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Unlike traditional colleges, you do not need to wait for months to start your educational program. After you are admitted into the college you may begin your degree program with the next cohort of students. If you have a question at any time, contact an Enrollment Specialist at 1-800-280-0307.

Requirements to begin your degree program at American College of Education:

	Complete the online Application and pay the application fee. Complete all sections of the online application. Submit your non-refundable application fee of $50. As a convenience, you may pay the application fee online through our secure server or you may call an Enrollment Specialist at 1-800-280-0307 and provide your credit card information.
	Submit required documents. Official transcript recording a bachelor's degree or highest degree conferred by a regionally or nationally accredited institution; official transcripts are sealed transcripts sent from the granting institution. If the original transcript is international and/or not in English, it must be evaluated through AACRAO or any evaluation agency credentialed through NACES. All applicants to American College of Education graduate degree programs must have attained at least a 2.75 G.P.A. for their undergraduate degree or highest post-baccalaureate degree completed. Documentation of professional teaching or school services certificate and completion of all state certification requirements. For Educational Leadership candidates only: A completed Mentor Endorsement Form from a sponsoring principal is required to participate in this program. For more details about this requirement, please contact our Internship Coordinator. Once the online application is submitted with the $50 application fee, you will receive an electronic copy of the enrollment agreement and payment plan. All documents must be received by the enrollment deadline for admissions consideration. Review enrollment deadlines.
	Select a Payment option: All Candidates: Course or program payment must be received by the Bursar's Office before the first week of class. District agrees to fund the tuition on behalf of the teacher and offers a payroll deduction plan allowing the teacher to reimburse the district over time. Student pays in full by check, money order, or credit card. View Payment Plan (.pdf)

If you are ready to begin earning your degree now, click APPLY NOW. If you have been through the web site and have other questions, please call us at 1-800-280-0307 or please email us for help.