Overview

Financial Information

• Scholarships and Financial Aid:
  Thomas Edison State University offers a wide range of scholarships. Learn more at www.tesu.edu/scholarships. All students are eligible to apply for financial aid via the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available at www.fafsa.gov.
• Tuition and Fees:
  View current tuition information at www.tesu.edu/tuition.

Information for Transfer In Students

• Accepts Transfers:
  Yes! Most Thomas Edison State University students bring transfer credits that are applied to their undergraduate degree program.
• Degree Completion Programs:
  Most associate and bachelor's degree programs at Thomas Edison State University are degree completion programs.
• Credit For Life Experience:
  Through prior learning assessment, students can earn credit for college-level knowledge gained outside the classroom, including professional/military training, licenses and certifications, CLEP/DSST exams and other experiences.

Transfer Application Requirements

• Minimum GPA:
  There are no minimum GPA requirements. Transfer credits where students earned a D- cannot be accepted. Transfer credits where students earned a D+ or D may be accepted to non-area of study requirements for most programs as long as the student’s overall grade point average of all credits applied to degree requirements is at least a 2.0 or as determined by the School in which they are enrolled, with the following exceptions: courses must be graded C or better in order to apply to most area of study requirements; and all required composition courses must be graded C or better. CR equals C or better at the undergraduate academic level.
• Official Transcripts:
  Official transcripts must be sent directly to the Office of the Registrar from the colleges and/or universities you have attended. Transcripts can be received electronically through a secured electronic delivery system or via US mail.
• SAT Scores:
  Not required for undergraduate programs.
• Letters of Recommendation:
  Not required for undergraduate programs, with the exception of the Accelerated 2nd Degree BSN Program.
• Essay:
  Not required for undergraduate programs, with the exception of the Accelerated 2nd Degree BSN Program.
• Application Fee:
  Nonrefundable $75 Application Fee.
• Interview:
  Not required for undergraduate programs, with the exception of the Accelerated 2nd Degree BSN Program.
• Other Requirements:
  If you are transferring foreign credit, the University will accept credit recommendations from specific foreign credential review agencies, with a required course-by-course evaluation.
• Apply Here:
  www.tesu.edu/apply

Transfer Credit Policy

• Minimum Grade:
  Transfer credits where students earned D- cannot be accepted; credits of D+ or D may be accepted to non-area of study requirements for most programs as long as the student’s overall GPA of all credits applied to degree requirements is at least a 2.0.
• Credits (Min/Max):
  Up to to 80 credits can be transferred from regionally accredited two-year institutions; and up to 120 credits can be transferred from regionally accredited four-year institutions.
• Transfer Policy Document:
  TESU Transfer Credit Policy.pdf