How to Use Your ChildCareEd Training for Tuition Savings and Possible College Credit with Rasmussen University - post

You work hard to build new skills for the children in your care. The good news is that your ChildCareEd training may also help you move forward in college.

Through ChildCareEd’s Alliance with Rasmussen University, eligible students may qualify for tuition savings, helpful education benefits, and, in some cases, possible college credit. This can be a practical option for directors, providers, and staff who want to keep building their education without starting from scratch.

See the official post at ChildCareEd Alliance Post.

What is the ChildCareEd and Rasmussen University partnership?

ChildCareEd works with Rasmussen University through an Alliance that helps early childhood professionals continue their education. Through this Alliance, students who take ChildCareEd training may qualify for education benefits at Rasmussen University.

These benefits are designed to help make degree programs more affordable and more accessible for people already working in the field.

Some of the main benefits include:

• 35% tuition savings on the Early Childhood Education bachelor’s degree
• 20% tuition savings on many other eligible programs
• no-cost self-directed assessments for some general education courses
• possible access to a no-cost laptop in select programs

These benefits may be available to both new and current Rasmussen students.

Can ChildCareEd training really help with college credit?

Yes, but it is important to remember:

• Any ChildCareEd training may help you qualify for Alliance benefits as long as you provide your ChildCareEd transcript to Rasmussen University. There is no minimum course requirement for eligibility.

When it comes to possible college credit, students who have completed their full CDA Credential may qualify to receive up to 12 credits at Rasmussen University. That is equal to a three-course waiver.

The easiest way to remember it is:

• Any ChildCareEd training may help you qualify for tuition savings and other Alliance benefits
• A full CDA completed through ChildCareEd may also help you qualify for up to 12 credits at Rasmussen University

How does the process work?

The process is meant to be simple.

1. Complete training with ChildCareEd.
2. Enroll at Rasmussen University.
3. Provide your ChildCareEd transcript.
4. Rasmussen reviews your information and applies the benefits you qualify for.
5. If you have completed your full CDA, Rasmussen may also review whether you qualify for up to 12 credits connected to that credential.

Why does this matter for child care providers and directors?

For many early childhood professionals, college can feel expensive, time-consuming, or hard to fit around work and family life. This partnership can help make the next step feel more possible.

It can help by:

• turning professional development into progress toward a degree
• lowering tuition costs for eligible students
• rewarding staff who have already invested in training
• giving directors a practical way to support staff growth and retention

When training connects to a bigger career path, staff may feel more motivated to keep learning and stay in the field.

See the official post at ChildCareEd Alliance Post.

What should you gather before you apply?

Before you get started, it helps to have your records ready.

📄 Request your ChildCareEd transcript
This is the main proof Rasmussen needs to review your eligibility. The partnership materials explain that students qualify by taking ChildCareEd training and providing a ChildCareEd transcript.

🧾 Collect important credentials

If you completed your full CDA, keep that information ready too, since it may connect to the up to 12 credits benefit.

📁 Keep your records organized

Save transcripts, certificates, and related documents in one digital or paper folder so they are easy to find when you need them.

How much could you save?

The amount depends on the program, but the Alliance materials outline several possible ways students may reduce costs:

• 35% tuition savings for the ECE bachelor’s degree
• 20% tuition savings for many other eligible programs
• no-cost self-directed assessments that may reduce general education costs
• up to 12 credits at Rasmussen University for eligible students with a full CDA

It is also important to note that these benefits apply to tuition only, not necessarily to fees, and some program details may vary.

Ready to get started? Use referral code 482731 at checkout when you purchase a ChildCareEd course and begin building your transcript.

Common mistakes to avoid

⚠️ Assuming every course becomes direct college credit

That is not exactly what the Alliance says. Any ChildCareEd training may help with eligibility for benefits, but the clearly stated direct credit opportunity is up to 12 credits for a full CDA.

⚠️ Waiting too long to gather documents

Ask for your transcript early and save your certificates as you go.

⚠️ Thinking ChildCareEd applies the benefits directly
The partnership materials explain that Rasmussen applies the benefits, not ChildCareEd.

⚠️ Not checking program details
Most programs may be eligible, but not every program works the same way. Rasmussen says eligibility may vary by program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a minimum number of ChildCareEd courses to qualify?
No. The Alliance says there is no minimum course requirement. Any ChildCareEd training may help you qualify if you provide your transcript.

Do I need a CDA to get the tuition benefits?

No. A CDA is not required for the general Alliance benefits. However, students who completed their full CDA may qualify for up to 12 credits at Rasmussen University.

Does this apply if I am already a Rasmussen student?

Yes. The materials say these benefits may be available to both new and current Rasmussen students.

Do I enroll through ChildCareEd?
No. Students enroll directly with Rasmussen University and provide their ChildCareEd transcript there.

Is this free college?

No. The Alliance offers tuition savings and possible credit, but it does not mean college is free.

See the official post at ChildCareEd Alliance Post.

Final thoughts

The ChildCareEd and Rasmussen University Alliance gives early childhood professionals a practical way to turn training into educational progress.

If you have completed ChildCareEd training, your next step may be as simple as requesting your transcript, exploring Rasmussen programs, and seeing which benefits apply to you. For students with a full CDA, the opportunity may be even stronger because of the possible up to 12 credits at Rasmussen University.

Ready to get started? Use referral code 482731 at checkout when you purchase a ChildCareEd course and begin building your transcript.

Your professional development already matters in the classroom. This Alliance gives it the chance to support your education journey too.