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Will my district accept these credits?

Most U.S. districts accept regionally accredited graduate credit for salary advancement and license renewal — and both UMass Global (WSCUC) and CSU Pueblo (HLC) are regionally accredited. You'll receive an official university transcript that HR departments recognize. Salary and renewal policies are set district-by-district, so a quick check with your HR or salary office before enrolling is always a good move. If your district needs documentation, our accreditation page has everything your HR needs — or just email info@forteachersbyteachers.org.

Are these courses graduate-level? Is this actual university credit?

Yes. The optional credits are graduate-level, non-degree semester units — issued by UMass Global (regionally accredited by WSCUC) or CSU Pueblo (regionally accredited by HLC). They're the same type of credit teachers commonly use for salary lane movement and license renewal. For full accreditation details to share with your HR or district, see our accreditation page.

What's the difference between UMass Global and CSU Pueblo transcripts?

Every For Teachers By Teachers course comes with the option to add 3 graduate credits from one of two regionally accredited university partners. The difference is grade format and price. UMass Global issues a letter-grade transcript (A–F) for $190 per course — the right choice if your district or salary schedule requires letter grades. CSU Pueblo issues a pass/fail transcript for $120 per course — one of the lowest prices in the country for regionally accredited graduate credit, and the right choice if your district accepts pass/fail. Both fees are optional and paid separately — see below for timing details. Not sure which your district requires? Email us before enrolling and we'll help you check.

Do I have to pay the transcript fee right away?

For UMass Global, the $190 transcript fee is completely optional and can be paid anytime — including after you finish the course. For CSU Pueblo, it depends on how you enroll: individual CSU Pueblo courses are priced at $285 as a combined course-and-credit fee. If you enroll via a BYO bundle, the $120 CSU Pueblo credit fee is paid separately anytime — even after you finish. The payment link sits inside your online classroom, ready when you need it.

What if I don't need university credit — can I still get documentation?

Yes. Every course includes a Certificate of Completion with 45 documented instructional hours for general PD documentation. Depending on your state, we also provide Act 48 hours uploaded directly to PERMS (Pennsylvania), clock hour certificates ready for OPAL upload (Nevada), ASPDP credits (NYC), and more. You only pay the transcript fee if you specifically need university credit on a transcript.

How long do I have to finish the course?

All courses are 100% self-paced, so you can start and finish on your timeline. There are no live meetings, no assignment due dates from us, and no busywork. Most teachers complete a course over a few weekends — but you can take longer if you need to.

What if I enroll and it's not the right fit?

We offer a 7-day refund window. Enroll, log in, preview the course materials, and if it's not what you expected, email us within 7 days for a refund.

Do you have a state-specific page for me?

We have dedicated pages for teachers in these states: Hawaiʻi (HIDOE Reclassification), Pennsylvania (Act 48), NYC (ASPDP), California (15-Unit Salary Bundle), New York State (CTLE), New Jersey, Colorado (ELL Renewal), Nevada (OPAL), and Oregon. In another state? The nationwide catalog above applies — teachers in every state use these credits for salary advancement, license renewal, or PD documentation. Or browse the full list at our states & bundles hub.