth doing before you rule anything out on cost.

Our partner colleges offer online bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and certificates in areas like business administration, organizational leadership, human resources, criminal justice, project management, psychology, education, and more. The network grows throughout the year as new schools join, so if you don't see your field today, ask us. Member requests are exactly how we decide which programs to add next.

Yes. The network includes MBA programs and master's degrees in education, organizational leadership, and other fields, with more graduate options being added. If you already have your bachelor's, this benefit still works for you, and it extends to your family members who are just getting started.

Yes. Several partner schools offer undergraduate and graduate certificates that take months, not years. These are a good fit if you want a credential in a specific area without committing to a full degree.

Coursework is 100% online, so it doesn't matter what state you live in or what shift you work. Some programs, including nursing, require in-person clinical experiences or preceptorships arranged near you. If you'd prefer a school near you, tell us where you live and we'll let you know honestly whether the network has a strong option there. Unless otherwise stated by your Advisor.