Merit America

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Our Partnerships

Northeastern has partnered with Merit America to provide a pathway for Merit America learners to enroll in our accredited bachelor’s degree programs. Recognizing the close alignment of the missions of Merit America and the College of Professional Studies, the partnership, launched in 2020, enables learners who complete Merit America to transfer their certificate of completion into college credit toward one of our industry-aligned degree programs.

Frequently asked questions

To get started, please contact Ari Schaaff or Adonica Williams.

You can also view general admissions information on the College of Professional Studies website.

All applicants who do not have additional college credit outside of Merit America must provide an official copy of their high school transcript or GED. Please contact Ari Schaaff to receive instructions for sending your transcripts.

Merit America participants who successfully complete one of the approved tracks are eligible to transfer their certificate of completion into CPS as college credit upon admission.

Merit America participants who complete one of the approved tracks are required to submit a letter of completion in order to receive credits toward a College of Professional Studies program.

This letter must come directly from Merit America to be considered an official document. Please contact Ari Schaaff to receive instructions on how to request this document.

Students may transfer a maximum of 60 credits.

Take the next step

To learn more and apply, please contact Ari Schaaff.