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You may be closer to your degree than you think.

Your past training, tests, work and old credits can count. Get a personal degree map that keeps every requirement and charts your fastest route to graduation.

Take the 1-Minute Quiz

Built on the F.R.A.M.E. method by Ari Ben-Abram, M.S.

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How fast could you finish?

Answer 3 quick questions to see which ways to earn credit may already be open to you.

What degree are you working toward?

Pick one.

Which of these do you have?

Check all that apply. It's fine if none do.

Where will you go to school?

Pick one.

Good news — you have options.

    Each college decides which credit it accepts. Your map is built around your school's actual curriculum so you can check before you spend time or money.

    How it works

    Three steps from "where do I start?" to a clear plan.

    1

    Find your credit

    List everything you've already done: old classes, military training, certifications, tests, work experience.

    2

    See your Flowriculum

    Get a personal degree map that keeps every requirement but swaps in faster, lower-cost ways to earn each course.

    3

    Graduate faster

    Follow your map course by course, compare schools, and check your progress as you go.

    Ways to earn credit you may not know about

    Credit by examTest out of courses with CLEP or DSST instead of sitting through a full semester.
    Self-paced online coursesProviders like Sophia Learning and Study.com offer courses many colleges accept.
    Military creditYour Joint Services Transcript may already be worth college credit.
    Prior learningSome schools award credit for what you've learned at work.
    Transfer creditOld college credits don't have to go to waste.
    CertificationsMany industry certifications are evaluated for college credit.
    Micro-Confidence

    Earn a credential on the way to your degree.

    Many degrees include courses that also complete a certificate. Your map shows which ones, so you can walk away with a real credential early and keep going.

    Certificateearned along the way
    Associate degreenext milestone
    Bachelor's degreeyour goal
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    "I used these same methods to finish my own degree faster. Now I've helped learners from new graduates to working adults do the same."
    Ari Ben-Abram, M.S. · Founder & Executive Director, NBCAEP
    Learner Plan
    $59 / year
    • Your personal degree map (Flowriculum)
    • Find every source of credit you may already have
    • Compare schools side by side
    • See certificates you can earn along the way
    • Free study materials

    Questions

    Is this a college?

    No. FastCollege is a planning tool from NBCAEP. You still earn your degree from an accredited college. We help you find the fastest route through its requirements.

    Will my college accept these credits?

    Every college sets its own rules. Your map is built around your school's actual curriculum so you can confirm with your school before you start.

    What if I don't have any credit yet?

    That's fine. Credit by exam and self-paced online courses can still shorten your path, and your map shows where they fit.

    Which schools are included?

    School-by-school maps start with Maryland colleges, with more states coming.

    How does the free trial work?

    You get 2 days to build your map and explore. After that, the Learner plan is $59 a year.