Arizona State University (ASU) Partner Information Sheet

About Arizona State University

Arizona State University (ASU) is the largest public research university in the country. They are headquartered in Tempe, Arizona. ASU is recognized nationally for innovation, accessibility, and student success. Through ASU's Universal Learner Courses program, students can take real college courses, earn university credit, and explore college-level learning with reduced financial risk.

Quick Facts

Why HS4CC Chose Arizona State University

ASU has become one of the most homeschool-friendly sources of affordable college credit in the country. HS4CC first formed a partnership with ASU in 2020, and then expanded our partnership in 2025.  Through Universal Learner Courses, students can access courses from a nationally recognized university while maintaining flexibility and minimizing financial risk. ASU's innovative approach allows students to experience real college coursework before deciding whether to add credit to their official transcript. We call this safety net "GPA Protection," and ASU is the only university in the country that offers this option.

Benefits for HS4CC Families

• Real college courses taught by ASU faculty
• Regionally accredited university credit
• Affordable access to college coursework
• Flexible online learning options
• Self-paced and instructor-led course opportunities
• Opportunity to experience college-level academics before transcripting credit
• Wide selection of general education and elective courses
• Strong transfer potential to colleges and universities nationwide
• GPA protection model available through Universal Learner Courses

What Makes ASU Unique?

Universal Learner Courses

ASU's Universal Learner Courses allow students to complete college coursework before deciding whether to place the credit on an official ASU transcript. This innovative model gives students an opportunity to demonstrate success in college-level coursework while reducing academic risk.

Nationally Recognized Innovation

ASU has been repeatedly recognized for innovation in higher education and is known for developing new pathways that increase access to college learning opportunities for students of all backgrounds.

Extensive Course Selection

Students can explore courses in biology, history, psychology, business, communications, mathematics, health sciences, sustainability, social sciences, and many other disciplines. These courses can help students satisfy degree requirements, explore potential majors, or accelerate progress toward future college goals.

Best For Students Who:

• Want to begin earning college credit during high school 
• In grades 9-12
• Are looking for affordable college credit options
• Prefer flexible online learning
• Want to explore college majors before committing to a degree program
• Plan to transfer credits to another college or university
• Want a low-risk introduction to college-level coursework

Accreditation

Arizona State University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), one of the most widely recognized institutional accrediting bodies in the United States. ASU credits are issued by an accredited public university and are accepted by many colleges and universities, subject to each institution's transfer policies.

The HS4CC Perspective

ASU Universal Learner Courses are one of the most versatile and affordable college credit options available to homeschool families. They provide a practical way for students to gain experience with college-level coursework, build an academic record, explore future majors, and potentially reduce the cost and time required to complete a college degree. For many HS4CC families, ASU serves as an excellent first step into the world of college credit.

HS4CC Pricing

As an "Accelerate partner" at ASU, we are approved to offer homeschool families the same deeply discounted rate ASU offers its public high school partners. As such, homeschooling families can complete 3 or 4 credit courses through HS4CC Academy for $299 instead of the $425 general public rate.  The general public rate is paid in 2 parts ($25 at registration and then $400 at the time of transcript), and HS4CC Academy members may still choose that pricing model if they wish. 

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