How to Use Your ChildCareEd Training for 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 partnership with Rasmussen University, eligible students may qualify for tuition savings, helpful education benefits, and, in some cases, college credit. This is a practical option for directors, providers, and staff who want to keep growing without starting from scratch.

See the official post at ChildCareEd partnership post.

What is the ChildCareEd and Rasmussen University partnership?

ChildCareEd partnered with Rasmussen University to help early childhood professionals continue their education and advance their careers. Through this partnership, students who take #ChildCareEd training may qualify for education benefits at #Rasmussen University. These benefits are designed to make degree programs more affordable and more accessible for people already working in the field.

Some of the main benefits include:

• 35% tuition reduction on the Early Childhood Education bachelor’s degree
• 20% tuition reduction 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 partnership benefits as long as you provide your ChildCareEd transcript to Rasmussen University. There is no minimum course requirement for eligibility.

When it comes to direct college credit, Students who have completed their full CDA Credential may receive 12 college credits from Rasmussen University. That is equal to a three-course waiver, which can help shorten the path to a degree.

So the simplest way to remember it is:

• Any ChildCareEd training may help you qualify for tuition-related partnership benefits
• A full CDA completed through ChildCareEd may also help you qualify for 12 college credits

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.

If you have completed your full CDA, Rasmussen may also apply the 12 college 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 partnership 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 12-credit 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 partnership materials outline several possible ways students may reduce costs:

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

The materials also note that discounts apply to tuition only, not necessarily to fees, and that 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 quite what the partnership says. Any ChildCareEd training may help with eligibility for benefits, but the clearly stated direct credit is the 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 partnership 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 partnership benefits. However, students who completed their full CDA may qualify for 12 college credits.

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 partnership offers discounts and possible credit, but it does not mean college is free.

See the official post at ChildCareEd partnership post.

Final thoughts

The ChildCareEd and Rasmussen University partnership 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 12 college credits.

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 partnership gives it the chance to matter in your college journey too.