Nexford | Finish for less

01 — Choose

Pick a partner

Every approved partner course below counts toward your Nexford degree.

02 — Complete

Finish your courses

Study at your pace. Credits are ACE-recommended and pre-evaluated for transfer.

03 — Transfer

Apply your credits

Submit your transcript to the Registrar. Eligible credits apply toward your degree — up to your program's cap.

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No transfer credit review fees · Speak to a Nexford Application Specialist

The Maximum Saver

Front-loads up to 75% of a bachelor's or associate degree — or 60% of a master's — before their first Nexford course: Gen Ed and electives through partners for undergrad, Abilitie or prior credit for graduate. Nexford handles what's left, including the capstone.

The Gen Ed Fast-Track

Clears all 10 Gen Ed courses — the full 30-credit cap — through partner platforms first. Every Gen Ed category is coverable across the network.

The Parallel Path

Already enrolled? Keeps earning partner credit alongside Nexford coursework — applied as it comes in, up to the program cap.

How many credits can I transfer into my Nexford degree?

You can transfer up to 75% of a bachelor's or associate degree, or up to 60% of a master's — from any combination of approved sources. Your capstone is always completed at Nexford.

What is the minimum grade required for transfer credit?

You'll need a C or equivalent for undergraduate courses, or a B or equivalent for graduate courses completed within the last 10 years.

Do accelerator courses cost the same as Nexford courses?

No — partner courses aren't Nexford tuition. Each partner sets its own price, shown on their site.

Is there a transfer credit review fee?

No. Nexford does not charge a transfer credit review fee. All eligible transfer credit evaluations are provided at no additional cost.

Can I transfer credits into the MBA?

Yes. You can transfer up to 60% of the program through eligible graduate-level coursework completed at an institution recognized by a CHEA- or USDE-recognized accrediting agency, or an equivalent government-recognized authority outside the United States, subject to a course-by-course evaluation. You may also be eligible through the Abilitie Mini MBA pathway.

Does Nexford accept Sophia Learning credits?

Yes. Sophia Learning is an approved Nexford degree accelerator partner — its ACE-recommended courses transfer directly into Nexford degrees, covering Gen Ed and business electives. Use the tool above to see exact course matches for your program.

Does Nexford accept Study.com credits?

Yes. Study.com is an approved Nexford degree accelerator partner with the widest course catalog in the network, spanning every Gen Ed category plus business and technology electives — and Nexford learners receive a 10% tuition reduction on Study.com.

Is Nexford a StraighterLine partner college?

Yes. StraighterLine is an approved Nexford degree accelerator partner. Its courses cover all five Gen Ed categories and business electives, and transfer directly into Nexford degrees.

Does Nexford accept UPI Study or Saylor Academy credits?

Yes — both are approved Nexford degree accelerator partners. UPI Study covers Gen Ed plus business and technology electives; Saylor Academy's open courses cover Gen Ed and business electives.

Does Nexford accept MedCerts certifications?

Yes. Industry certifications earned through MedCerts transfer as elective credit toward the Nexford BBA — up to 12 credits, applied through the standard transfer review.

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How many credits can I transfer into my Nexford degree?

What is the minimum grade required for transfer credit?

Do accelerator courses cost the same as Nexford courses?

Is there a transfer credit review fee?

Can I transfer credits into the MBA?

Does Nexford accept Sophia Learning credits?

Does Nexford accept Study.com credits?

Is Nexford a StraighterLine partner college?

Does Nexford accept UPI Study or Saylor Academy credits?

Does Nexford accept MedCerts certifications?

Not sure where your credits fit?

Finish your degree faster , for less. Start before you even enroll.

HOW DEGREE ACCELERATORS WORKSkip ahead. We'll take the credit.

What transfers into your program

Three ways to run the clock down

Questions we actually hear.Answered directly.

How many credits can I transfer into my Nexford degree?

What is the minimum grade required for transfer credit?

Do accelerator courses cost the same as Nexford courses?

Is there a transfer credit review fee?

Can I transfer credits into the MBA?

Does Nexford accept Sophia Learning credits?

Does Nexford accept Study.com credits?

Is Nexford a StraighterLine partner college?

Does Nexford accept UPI Study or Saylor Academy credits?

Does Nexford accept MedCerts certifications?

Not sure where your credits fit?

HOW DEGREE ACCELERATORS WORK
Skip ahead. We'll take the credit.

Questions we actually hear.
Answered directly.