Alternative Transfer Credit
Aspen University accepts the following alternative credits. Alternative transfer credit is defined as credits earned through an institution (not a university) that is deemed equivalent to college-level coursework. Alternative credits will be awarded based on a review of official transcripts or official score reports. A maximum of 25% of credits towards an Aspen University degree can come from a combination of alternative credit and Portfolio Credit.
Military Credit
- Credits accepted based on ACE Guidelines. Awarding of credit is determined by an evaluation of ACE credit and content recommendations and the student’s program requirements.
- Official military transcripts are required for evaluation.
ACE National Guide
Aspen University will review transfer credit requests regarding credits earned through any of the current organizations listed in the American Council on Education (ACE)’s National Guide to College Credit for Workforce Training.
- Credits accepted based on ACE Guidelines. Awarding of credit is determined by an evaluation of ACE credit and content recommendations and the student’s program requirements.
- Official transcripts/score reports are required for evaluation.
NCCRS Guide
Aspen University will review transfer credit requests regarding credits earned through any of the current organizations listed in the National College Credit Recommendation Service’s guide.
- Credits accepted based on NCCRS Guidelines. Awarding of credit is determined by an evaluation of NCCRS credit and content recommendations and the student’s program requirements.
- Official transcripts/score reports are required for evaluation.