Nov 21, 2024

ACE Catalog - Volume 56

Total Cost of Attendance

Tuition/Technology and Library Fees by Degree Level
Micro-Credential Programs Tuition and Fees
Certificate Programs Tuition and Fees
Degree Programs Tuition and Fees
Multiple Degree Pathways Programs Tuition and Fees
Other Tuition and Fees

State of California Student Tuition Recovery Fund
Payment Due Date
Reinstatement Fee
Tuition and Fee Payment
Payment Options

Tuition/Technology and Library Fees by Degree Level

Degree Level	Tuition (per credit)	Technology & Library Fee (per credit)	Grant (per credit)
Bachelors	$215.00	$45.00
Masters	$235.00	$40.00
Doctoral	$306.00	$45.00
RN to BSN	$260.00
BSN to MSN*	$515.00		$135.00*
RN to MSN	$355.00
*RN to BSN Alumni are not eligible for the grant as they will receive 6 credits towards program completion.

Please note: In rare instances, students may be required to purchase a book for a course. These costs are not included in the information below.

Micro-Credential Programs Tuition and Fees

Bachelors Level

Public Health and Health Leadership				Total Cost of Attendance	$2,440.00
Tuition		Non-Refundable Fees		Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour	$215.00	Technology and Library	$405.00	Capstone or Dissertation	N/A
Total Credits in Program	9	Application	$50.00	Student Teaching	N/A
Total Tuition	$1,935.00	Program Conferral	$50.00

Masters Level

Early Childhood Special Education Learning Behavior Specialist I				Total Cost of Attendance	$3,400.00
Tuition		Non-Refundable Fees		Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour	$235.00	Technology and Library	$480.00	Capstone or Dissertation	N/A
Total Credits in Program	12	Application	$50.00	Student Teaching	N/A
Total Tuition	$2,820.00	Program Conferral	$50.00

Certificate Programs Tuition and Fees

Bachelors Level

Certificate in Essential Employability Skills (currently not enrolling)				Total Cost of Attendance	$4,830.00
Tuition		Non-Refundable Fees		Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour	$215.00	Technology and Library	$810.00	Capstone or Dissertation	N/A
Total Credits in Program	18	Application	$50.00	Student Teaching	N/A
Total Tuition	$3,870.00	Program Conferral	$100.00

Masters Level

Certificate in Nursing Education and Leadership (currently not enrolling) Certificate in Nursing Leadership and Management (currently not enrolling)				Total Cost of Attendance	$4,275.00
Tuition		Non-Refundable Fees		Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour	$235.00	Technology and Library	$600.00	Capstone or Dissertation	N/A
Total Credits in Program	15	Application	$50.00	Student Teaching	N/A
Total Tuition	$3,525.00	Program Conferral	$100.00

Certificate in Teaching English Learners				Total Cost of Attendance	$4,550.00
Tuition		Non-Refundable Fees		Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour	$235.00	Technology and Library	$640.00	Capstone or Dissertation	N/A
Total Credits in Program	16	Application	$50.00	Student Teaching	N/A
Total Tuition	$3,760.00	Program Conferral	$100.00

Certificate in Adult Education and Corporate Training Certificate in Content Area Instruction Certificate in Executive Healthcare Quality and Financial Management (currently not enrolling) Certificate in Higher Education (currently not enrolling) Certificate in Organizational Leadership (currently not enrolling) Certificate in Teacher Leadership Certificate in Texas Educational Leadership				Total Cost of Attendance	$5,100.00
Tuition		Non-Refundable Fees		Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour	$235.00	Technology and Library	$720.00	Capstone or Dissertation	N/A
Total Credits in Program	18	Application	$50.00	Student Teaching	N/A
Total Tuition	$4,230.00	Program Conferral	$100.00

Certificate in Principal Preparation				Total Cost of Attendance	$5,925.00
Tuition		Non-Refundable Fees		Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour	$235.00	Technology and Library	$840.00	Capstone or Dissertation	N/A
Total Credits in Program	21	Application	$50.00	Student Teaching	N/A
Total Tuition	$4,935.00	Program Conferral	$100.00

Certificate in Transition to Teaching - Secondary Education				Total Cost of Attendance	$6,100.00
Tuition		Non-Refundable Fees		Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour	$235.00	Technology and Library	$720.00	Capstone or Dissertation	N/A
Total Credits in Program	18	Application	$50.00	Student Teaching	$1,000.00
Total Tuition	$4,230.00	Program Conferral	$100.00

Certificate in Virtual Instruction (currently not enrolling)				Total Cost of Attendance	$6,200.00
Tuition		Non-Refundable Fees		Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour	$235.00	Technology and Library	$880.00	Capstone or Dissertation	N/A
Total Credits in Program	22	Application	$50.00	Student Teaching	N/A
Total Tuition	$5,170.00	Program Conferral	$100.00

Certificate in Transition to Teaching in Special Education				Total Cost of Attendance	$6,925.00
Tuition		Non-Refundable Fees		Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour	$235.00	Technology and Library	$840.00	Capstone or Dissertation	N/A
Total Credits in Program	21	Application	$50.00	Student Teaching	$1,000.00
Total Tuition	$4,935.00	Program Conferral	$100.00

Certificate in Transition to Teaching - Elementary Education				Total Cost of Attendance	$7,750.00
Tuition		Non-Refundable Fees		Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour	$235.00	Technology and Library	$960.00	Capstone or Dissertation	N/A
Total Credits in Program	24	Application	$50.00	Student Teaching	$1,000.00
Total Tuition	$5,640.00	Program Conferral	$100.00

Doctoral Level

Certificate in Advance Graduate Study				Total Cost of Attendance	$10,780.00
Tuition		Non-Refundable Fees		Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour	$306.00	Technology and Library	$1,350.00	Capstone or Dissertation	N/A
Total Credits in Program	30	Application	$100.00	Student Teaching	N/A
Total Tuition	$9,180.00	Program Conferral	$150.00

Degree Programs Tuition and Fees

Bachelor of Arts in Education Studies Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies				Total Cost of Attendance	$7,950.00
Tuition		Non-Refundable Fees		Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour	$215.00	Technology and Library	$1,350.00	Capstone or Dissertation	N/A
Total Credits in Program	30	Application	$50.00	Student Teaching	N/A
Total Tuition	$6,450.00	Program Conferral	$100.00

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Leadership Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration				Total Cost of Attendance	$9,510.00
Tuition		Non-Refundable Fees		Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour	$215.00	Technology and Library	$1,620.00	Capstone or Dissertation	N/A
Total Credits in Program	36	Application	$50.00	Student Teaching	N/A
Total Tuition	$7,740.00	Program Conferral	$100.00

RN to BSN				Total Cost of Attendance	$7,950.00
Tuition		Non-Refundable Fees		Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour	$260.00	Technology and Library		Capstone or Dissertation	N/A
Total Credits in Program	30	Application	$50.00	Student Teaching	N/A
Total Tuition	$7,800.00	Program Conferral	$100.00

M.A. in Elementary Teaching M.A. in Secondary Teaching				Total Cost of Attendance	$10,500.00
Tuition		Non-Refundable Fees		Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour	$235.00	Technology and Library	$1,360.00	Capstone or Dissertation	N/A
Total Credits in Program	34	Application	$50.00	Student Teaching	$1,000.00
Total Tuition	$7,990.00	Program Conferral	$100.00

Master’s in Business Administration				Total Cost of Attendance	$8,675.00
Tuition		Non-Refundable Fees		Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour	$235.00	Technology and Library	$1,240.00	Capstone or Dissertation	N/A
Total Credits in Program	31	Application	$50.00	Student Teaching	N/A
Total Tuition	$7,285.00	Program Conferral	$100.00

M.Ed. in STEM Education				Total Cost of Attendance	$8,675.00
Tuition		Non-Refundable Fees		Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour	$235.00	Technology and Library	$1,000.00	Capstone or Dissertation	N/A
Total Credits in Program	31	Application	$50.00	Student Teaching	N/A
Total Tuition	$7,285.00	Program Conferral	$100.00

M.Ed. in STEM Education (NISE route)*				Total Cost of Attendance	$7,650.00
Tuition		Non-Refundable Fees		Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour	$235.00	Technology and Library	$1,000.00	Capstone or Dissertation	N/A
Total Credits in Program	25	Application	$50.00	Student Teaching	N/A
Total Tuition	$5,875.00	Program Conferral	$100.00	NISE Courses	$625.00
NOTE *6 credits taken through Accelerate Learning/National Institute for STEM Education (NISE) and 25 credits taken through ACE.

M.Ed. in Adult Education and Training M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education M.Ed. in Health and Wellness Education M.Ed. in Instructional Design and Technology M.Ed. in Integrated Curriculum M.Ed. in Literacy M.Ed. in Teacher Leadership M.Ed. in Teaching English Learners				Total Cost of Attendance	$8,675.00
Tuition		Non-Refundable Fees		Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour	$235.00	Technology and Library	$1,240.00	Capstone or Dissertation	N/A
Total Credits in Program	31	Application	$50.00	Student Teaching	N/A
Total Tuition	$7,285.00	Program Conferral	$100.00

M.Ed. in Advanced Studies M.Ed. in Biology Education M.Ed. in Chemistry Education M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction M.Ed. in Educational Leadership M.Ed. in Educational Technology M.Ed. in Elementary Education M.Ed. in English Education M.Ed. in Higher Education M.Ed. in History Education M.Ed. in Instructional Design and Educational Technology M.Ed. in Math Education M.Ed. in Science Education M.Ed. in Social Science Education M.Ed. in Special Education M.S. in Organizational Leadership M.S. in Sustainable Management (currently not enrolling)				Total Cost of Attendance	$9,500.00
Tuition		Non-Refundable Fees		Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour	$235.00	Technology and Library	$1,360.00	Capstone or Dissertation	N/A
Total Credits in Program	34	Application	$50.00	Student Teaching	N/A
Total Tuition	$7,990.00	Program Conferral	$100.00

M.Ed. in Educational Business Administration				Total Cost of Attendance	$9,775.00
Tuition		Non-Refundable Fees		Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour	$235.00	Technology and Library	$1,400.00	Capstone or Dissertation	N/A
Total Credits in Program	35	Application	$50.00	Student Teaching	N/A
Total Tuition	$8,225.00	Program Conferral	$100.00

Master’s in Healthcare Administration				Total Cost of Attendance	$10,050.00
Tuition		Non-Refundable Fees		Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour	$235.00	Technology and Library	$1,440.00	Capstone or Dissertation	N/A
Total Credits in Program	36	Application	$50.00	Student Teaching	N/A
Total Tuition	$8,460.00	Program Conferral	$100.00

Master’s in Public Health M.S. in Health Informatics (currently not enrolling)				Total Cost of Attendance	$9,225.00
Tuition		Non-Refundable Fees		Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour	$235.00	Technology and Library	$1,320.00	Capstone or Dissertation	N/A
Total Credits in Program	33	Application	$50.00	Student Teaching	N/A
Total Tuition	$7,755.00	Program Conferral	$100.00

BSN to MSN				Total Cost of Attendance	$11,930.00
Tuition		Non-Refundable Fees		Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour	$515.00	Technology and Library	N/A	Grant per Credit	$135.00*
Total Credits in Program	31	Application	$50.00	Student Teaching	N/A
Total Tuition	$11,780.00	Program Conferral	$100.00
NOTE *RN to BSN Alumni are not eligible for the grant as they will receive 6 credits towards program completion.

RN to MSN				Total Cost of Attendance	$19,775.00
Tuition		Non-Refundable Fees		Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour	$355.00	Technology and Library	N/A	Capstone or Dissertation	N/A
Total Credits in Program	55	Application	$50.00	Student Teaching	N/A
Total Tuition	$19,525.00	Program Conferral*	$200 ($100 for each conferral)
Note: RN to BSN Alumni are not eligible for the grant as they will receive 6 credits towards program completion. *Students receiving an RN to MSN scholarship will be required to pay a $200 RN to MSN Student Deposit. This non-refundable deposit will be applied to the BSN and MSN conferral fees.

Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction Ed.S. in Early Childhood Education Ed.S. in Instructional Technology Ed.S. in Leadership Ed.S. in Nursing Education Ed.S. in Public Health Education Ed.S. in Second Language Instruction Ed.S. in Special Education				Total Cost of Attendance	$12,184.00
Tuition		Non-Refundable Fees		Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour	$306.00	Technology and Library	$1,530.00	Capstone or Dissertation	N/A
Total Credits in Program	34	Application	$100.00	Student Teaching	N/A
Total Tuition	$10,404.00	Program Conferral	$150.00

Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction Ed.D. in Early Childhood Education Ed.D. in Instructional Technology Ed.D. in Leadership Ed.D. in Nursing Education Ed.D. in Public Health Education Ed.D. in Second Language Instruction Ed.D. in Special Education				Total Cost of Attendance	$23,914.00
Tuition		Non-Refundable Fees		Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour	$306.00	Technology and Library	$2,880.00	Dissertation/Research (6 courses) x $200.00 each	$1,200.00
Total Credits in Program	64	Application	$100.00	Student Teaching	N/A
Total Tuition	$19,584.00	Program Conferral	$150.00

Ed.S. or ABD to Ed.D. Pathway Option for the Following Programs Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction Ed.D. in Early Childhood Education Ed.D. in Instructional Technology Ed.D. in Leadership Ed.D. in Nursing Education Ed.D. in Public Health Education Ed.D. in Second Language Instruction Ed.D. in Special Education				Total Cost of Attendance	$14,437.00
Tuition		Non-Refundable Fees		Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour	$306.00	Technology and Library	$1,665.00	Dissertation/Research (6 courses) x $200 each	$1,200.00
Total Credits in Program	37	Application	$100.00	Student Teaching	N/A
Total Tuition	$11,322.00	Program Conferral	$150.00

Multiple Degree Pathways Programs Tuition and Fees

M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction for graduates of M.Ed. in Educational Leadership				Total Cost of Attendance	$4,550.00
Tuition		Non-Refundable Fees		Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour	$235.00	Technology and Library	$640.00	Capstone or Dissertation	N/A
Total Credits in Program	16	Application	$50.00	Student Teaching	N/A
Total Tuition	$3,760.00	Program Conferral	$100.00

M.Ed. in Elementary Education for graduates of M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction for graduates of M.Ed. in Elementary Education				Total Cost of Attendance	$5,375.00
Tuition		Non-Refundable Fees		Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour	$235.00	Technology and Library	$760.00	Capstone or Dissertation	N/A
Total Credits in Program	19	Application	$50.00	Student Teaching	N/A
Total Tuition	$4,465.00	Program Conferral	$100.00

Other Tuition and Fees

Articulation Transcripting Fee: $100 per course. Charged to individuals associated with ACE partners who request solely a transcript review by ACE.
Licensure Preparation Courses (i.e. PDELTX, etc.): $235 Tuition, $35 Technology and Library Fee.
RES6600: $250 Course Support Fee
RES6700: $750 Course Support Fee
Reinstatement Fee: The $100 reinstatement fee is applied when students are administratively withdrawn or canceled and wish to be reinstated during the reinstatement period (reinstatement-fee).

State of California Student Tuition Recovery Fund

The State of California established the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) to relieve or mitigate economic loss suffered by a student in an educational program at a qualifying institution, who is or was a California resident while enrolled, or was enrolled in a residency program, if the student enrolled in the institution, prepaid tuition, and suffered an economic loss. Unless relieved of the obligation to do so, you must pay the state-imposed assessment for the STRF, or it must be paid on your behalf, if you are a student in an educational program, who is a California resident, or are enrolled in a residency program, and prepay all or part of your tuition.

You are not eligible for protection from the STRF and you are not required to pay the STRF assessment, if you are not a California resident, or are not enrolled in a residency program.

It is important that you keep copies of your enrollment agreement, financial aid documents, receipts, or any other information that documents the amount paid to the school. Questions regarding the STRF may be directed to the Bureau for Private Post-Secondary Education, 1747 North Market Blvd., Suite 225, Sacramento, California, 95834, (916) 574-8900 or (888) 370-7589.

To be eligible for STRF, you must be a California resident or are enrolled in a residency program, prepaid tuition, paid or deemed to have paid the STRF assessment, and suffered an economic loss as a result of any of the following:

The institution, a location of the institution, or an educational program offered by the institution was closed or discontinued, and you did not choose to participate in a teach-out plan approved by the Bureau or did not complete a chosen teach-out plan approved by the Bureau.
You were enrolled at an institution or a location of the institution within the 120-day period before the closure of the institution or location of the institution or were enrolled in an educational program within the 120-day period before the program was discontinued.
You were enrolled at an institution or a location of the institution more than 120 days before the closure of the institution or location of the institution, in an educational program offered by the institution as to which the Bureau determined there was a significant decline in the quality or value of the program more than 120 days before closure.
The institution has been ordered to pay a refund by the Bureau but has failed to do so.
The institution has failed to pay or reimburse loan proceeds under a federal student loan program as required by law or has failed to pay or reimburse proceeds received by the institution in-excess of tuition and other costs.
You have been awarded restitution, a refund, or other monetary award by an arbitrator or court, based on a violation of this chapter by an institution or representative of an institution, but have been unable to collect the award from the institution.
You sought legal counsel that resulted in the cancellation of one or more of your student loans and have an invoice for services rendered and evidence of the cancellation of the student loan or loans.

To qualify for STRF reimbursement, the application must be received within four (4) years from the date of the action or event that made the student eligible for recovery from STRF.

A student whose loan is revived by a loan holder or debt collector after a period of non-collection may, at any time, file a written application for recovery from STRF for the debt that would have otherwise been eligible for recovery. If it has been more than four (4) years since the action or event that made the student eligible, the student must have filed a written application for recovery within the original four (4) year period, unless the period has been extended by another act of law.

However, no claim can be paid to any student without a social security number or a taxpayer identification number.

Payment Due Date

Payments are due on the Friday before each term start. If payment has not been received by the end of day the Friday of the term start, the student will be administratively withdrawn. If students are administratively withdrawn and wish to be reinstated, they will be subject to the $100 reinstatement fee as explained below.

Reinstatement Fee

For new and continuing students who have been Administratively Withdrawn or canceled (new students) for nonpayment and wish to remain enrolled during the current term a $100.00 Reinstatement Fee will apply.

To remain enrolled for the current term, the student should contact Student Services at 1-800-280-0307, Option 1 on or before 9:00 p.m. on the Tuesday of the second week of the term to satisfy any outstanding balances due and to pay the $100.00 Reinstatement Fee.

Payment of the Reinstatement Fee will only be accepted by debit or credit card.

Tuition and Fee Payment

All tuition and fees are due the Friday prior to the first day of each course and must be made through the student portal or mobile app. Current students from whom payment has not been received by Friday after the course has begun will be administratively withdrawn. New students from whom payment has not been received by Friday after the course has begun will be canceled. This includes students whose payments are partially covered by employers or a third-party lender. American College of Education reserves the right to report failure to pay tuition and fees to one or more national credit bureau organizations. Diplomas, official transcripts, or program completion verifications to state agencies will not be issued until all financial obligations are paid in full.

Payment Options

Each student must declare a payment method prior to beginning the first course. Students have the following payment options:

Payment in Full: Make one payment covering the entire program tuition and fees.
Payment in Installments: Pay program tuition and fees by course.
Monthly Payment Plan - This should be selected if you would like to make monthly payments over the length of the program. Total tuition and fees as applicable will be divided by the length of your selected program to determine the monthly amount due. The actual total cost or payment amounts will vary dependent on the program selected. All payments are due by the 15th of each month.
School Partnership Agreement: Under a partnership agreement between American College and a participating school district, automatic payment through payroll deductions may be available. This option is only available for full-time employees.
Third-Party Loans: Some students may qualify for a private loan through a third-party lender. Funds received from the lender may be used to either make payment in full or in installments as described above.
Credit Card Payment by Phone: ACE no longer allows students to pay tuition by phone. Exceptions may be made by authorized staff in some cases. These include receiving payments from third party payers or if a student is unable to access the online payment portal.

Right to Modify Tuition
American College of Education reserves the right to adjust tuition and fees at any time with prior notice to current students.

Estimated Value
All values shown are an estimated value of the cost of tuition and fees. Actual amounts may vary depending on the number of transfer credits applied to the selected program hours, the pace and satisfactory completion of the selected program, the receipt of scholarship or grant amounts, or adjustments to tuition or fees as described in the Catalog Right to Modify Tuition section. State sales or use tax will apply where required by law.