How to Save Up to $7,700 on College Costs with ChildCareEd and Rasmussen University - post

College can feel expensive, especially for people working in child care. Many providers, teachers, and directors want to keep learning, but tuition costs can make that next step feel hard to reach.

The good news is that ChildCareEd’s partnership with Rasmussen University may help make college more affordable. Eligible students may qualify for tuition discounts, no-cost self-directed assessments, and, in some cases, college credit that can shorten the path to a degree.

What is the ChildCareEd and Rasmussen University partnership?

ChildCareEd partnered with Rasmussen University to help early childhood professionals continue their education and save on tuition. This partnership is designed to turn training into a college pathway by giving eligible ChildCareEd students access to education benefits at Rasmussen University.

You may be eligible for:

• 35% tuition reduction on the Early Childhood Education bachelor’s degree
• 20% tuition reduction on many other eligible programs
• reduced pricing already built into some programs, including some ECE associate programs
• no-cost self-directed assessments for general education courses, with potential savings of up to about $7,700
• possible access to a no-cost laptop in select programs

These benefits may apply to both new and current #Rasmussen students.

Why does this matter in child care?

People in child care often continue learning while they are already working full time. That can make college feel like one more big expense on top of everyday responsibilities. At the same time, degrees and credentials can help staff move forward in the field, strengthen qualifications, and prepare for new opportunities.

That is why this partnership matters. It can help reduce the cost barrier and make a degree feel more realistic for child care professionals who are already investing in training and professional development.

See the official post at ChildCareEd partnership post.

How can you save up to $7,700?

One of the biggest benefits in this partnership is access to no-cost self-directed assessments for general education courses. These assessments may lead to potential savings of up to about $7,700.

That means eligible students may be able to reduce costs in more than one way:

• lower tuition through partnership discounts
• reduced pricing in some programs
• possible savings through no-cost general education assessments
• possible college credit for students who completed their full CDA

Can ChildCareEd training help with college credit too?

Yes, in some cases.

Any ChildCareEd training may help a student qualify for partnership benefits if the student provides a ChildCareEd transcript to Rasmussen University. There is no minimum course requirement.

For students who completed their full CDA Credential, Rasmussen University may award 12 college credits, which equals a three-course waiver.

That is an important distinction:

• training can help you qualify for partnership benefits
• a full CDA may also bring 12 college credits

Read this related article: How to Use Your ChildCareEd Training for College Credit with Rasmussen University!

Do you enroll through ChildCareEd?

No. You enroll directly with Rasmussen University. After you enroll, you provide your ChildCareEd transcript, and Rasmussen reviews your eligibility and applies the available benefits.

The basic process looks like this:

1. Complete training with ChildCareEd
2. Enroll at Rasmussen University
3. Provide your ChildCareEd transcript
4. Rasmussen applies the benefits you qualify for

What kinds of Rasmussen programs are included?

Rasmussen offers both online and campus-based programs, depending on the degree.

Most programs are eligible, but there are a few important notes:

• Doctoral programs are excluded
• ECE associate programs already have reduced pricing instead of additional partnership discounts

That is why it is always smart to check the exact program details before you enroll.

See the official post at ChildCareEd partnership post.

What should I know before they apply?

It helps to keep a few simple points in mind:

• This partnership provides discounts and credits, not free tuition.
• Discounts apply to tuition only, not necessarily to other fees.
• Eligibility may vary slightly by program.
• The most important document is your ChildCareEd transcript.

Use referral code 482731 at checkout when you purchase a ChildCareEd course and begin building your transcript!

Frequently Asked Questions

How much can I save?
Savings vary, but the partnership includes 20% to 35% tuition reductions on eligible programs and possible savings of up to about $7,700 through no-cost self-directed assessments.

Do I need a CDA to qualify?
No. Any ChildCareEd training may help you qualify for the partnership benefits if you provide your transcript. A full CDA may bring 12 college credits on top of that.

Do I enroll through ChildCareEd?
No. You enroll directly with Rasmussen University.

Are all Rasmussen programs included?
Most programs are eligible, but doctoral programs are excluded, and ECE associate programs already have reduced pricing instead of extra partnership discounts.

Is this free college?
No. This partnership offers discounts and credits, not free tuition.

Final thoughts

College can be a big investment, especially for people in child care who are already working hard and continuing their training. ChildCareEd’s partnership with Rasmussen University can help make that next step more affordable by offering tuition savings, no-cost self-directed assessments, reduced pricing in some programs, and possible college credit for students with a full CDA.

If you are ready to explore the next step, remember that you enroll directly with Rasmussen University, not through ChildCareEd. Have your ChildCareEd transcript, review the program options carefully, and see which benefits may apply to you.

See the official post at ChildCareEd partnership post.