How does the ACE credit transfer work?

I've heard about ACE credits being transferable to colleges. Can someone explain how this process works? Are there any particular types of programs or courses that typically qualify for ACE credit?

Sure, happy to explain ACE credits! The American Council on Education (ACE) has a program called College Credit Recommendations, in which they evaluate non-collegiate instructional programs for college credit equivalency. This includes some military training, workplace training, and other education outside of traditional classroom settings.

When a program or course qualifies for ACE credit, it means that ACE recommends colleges and universities to grant college credits for completion of that program or course. It's essential to remember, however, that the decision to accept these credits is ultimately up to each college - not all colleges accept ACE credits, and even those that do may not accept them for all programs.

The process typically starts with you completing an ACE-reviewed course or program and earning a transcript from the ACE Credit Registry and Transcript System. Then, when you apply to a college that accepts ACE credits, you would submit this transcript along with your other application materials.

Some popular programs that typically qualify for ACE credit include military training programs, professional certification programs, and some MOOCs (massive open online courses). You can search the ACE National Guide to College Credit for Workforce Training database to see a list of courses and exams that ACE has evaluated for college credit.

Ultimately, if you're considering taking a program or course for ACE credit, it's always a good idea to check with the colleges you're interested in to see how they handle ACE credits. That way, you can make sure your credits will transfer and contribute to your degree.