Start with the coursework you already have. 
Planning for myself
Start with your goals, then explore colleges and ways to earn credit.
Get started SMALL STEPS. BIG POSSIBILITIES.Make your next
Make your next
college-credit step clearer.
Organize the coursework you have, explore your options, and know what to confirm with your future college.
A brighter future is taking shape.
A head start feels different
when you can actually see it.
3 waysto earn college credit
One planfor your next chapter
Your paceyour possibilities
A FRIEND IN YOUR CORNERNot sure what to take?
Not sure what to take?
Ask Josh.
Credit questions shouldn’t require a college degree to understand.
A FEW PLACES TO START
- Will my AP Biology credit transfer?
- Where should I start with dual enrollment?
- How do I estimate my savings?
Ask about your options. Confirm course awards with your college before enrolling.
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BIG POSSIBILITIES. SHARED TOGETHER.Good questions move us forward.
Good questions move us forward.
Let’s make college credit clearer.
Follow along for college-credit tips, answers to your questions, and ideas for getting a head start.
START WHERE YOU AREYour questions.
Your questions.
Your next step.
Choose a starting point. In your account, you confirm who you’re planning for and what you want to work on.
Helping my child
Use an adult or parent account to keep each student’s coursework and college list separate.
Get startedReturning to college
Record earlier coursework and identify what still needs confirmation from your destination.
Get startedConsidering a transfer
Keep completed courses separate from the credit a receiving college may award.
Get startedFROM “WHAT IF” TO “WHAT’S NEXT”Three steps between your schedule
Three steps between your schedule
and a head start.
You don’t need to have it all figured out. Just a place to start.
● ● ●Your college shortlistPublic universities
Illustrative example · Private colleges
Tell us where you’re headed
Keep a college shortlist and identify which credit questions still need an official answer.
● ● ●English Composition IDual enrollment · 3 credits
Illustrative example · One step closer ✓
Research your next course
Check the receiving college’s policy before choosing a course or exam. Acceptance and degree requirements are separate questions.
● ● ●Your head start12 credits planned
Illustrative example · A little further every day
Keep coursework organized
Record earned and planned coursework, then update your list as your goals change. Recorded credits are not confirmed destination awards.
DIFFERENT SCHOOLS. A CLEARER PICTURE.
Start with your college list.
Directory identities help you find a starting point. Transfer-policy coverage is not yet reviewed; confirm credit awards and degree applicability with the receiving college.
Choose up to 3 colleges to compare · 123 results
YOUR SIDE-BY-SIDE VIEW
Same credits.
Different possibilities.
Select a college to start your comparison.
Credit policies appear here only after CIHS reviews the source. Confirm actual awards with your college before enrolling.
EVERY CREDIT IS A STEP FORWARDExplore a scenario.
Explore a scenario.
Keep the assumptions clear.
This calculator uses your assumptions and is saved in this browser. Its totals do not confirm transfer awards, degree progress, or tuition savings. No result is imported into your account.
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Course options are being reviewed and will appear here once published. Start your plan
LOOK AT YOU, GETTING AHEAD.
0 credits
of a typical 120-credit bachelor’s degree
$0illustrative tuition equivalent
An estimate, not a guaranteed saving. Actual awards depend on scores, grades, degree requirements, and transfer limits. Course and exam fees are not included.
A LITTLE GUIDANCE GOES A LONG WAYBig questions.
Big questions.
A good place to start.
Get to know your options, understand the language, and take your next step with a little more clarity.
GOOD QUESTIONS. STRAIGHT ANSWERS.Questions families
Questions families
ask first.
Is dual enrollment credit really transferable?
It can be, but acceptance depends on the receiving college, your grade, and how the course fits your degree. Confirm the award with the receiving college before registering.
How is this different from reading AP credit tables?
CIHS helps organize coursework and college questions. Directory listings establish college identity only. Reviewed transfer policies and complete degree paths remain separate coverage gates.
Do I need my high school to participate?
You can explore the planner on your own. Your high school counselor can help you understand which dual enrollment partnerships and courses are available to you.
What does it cost?
Public resources and the illustrative calculator are free to explore. An account is required to save student coursework and a college list. The current pilot requires no purchase or subscription; future commercial terms are undecided.
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER STARTS HEREStart with what you know.
Start with what you know.
Keep your next steps together.
Save coursework and a college shortlist in your account. Confirm transfer and degree requirements with your destination.
Start my credit plan