Education Connection: FAQ

Q: Will my diploma say "online"?
A: No

Q: How do I transfer credits into an institution?
A: In order to transfer prior credits, you can request that official transcripts be sent from your previous schools to your online school of choice.

Q: How do I get credit for life experience?
A: Many schools offer the option of writing something entitled an experiential learning portfolio. Schools will allow you to transfer in a certain percentage of credits using your prior life/work experience provided that you show that you have met the course objectives of each specified course you do not feel you should have to take.

Q: Can I transfer my credits from an online school?
A: While each school has its own specified criteria for transferring in credits, schools will accept credits from schools that have a regional accreditation, provided that you have a grade of "C" or higher and the school has a class for which you are seeking credit.

Education Connection

With today's myriad of choices, how can a student know which school is right for his or her individual needs? Matching students with accredited online and campus-based schools, Education Connection takes the guesswork out of this important life decision.

Education Connection is founded on the principle: "Higher Education opens the door, illuminates the path and guides us to the future."

By providing rich resources to help students explore careers, assess their aptitude for online learning and even match their personality type to specific occupations, Education Connection allows students to make well-informed decisions about the future.

Education Connection is a free consumer service.