Most if not all successfully completed eligible credits from regionally accredited colleges transfer to ACE.
NISL – National Institute for School Leadership
Partnership Benefits
Partnership Overview
ACE partners with The National Center on Education and the Economy (NCEE) to provide doctoral credits to graduates of the NISL program, formally known as the Executive Development Program (EDP).
- Credits Awarded – Utilize your hard-earned credits when you enroll at ACE. NISL graduates may apply up to 9 credits towards specific Ed.D. program pathways
- Partnership Grant – Special pricing for NISL graduates and NCEE employees
- ACE Commitment – Our Enrollment Counselors are knowledgeable and eager to assist, regardless of the program you’re looking for
- Transparent Affordability – ACE is a leader in the industry when it comes to affordable education programs
- Doctorate degrees for under $24,000
- Master’s of Ed. degrees for under $9,500
- Bachelor’s degrees for under $10,000
Why Transfer to ACE?
Apply the NISL program towards a degree at ACE
Our enrollment counselors are ready to answer your questions and help you begin the transfer process right away. Choose which way works best for you:
- Complete the form to request information
- Contact an enrollment counselor via Live Chat at ace.edu
- Call 800-280-0307 and select option 2, for next steps to enroll at ACE
| Program of Interest | Ed.D. Programs with Instructional Leadership as a Focus of Study | Ed.D. Programs with General Track Option | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Transfers | 9 | 9 | |
|
LED6283, LEAD6293, LEAD6313 | LED6283, LEAD6293, LEAD6313 |
Key Features of Our Online Doctorate Degree
Partnership Grants*
ACE partners with hundreds of organizations, school districts and community colleges
and offers a partnership grant to the populations they serve.
| Program of Interest | RN to MSN | Doctoral | Master | Bachelor’s | Certificate/ Micro-Credential |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition Per Credit Hour |
$355 | $306 | $235 | $215 | $235 |
| Grant | $1,000 | $1,000 | $500 | $500 | $250 |
*Partnership Grant does not apply to the RN to BSN program
Transfer Information
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Students are at the core of all the decisions we make at ACE. Learn more about what our students are saying about ACE.
Tera White
M.Ed. in STEM Education
“I can complete my master’s degree 100% online with no need to visit the campus. As a wife, mother of two, teacher, and student, this works for me. The courses are ready when I’m ready! All I need is the internet and a smart device.”
Shalom Klein
Ed.D. in Leadership
“As an officer in the US Army, I was working on my doctorate while juggling responsibilities, training and preparing for a one-year deployment. ACE’s faculty and administration supported and accommodated my every step of the journey.”
Olivia Hallac
M.Ed. in STEM Education
“I enjoyed my experience at ACE. Small class sizes, supportive Professors and the ease of the online community made the experience a nice one. Classes were affordable and I liked the easy going process of registration throughout my time. I’m happy that I chose American College of Education.”
Jospeh Doyle
M.Ed. in Teaching English Learners
“My favorite thing about ACE is the affordability, knowledge gained, and opportunity to implement what I learned throughout my time as an ACE student and now, as an alumni.”
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
- Best Places to Work in Indiana: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
- When Work Works Award Recipient: 2017, 2018
- Best Value School | University Research and Review, LLC
