Why More School Districts Are Choosing Transfer College Credit for Their Students
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Imagine giving every high school student the chance to take a college course from Harvard, Wharton, or NYU—for free. Sounds too good to be true? Welcome to the world of UPI Study, where that dream is a reality.
A Free, Credit-Bearing College Course for Every Student
UPI Study offers every student a tuition-free college course—accredited, credit-bearing, and taught by faculty from Harvard, Wharton, Cornell, NYU, and SUNY. This is not just a demo but a college readiness program with no cost to the school district, families, or students.
Whether you're a superintendent, curriculum coordinator, or guidance counselor, this is the school districts' free college program that delivers results.
What Makes UPI Study the Best Choice?
The College Credit for High School Students
UPI Study offers 70+ online college courses for high schoolers, each carrying real, transferable college credit for high school students. These credits are recognized by over 2,100 U.S. colleges, including all SUNYs and CUNYs, many top-tier schools, and even Ivy Leagues.
Affordable College Credit
If the free trial succeeds, students can unlock the full course catalog for a one-time fee of $100–$150—giving them access to 70 courses for more than 10 years. That’s true affordable college credit, not just a discount.
Transfer College Credits While in High School
With UPI Study, students can transfer college credits from high school to over 1,500 partner colleges, accelerating their college journey and cutting down tuition costs drastically.
An Online Dual Enrollment Alternative
This is the perfect online dual enrollment alternative for districts where traditional options are limited or inaccessible.
Closing the Equity Gap in Advanced Education
Not all students can afford or access AP credit or traditional dual enrollment. UPI Study offers a powerful AP credit replacement that:
Strengthens college applications
Saves thousands on tuition for students starting college this fall
Accelerates time to degree completion
Reduces long-term student loan debt
Real Results, Proven Impact
100,000+ students served
$16 million+ in tuition savings
On track to help save $1 billion in college costs
One student at a time, one district at a time, we're on a mission to level the playing field in college access.
Why Districts Are Calling This the Best Online Program
No cost to implement — no budget approvals or paperwork headaches
No infrastructure required — 100% online, self-paced
Supports counselors with dashboards and tracking
Offers families an immediate financial benefit
Provides districts with innovative, equitable solutions
Many districts now refer to UPI Study as the best online college courses for high schoolers—because it works.
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Empower your students with the education they deserve—college-level, flexible, affordable, and accessible.