Methods of Earning Credit

At Thomas Edison State University (TESU), we recognize many diverse forms of education as college-level experience. Your work experience, professional training or military service provide unique, transformative learning opportunities you can't find in a classroom. So why shouldn't they qualify as college credit? We believe it can. Explore all the ways you can leverage your experiences in and out of the classroom toward a college degree with our many methods of earning credit.

Ways to Earn Credit


At TESU, you may be able to turn your hard-earned experiences from work, military service or professional training into credits towards your college degree. Discover all the ways you can benefit from our generous transfer credit policy, saving you time and money and putting you on a shorter path to graduation.

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TESU is here to help you maximize the credits you've already earned, no matter how you earned them. Reach out to our team of expert admissions counselors for personalized assistance in determining your best options for getting ahead.

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