Fort Hays State University
Partnership Details
In partnership with Fort Hays State University (FHSU), American College of Education (ACE) is here to help you reach your academic and professional goals. Our partnership provides special pricing on ACE programs to FHSU students, graduates and employees, empowering you to be the leader you were meant to be.
Eligible employees and students can receive 3% off their ACE tuition.
ACE is a low-cost, high-quality online college offering degree and non-degree programs designed to fit the busy lives of working professionals.

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FHSU Employees
The FHSU and ACE partnership means you can take advantage of reduced tuition when you enroll in an ACE doctoral program, making our low-cost tuition even more affordable. With online programs in education, nursing, healthcare and leadership, our students gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to serve, lead and achieve. It’s time to take your career to new heights.
Here is what you can expect at ACE:
- Doctoral degrees under $25,000¹
- Rolling terms starting every six weeks
- Faculty who are current or former practitioners in your field
Enroll at ACE
Our enrollment counselors are ready to answer your questions and help you begin the transfer process whenever you’re ready. Contact us whichever way works best for you:
- Call (800) 280-0307, option 2.
- If you have questions or need assistance, please email [email protected].
- Use the Live Chat feature in the bottom right corner of this page.
- Click the link below and complete the form to request more information.
FHSU Students and Graduates
Take your Ed.S. to the next level with a clear path to finishing a doctorate degree. In partnership with FHSU, graduates can complete an Ed.D. at ACE for under $15,0001 and in less than two years.2
Here is what you can expect at ACE:
- Affordable tuition with no hidden fees
- Rolling terms starting every six weeks
- Transfer-friendly pathways
- Faculty who are current or former practitioners in your field
Transfer 27 of your FHSU Ed.S. credits into one of ACE’s doctoral programs:
Empowered by our students.
Students are at the core of all the decisions we make at ACE. Learn more about what our students are saying about ACE.
Awards and Recognition for ACE and Our Programs
- Two ACE Programs Named to Intelligent.com Top 50 Best Master’s Programs Top 50 Best Master’s Programs by Intelligent.com
- Ed.D in Leadership | Ranked #10 in Top 57 Online Doctorate in Education Programs by Intelligent.com
- M.Ed. in STEM Education | EdTech Awards 2021 Finalist
- M.Ed. in Technology | International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Recognition
- M.Ed. in Educational Leadership | #1 Top Online Program for Working Professionals by Nitro College
- Voted as a Top Work Place: 2022, 2023, 2024
- Best Places to Work in Indiana: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
- When Work Works Award Recipient: 2017, 2018

1All 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 and use tax will apply where required by law.
2This is an estimated time to completion. Actual completion time may vary depending on the number of transfer credits applied, availability of courses, a satisfactory pace, successful course completion and meeting program milestones as required.