Affordable Ways to Make Your Education Possible
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Education Should Be Accessible for Everyone
Payment Plans That Fit Your Life
At American College of Education (ACE), affordability and accessibility are at the heart of our mission. We believe education should open doors to opportunity, not create financial stress. That’s why our programs deliver career-ready skills at a fraction of the cost of many institutions.
With clear tuition rates, no hidden fees and flexible payment options, you can earn a degree that fits your budget and your goals. Explore the options available to you and connect with an enrollment counselor who can help you find the most cost-effective path forward.
Most master’s degrees
for a total cost under
$10,000*
86%
of our students graduate without debt**
$19.20
in future earnings
for every dollar invested***
Ways to Save
Scholarships
ACE provides scholarship opportunities each term to help reduce costs for our students, so you can stay focused on your goals and keep moving forward in your education.
Grants
Explore grants that make tuition more affordable, including partnership grants for employees of partner organizations, educator grants, alumni grants for graduates continuing their education, and military grants for veterans and servicemembers.
Payment Options
Choose the payment plan that works best for you–pay in full or pay in monthly installments through one of our third-party financial partners. You may also obtain financing from a private provider of your choice.
Quality Education You Can Afford
Discover the ACE Advantage
Flexible Online Learning
100% online courses with flexibility designed with working professionals in mind.
Career-Driven Programs
Designed for working professional to immediately apply what they learn in real-world settings.
Transfer-Friendly
Maximize your previous education by transferring as many credits as possible toward your degree.
Personalized Support
Get academic advising, tech support, payment options and more from our student support teams.
Ready to pursue your career-focused program at ACE?
We’re excited to give you the tools you need to build the future you want.
REQUEST INFO*This is an estimated value of cost for tuition and fees. Amounts may vary depending on number of transfer credits applied to the selected program hours, the pace and satisfactory completion of the selected program, receipt of institutional scholarship and/or grant amounts, or adjustments to tuition or fees as described in the Catalog Right to Modify Tuition section. State sales and use tax will apply where required by law.
**Source: Internal research completed in March 2025
***Source: 2023 Lightcast Study