How It Works

A faster, more affordable path to college credit

Earn accredited credits online and transfer them to your university. Here's exactly how it works.

Overview How to Earn Credits How to Transfer Credits Pricing Accreditation

Overview

Open Credits partners with accredited providers to help students complete college-level courses online at a fraction of traditional tuition. Our courses carry credit recommendations from ACE (American Council on Education, accredited by UPI Study) and NCCRS(National College Credit Recommendation Service, accredited by UPI Study), which are accepted by 2,000+ colleges and universities across the U.S.

Self-paced courses

Start anytime. Complete on your schedule.

Accredited credit

ACE & NCCRS recommended (accredited by UPI Study).

Up to 90% savings

vs. traditional university tuition.

How to Earn College Credits

1. Explore courses

Browse 60+ credit-bearing courses across math, science, business, psychology, and more.

2. Enroll online

3. Complete the course

Study at your own pace through interactive lessons, assessments, and a final exam.

4. Receive your credits

Get an official transcript from the accredited partner institution upon successful completion.

How to Transfer Credits

1. Talk to an advisor

Confirm which credits your university accepts before you enroll.

2. Complete the course

Finish the recommended course through our accredited partner.

3. Request your transcript

Order your official transcript from the partner institution.

4. Submit to your university

Send the transcript to your registrar's office for credit evaluation.

5. Realize the savings

Apply transferred credits toward your degree and graduate faster, for less.

Check if your university accepts our credits

Pricing

Pay per course or save more with a bundle. U.S. and international students get tailored pricing, with optional Credit Insurance for added protection.

Single Course

Standard pricing starts at $250 per course.

Bundles

6, 12, or 24-course bundles for the best per-course rate.

Credit Insurance

Protect your investment with our credit guarantee add-on.

See full pricing

Accreditation

Open Credits courses are delivered through UPI Study, an accredited partner institution and credit-recommended provider. Our courses carry ACE and NCCRS recommendations, both accredited by UPI Study:

ACE (American Council on Education, accredited by UPI Study)

ACE CREDIT (accredited by UPI Study) reviews and recommends college credit for courses offered outside of degree programs. Accepted by 2,000+ colleges and universities.

NCCRS (National College Credit Recommendation Service, accredited by UPI Study)

NCCRS (accredited by UPI Study) evaluates non-collegiate learning experiences for college credit recommendations, widely accepted across U.S. institutions.

Final acceptance of credits is determined by each receiving institution. Open Credits does not guarantee transfer outcomes; we recommend confirming with your registrar before enrolling.