Pricing
ASU believes in making higher education accessible to everyone. Universal Learner Courses allow you to learn and earn credits at your own pace, without financial pressure.
Higher education that puts you first
ASU Universal Learner Courses are typically more affordable than other options.
ASU Universal Learner Courses
- $25 enrollment fee: reserve your spot in the course and begin coursework.
- $400 credit conversion fee: pay only if you’re satisfied with your grade and want to add it to your transcript. Retake your course or choose another if you wish.
- Total per course: $425
Public university*
- Upfront payment required
- Average total per course: $2,250
Private university*
- Upfront payment required
- Average total per course: $4,365
Frequently asked questions
ASU Universal Learner Courses aren’t eligible for federal financial aid, but you can register for a course for just $25. Once you’ve successfully completed the course, you can convert it to real ASU credits on an official ASU transcript for $400 and you have up to one year to decide if you want to add the credits.
It depends on the employer. Some learners have successfully gotten their credits reimbursed by their company, so it won’t hurt to ask! It’s always best to talk with your HR department before you attempt to get credit, and be sure to mention this is real college credit provided by Arizona State University.
Yes, ASU Universal Learner Courses are university courses taught by the same prestigious faculty and instructors who teach on Arizona State University campuses teach our courses, so the rigor and quality of course materials is the same. The difference? Universal Learner Courses give you the chance to dip your toes into the real college course experience without risk to your wallet or your GPA. Students receive a transcript after passing and paying for the course that can be used to apply to ASU or transferred to another college. These courses appear identically to a course you would take online or on campus as an enrolled ASU student.
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