¹Savings based on the difference between the UAGC bachelor’s degree cost of $460 per credit, versus the Arizona College Partner Benefit rate of $295 per credit, and completion of at least 60 credits at UAGC. Actual savings will vary based on the number of approved transfer credits and remaining credits required. Savings only available to those who qualify.
How It Works
Eligible students who enroll under this benefit pay $295 per credit for remaining bachelor’s degree coursework at UAGC. Your associate degree is evaluated through the UAGC transfer credit review process to determine how many approved credits apply toward your selected bachelor’s degree program.
Most bachelor’s degrees require 120 total credits. If you transfer approximately 60 approved credits from an associate degree and apply them toward your chosen bachelor’s degree program, you may need roughly 60 additional credits to complete your bachelor’s degree, though this varies by program and prior coursework.
Explore Current Arizona Academic Partnerships
Partnership benefits vary by institution and are subject to specific articulation agreements. Availability is based on your prior college, program of study, and enrollment eligibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Graduates who have earned an associate degree from an Arizona college or university are eligible for the reduced tuition rate while pursuing a bachelor’s degree at UAGC.
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UAGC supports students in the state of Arizona by:
- Making bachelor’s degrees more affordable
- Helping students use what they’ve already earned to complete a bachelor’s degree
- Expanding access to education for working adults who need flexible, online options
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No. This offer was designed to preserve existing College Partner Benefit (CPB) agreements while introducing a new option for other Arizona associate degree graduates who may not be covered by an employer or partner program.
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Yes. This benefit is available to all prospective students who graduated from an Arizona college or university, regardless of where they currently live. Certain degree programs may not be available in all states.
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No. This policy change will only be available for courses starting on or after February 10, 2026.
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Some Arizona community colleges have offered this benefit to their graduates previously. As of February 10, 2026, the benefit has been expanded to include additional Arizona colleges and universities.
To confirm your eligibility, please review the policy here.
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Your associate degree is evaluated using UAGC transfer credit policies and requires the submission of official transcripts. Your official transcripts will be evaluated to determine the credits that will officially apply toward a UAGC bachelor’s degree program.
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Completing a bachelor’s degree at UAGC is ideal for:
- Working adults
- Career-focused learners
- Arizona college or university graduates who paused their education
- Students seeking flexibility and affordability
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No.
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UAGC will evaluate all your earned college credits from an accredited institution and apply as much as possible toward your bachelor’s degree.
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Time to completion depends on how many of your credits transfer and if you take any breaks. UAGC bachelor’s degrees require 120 credits total and are designed to be completed in 208 weeks. If you transfer any credits, this time would be reduced.
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In addition to tuition, students are responsible for the cost of course materials, books, digital learning materials, and technology fees, plus a one-time graduation fee. Learn more about program costs here.
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No. The reduced cost per credit for associate degree graduates from Arizona colleges and universities is specific to bachelor’s degree programs at UAGC. UAGC academic programs, faculty, and student body are all separate from those of the University of Arizona main campus.
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No. Only those students who earned an associate degree from an accredited college or university headquartered in Arizona are eligible for the Arizona College Partner Benefit.
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Yes, for courses starting on or after February 10, 2026.
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The transferability of credits is subject to the University of Arizona Global Campus transfer credit policies and requires the submission of official transcripts.