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Unlike traditional colleges, you do not need to wait for months to start your educational program. After you are admitted into the college you may begin your degree program with the next cohort of students. If you have a question at any time, contact an Enrollment Specialist at 1-800-280-0307.

American College of Education Curriculum and Instruction grads applying for the Dual Degree Program should follow the Educational Leadership Dual Degree Application Instructions.

American College of Education Educational Leadership grads applying for the Dual Degree Program should follow the Curriculum and Instruction Dual Degree Application Instructions.

Requirements to begin your degree program at American College of Education:

1 Complete the online application and pay the application fee.

Submit your non-refundable application fee of $50. As a convenience, you may pay the application fee online through our secure server or you may call an Enrollment Specialist at 1-800-280-0307 and provide your credit card information.

2 Submit required documents.

Official transcript recording a bachelor's degree or highest degree conferred by a regionally accredited institution; official transcripts are sealed transcripts sent from the granting institution. Official transcripts can be sent to:

American College of Education
Department of Admissions
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 1776
Chicago, Illinois 60606

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If the original transcript is international and/or not in English, it must be evaluated through AACRAO or any evaluation agency credentialed through NACES. All applicants to American College of Education graduate degree programs must have attained at least a 2.75 G.P.A. for their undergraduate degree or highest post-baccalaureate degree completed.

Documentation of professional teaching or school services certificate and completion of all state certification requirements. Documentation of certification can be mailed to the above address, emailed to the Office of Admissions or efaxed to the Office of Admissions at ace.admissions@ace.edu.

For Educational Leadership candidates only, an internship is required as part of your degree program. Get more details.

Once you submit the online application, including the $50 application fee, you will receive an email confirmation. This email will also list the required documents for admission consideration - official transcripts and teaching certificate - and a link to the online payment agreement form. These required documents must be received by the College by the enrollment deadline in order for you to be considered for admission.

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3 Select a Payment option: All Candidates: Course or program payment must be received by the Bursar's Office before the first week of class. District agrees to fund the tuition on behalf of the teacher and offers a payroll deduction plan allowing the teacher to reimburse the district over time.

Student pays in full by check, money order, or credit card.

If you are ready to begin earning your degree now, click Apply Now. If you have been through the web site and have other questions, please call us at 1-800-280-0307 or please email us for help.

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