Help students earn college credit before they graduate.
Open Credits helps schools and districts expand access to affordable, college-level general education courses. Students earn transferable credit while still in high school and build momentum toward graduation.
- Transferable general-ed courses
- Self-paced, intuitive learning
- Educator pipeline support
- Lower cost than AP or DE
Affordable, transferable, accredited.
ACE recommended courses, recognized at universities across the country.
Why learners, and educators, love Open Credits.
We support college readiness by giving students access to transferable college-level courses during high school. Similar to AP and dual enrollment, but with greater flexibility and affordability.
Transferable learning pathways
Open Credits enables students to access courses aligned with general education needs, recognized at 1,500+ colleges.
Competency-based learning
Courses are designed around mastery. Learners demonstrate understanding throughout, building deeper comprehension and confidence.
Built for academic quality
Designed for outcomes, not just access, students complete courses efficiently with full support.
For teachers & staff
Districts strengthen their educator pipeline. Teachers and classified staff use transferable courses to advance professionally.
Flexible & intuitive
Students learn anytime from almost any device with a clear, structured experience.
Guaranteed support
Credit support and documentation every step of the way for students, families, and counselors.
How Open Credits partners with K-12 schools.
A simple, structured process from first call to first cohort.
District discovery
We meet with school leaders to understand your dual-credit goals and student needs.
Course alignment
Choose from 70+ general-ed courses aligned to common college pathways and your scope and sequence.
Student onboarding
Counselor-friendly enrollment with parent communication templates included.
Track student progress
Visibility into completion, credits earned, and college acceptance outcomes.
Give your students a head start. Give your staff room to grow.
Open Credits supports students, teachers, and classified staff with a flexible, low-cost pathway to college credit and degree progress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Both AP and dual enrollment can be expensive and limited by school capacity. Open Credits is self-paced, more affordable, and recognized for credit at 1,500+ colleges through ACE.
Yes. Many districts use Open Credits to support educator advancement and classified staff degree completion at a fraction of traditional tuition.
Open Credits courses carry ACE credit recommendations. Most U.S. colleges accept these, we provide official transcripts and counselor guidance.
Partnership models are flexible. Districts can subsidize courses, offer them as an opt-in benefit, or run cohort-based programs.
Consultation & Guarantee, built in.
Every learner gets a personal advisor, plus our promise that your credits will count.
Credited toward any plan or bundle you purchase.
Free 1:1 Consultation
Talk to a real Open Credits advisor before you enroll. We learn your degree plan, target university, and timeline, and recommend the exact courses that fit your goals.
- • Personalized course mapping for your university
- • Transfer eligibility check, upfront
- • Clear roadmap to graduation, faster & cheaper
Course Acceptance Guarantee
If a course you took on our recommendation isn't accepted by your university, we'll replace it with an equivalent course, at no extra cost. Your progress is protected.
- • Free swap to an equivalent accepted course
- • Advisor support through the transfer process
- • Peace of mind on every credit you earn
Talk to an advisor, free.
Book a free 1:1 consultation. We'll map your degree, check transfer eligibility, and recommend the right plan, backed by our Course Acceptance Guarantee.
