Turn ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app Credits into a Degree
After high school, transition right into ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app and complete your degree. It's an easy next step!
Take advantage of the ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app credits you've earned in high school by completing a ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app Associate degree.
Advantages of earning an Associate degree:
- The degree is accepted in its entirety at four year institutions. Transferring credits by course allows institutions to choose to accept or deny on a class by class basis.
- Having an Associate's degree makes you marketable in the workforce, even if you choose not to complete your four-year degree.
Two easy ways to track your progress towards an AA degree
Do you currently take high school classes that earn ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app credits? Use these two tools to see how close you are to completing an Associate degree.
- Degree Tracker
The Degree Tracker shows the ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app credit classes available at your high school and online classes. Use this worksheet to keep track of your progress towards a degree.
» Find the printable Degree Tracker for your School - DegreeWorks
Use DegreeWorks to keep track of ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app credits you've completed. It can also run scenarios of how many credits you have left to complete any ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app degree, diploma or certificate.
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Thinking about enrolling at ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app after high school?
If you filled out the ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app Career Advantage Application in high school, there is no need to reapply to ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app.
Take 2 minutes and fill out the simple Program Declaration Form!​
​Continue What You Started
Download this Brochure (course planner worksheet included) to learn why completing your degree at ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app is a good idea.

What if you decided to transfer credits before earning a ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app degree? You can transfer credits back from your four-year institution to complete your ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app AA degree.
Use our Tuition Calculator to see how much you can save by earning an ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app AA degree before transferring.
For more information, please contact us.
Why Choose ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app after High School?
Affordable
¼ø»ÆÊ¦app offers the lowest tuition costs of any Iowa college. You'll get the first two years of your four-year degree while saving thousands on tuition. Save on four-year college credits and graduate with less debt.
Proven Effective
Studies show community college graduates are better prepared both academically and socially for a university experience.
Other Advantages
- Smaller class sizes (average class size is 18)
- Individualized attention
- Scholarships
- Flexible schedule (12 locations, online, and summer classes)
- Free tutoring
- Honors Program
- Housing
- Transfer programs