TL;DR: Earning your degree or just getting started? Save money and time by completing general education and prerequisite classes online with StraighterLine. Over 3,000 schools, including 180+ partners, accept StraighterLine credit, allowing you to transfer credits to your dream school seamlessly. Simply check that your school approves the courses for transfer, enroll in affordable online courses, and get started. StraighterLine courses deliver the same quality as traditional classes for a fraction of the cost, with unmatched flexibility.
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One of the smartest moves you can make is taking your prereq and gen ed college courses online to save time and money on your way to earning your degree. As you’re learning more about the online college course providers that are out there, you’re probably wondering where the credits you earn can take you.
The answer is anywhere you want to go — at least it is when you choose StraighterLine. Credits from StraighterLine courses have been accepted by more than 3,000 schools, including our 180+ partner schools who are guaranteed to accept StraighterLine credit — no questions asked. Needless to say, you’ve got plenty of options for which college or university will transfer in your StraighterLine credits and count them towards the degree you’re working so hard to earn. Whether you’re looking to get ahead, catch up, or switch things up, we’ve got the details on which colleges accept StraighterLine credit and how you can use StraighterLine to spend less on tuition and get more out of your education.
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How Does Credit Transfer Work?
Transferring credits can feel like navigating a new country — each school has its own policies and requirements. But StraighterLine makes it simple with credit transfer-friendly online courses recommended by the American Council on Education (ACE). ACE’s endorsement ensures that StraighterLine courses meet rigorous academic standards, giving you confidence that your credits will transfer to most accredited institutions.
At Partner Schools: Transfer is guaranteed, with no extra steps.
At Non-Partner Schools: Credits are widely accepted but may require pre-approval from your target school.
StraighterLine’s Partner Colleges and Universities
Here’s where things get interesting. StraighterLine has over 180 partner colleges and universities, making it super easy to transfer your credits without a second thought. Our partners include Liberty University, University of Phoenix, Purdue University Global, Rasmussen University, and Southern New Hampshire University — just to name a few.
We’ve put our heads together with each of our partners to decide which StraighterLine courses are equal to their own course offerings. Here’s an example of what that looks like: 
Our partner schools already know the value of StraighterLine courses, so you won’t have to worry about any guesswork or back-and-forth when it comes to transferring in those credits. They’ve already agreed to count your hard work towards your degree.
If you’re planning to transfer your credits to a StraighterLine partner school, find your school and take a look at which classes you can take with us. You’ll save about $1,000 per course compared to if you take them directly with your school, and you’ll have the freedom to work at your own pace — so say goodbye to 8 a.m. lectures and months-long semesters.
What About Non-Partner Schools?
Not seeing your dream school on our partner list? No worries. You can still transfer StraighterLine credit easily to other accredited colleges and universities. Beyond our 180+ partners, over 3,000 schools have accepted StraighterLine credit, so the deck is stacked heavily in your favor.
If you’re wondering how transferring credits to non-partner schools works, here’s the deal: First, you’ll want to get in touch with the admissions or registrar’s office at the school you’re interested in and ask about their credit transfer policy. Most schools will accept ACE-recommended courses (like StraighterLine), especially if the courses line up with their catalog. You might need to provide the syllabus from the StraighterLine course(s) you plan on taking, which you can find by scrolling down on the course’s page to where it says “Course Details” and clicking on the “Download Syllabus” button. You can click here to see an example of what the syllabus you would send to your schools looks like.
Many students have successfully transferred credits to non-partner schools, so if you’ve got your heart set on a specific school, go for it! Just make sure to get everything squared away with the school before you enroll in your StraighterLine courses.
Why Transfer StraighterLine Credits?
When you transfer StraighterLine credits, it isn’t just about checking off boxes. It’s about saving money, gaining flexibility, and having the power to navigate your path to your degree how you see fit. The main reasons why students have chosen StraighterLine to get college credits online include:
Major Cost Savings: StraighterLine courses typically cost between $79-$99 each, compared to $1200 for one course at your typical four-year public university. That’s some serious cash you’ll be saving.
Flexibility That Works for You: Life’s busy. Whether you’re working, managing family responsibilities, or just trying to find the time for everything. With StraighterLine, there are no set class times or deadlines. Your courses are entirely online and you can take as little or as long as you need to complete them.
Get Ahead (or Catch Up): Maybe you’re looking to finish a few prerequisites before starting your degree, or maybe you need to catch up on credits you need to move forward in your program. Whatever the case, StraighterLine can help you stay on track — or even get ahead of the game.
Finish Faster: If your goal is to get your degree sooner rather than later, taking StraighterLine can help you shave months — even years — off of the time between today and graduation day.
Real Talk: Success Stories from StraighterLine Students
More than 350,000 students have used StraighterLine on their way to bigger and better things, and their stories are inspiring.
Take Kara, for example. She earned 51 credits through StraighterLine, which accounted for just under half of the required credits for her degree. By the time she graduated, she had paid under $10,000 to earn her bachelor’s degree — and was soon promoted to a new position at her job. Her story and tips for how to transfer StraighterLine credit were even covered by Money.com.
Then there’s KiAmbrielle. Being an active-duty member in the Navy made earning her degree the traditional way challenging. That is until KiAmbrielle discovered StraighterLine. She was able to complete courses such as Introduction to Psychology and Introduction to Communication around her unpredictable schedule and then easily transferred her credits to Purdue University Global, a StraighterLine partner school. Thanks to StraighterLine, she’s much closer to her degree than she thought she would be at this stage, and has her sights set on the finish line!
How to Get Started
Ready to make your move and transfer StraighterLine credit to your school? It’s super simple. First, head over to StraighterLine and sign up for a course (or a few, if you’re feeling ambitious). Then, check out the list of partner schools to see if your college is already on board. If not, no problem. Go ahead and reach out to their admissions office to get the ball rolling so that you can transfer your credits in when the time comes.
The best part? There’s no need to wait until next semester. You can get started right now!
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