Association of School Business Officials International
Advance your career with ACE.
Earn Credits for Your Certification
Through the partnership between the Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) International and American College of Education (ACE), you can transfer your completed School Finance and Operations (SFO) Certification into one of ACE’s affordable online graduate degrees as academic credits, allowing you to complete it faster. See where your career could take you with another degree from ACE.
Eligible ASBO International members can enjoy a 3% tuition reduction on any ACE program.
ACE + ASBO International Transfer Pathways
| ASBO International Program | ACE Degree Programs | ACE Course Equivalency | Credits Awarded | Credits Remaining | Total Program Cost2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFO Certification with passing grade from certification exam | Ed.D. in Leadership | LEAD6123 Management of Financial Resources | 3 | 61 | $23,715 |
| Ed.S. in Leadership | LEAD6123 Management of Financial Resources | 3 | 31 | $11,565 | |
| Certificate in Advanced Graduate Study (in Interdisciplinary Educational Studies) | LEAD6123 Management of Financial Resources | 3 | 27 | $10,105 | |
| M.Ed. in Educational Business Administration | EBUS5203 Management of Financial Resources | 3 | 28 | $8,242 |
What to Expect at ACE
ACE has fully online,1 low-cost continuing education programs to help you get ahead, all designed to fit within your busy schedule.
Student Testimonials
Here’s what our students had to say about their ACE experience.
Brenda-Lee Pringle
M.Ed. in Educational Business Administration
“It was a great experience studying at American College of Education, a memory to cherish for a lifetime. My experience at ACE was full of learning and grooming. I have cultivated knowledge and skills that I continue to use throughout my life’s journey. With the skills and knowledge that I have garnered, I was able to share and help others inside and outside of my work environment.”
Dominick Martin
B.S. in Business Applied Management and Leadership
M.S. in Organizational Leadership
“My education at ACE has significantly impacted my career by providing me with practical, relevant skills that have enhanced my leadership abilities and decision-making in the professional world. The flexible and tailored approach to learning at ACE has allowed me to easily integrate my personal life, work and school schedule.”
Cristin Grogan
M.Ed. in Instructional Design and Technology
M.S. in Organizational Leadership
MBA
“I completed by first master’s and then my career progressed so I came back to ACE to complete two more master’s. ACE is extremely affordable, accessible and flexible. ACE has given me knowledge that I will now be able to share with others through mentorship and networking.”
1Select programs may require student teaching, an internship or practicum.
2This is 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.
3Internal research completed in November 2025
4Student Right to Know. Accessed Sept. 17, 2026.