Affordable, flexible education on your terms
Whether you’re returning to school, balancing work and family, or seeking career growth, Earned Admission puts your degree within reach.
Higher education that puts you first
ASU Earned Admission makes it easy to earn college credits without the stress of upfront tuition fees. Our pay-as-you-go model lets you focus on learning and building your future — with minimal financial pressure.
ASU Earned Admission courses
- $25 enrollment fee: Reserve your spot in the course and begin coursework.
- $400 credit conversion fee: Pay only if you’re satisfied with your grade and want to add it to your transcript. Retake your course or choose another if you wish.
- Total per course: $425
Public university*
- Upfront payment required
- Average total per course: $2,250
Private university*
- Upfront payment required
- Average total per course: $4,365
Frequently asked questions
No, we only have two fees associated with our courses:
• $25 course enrollment fee
• $400 to convert the course for ASU credit and add it to your transcript (This fee is paid at the end of the course if you are satisfied with your grade.)
If you apply to ASU, you’ll also pay an application fee. Learn more about the admissions process.
Financial aid is available once you are admitted to the university. Submit your application early to be eligible for financial aid once you hit the minimum required credits. Although ASU Universal Learner Courses aren’t eligible for federal financial aid, you can register for just $25 per course. This low cost makes higher education accessible without loans or debt. After passing your course, you have up to one year to convert it to official ASU credits for $400.
Yes! You may take the course the next time it is offered in a session-based format or wait until a new version of an on-demand course opens at the beginning of every academic year on the first day of class in July.
Ready to earn affordable college credits?
Take the first step toward earning college credits — on your schedule and without all the financial pressure.