What is a cooperating college?
It is one of more than 1,200 colleges and universities that actively recognize ACE credit recommendations.

What are the costs and advantages for colleges and universities that accept ACE credit recommendations?
It costs nothing. Program participation is free. Colleges and universities familiar with ACE’s rigorous evaluation process accept ACE credit recommendations to promote access to higher education for adult learners. In return, they get access to a pool of adult learners who are primed to enter a degree program, as well as the opportunity to foster potential partnerships with corporations that employ these adult learners (many of which have tuition reimbursement programs). What's more, they get national visibility in the National Guide to Educational Credit for Training Programs.

How does my institution become a cooperating college?
Mail or fax your completed Listing Request Form to ACE and your affiliate office.

How do adult learners access colleges?
ACE works closely with organizations to promote lifelong learning to the adult learners they serve. From brochures and newsletters to press releases and internal web sites, a variety of current resources are used to keep students well-informed and encourage them to further their education. Additionally, adult learners consult The National Guide to Educational Credit for Training Programs.

How do students use credit recommendations?
Adult learners often decide to enter a degree program when they learn that they have a jumpstart on the required number of credits to complete their degree. Of course, colleges and universities accept ACE credit recommendations based on their own policies and requirements for each particular degree. ACE provides colleges and universities with comprehensive information about the courses and the evaluation process to facilitate informed and fair decisions.

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