Educators: Expand access, accelerate credits, reduce cost

Help students earn real college credits in high school with CLEP® and College4Less—typically 3 credits and about $1,500 saved per exam at many schools.

School-ready, counselor-friendly, equity-focused. Five free apps for grades 9–12.
Accepted at 2,900+ colleges 1 exam = 3 credits ~$1,500 saved per exam
Join schools helping students convert effort into transcript-ready credits.

Why schools choose College4Less

Support college readiness, lower costs, and create early wins that keep students on track.

Equity & access

Give motivated students from every background a proven path to college credit—without extra course fees.

School-friendly

Short lessons and recycled misses fit advisory, study hall, after-school, and summer bridge programs.

Real outcomes

Each CLEP typically equals 3 credits and saves families ~$1,500 at many schools—stack exams to multiply impact.

From a school leader

“Our counselors love it. Students earn credit, families save money, and we see confidence rise after the first pass.”

— Assistant Principal, Public High School

Fast facts

  • 2,900+ colleges accept CLEP
  • 3 credits per exam at many schools
  • ~$1,500 typical tuition saved per exam

How it works in your school

Plug-and-play steps to launch and scale with minimal lift.

1) Share the free apps

Start with the five free 9–12 apps. Host QR codes in counseling offices, classrooms, and newsletters.

2) Set a routine

Encourage ~30 minutes/day. Use advisory, study hall, or after-school time. Track wins on the in-app dashboards.

3) Celebrate credits

Schedule CLEP exams, send scores, and award recognition for every pass. Use early wins to recruit the next cohort.

1 CLEP → 3 credits One class students never have to take.
2 CLEPs → ≈ $3,000 saved Savings vary by school and course.
4 CLEPs → a semester sooner ~12 credits at many schools.

Counselor resources & classroom assets

Print, post, or share. Everything you need to launch quickly.

Counselor Kit (zip)

One download with everything below.

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Classroom Flyer (English)

One-page explainer with QR codes to the apps.

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Volante de aula (Español)

Información para familias de habla hispana.

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Parent Letter Template

Editable letter to introduce CLEP + apps at home.

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Implementation Guide

30-day plan, roles, timeline, and success metrics.

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Study Plan (30-day)

Printable tracker students can use daily.

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Poster 11×17

Hallway/counseling office poster with QR codes.

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Slides: Counselor Brief

Short deck for staff or parent night.

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App QR Sheet

App Store & Play links ready to print.

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If an asset link is missing, contact info@college4less.org.

Share with families & staff

Parents trust you — and other parents. Use these one-click messages to spread the word.

Email to parents Email to staff

Tip: add our flyer and parent letter to your next newsletter.

Educators newsletter

1–2 emails/month with timelines, counselor tips, and shareable assets.

Partner with College4Less

Tell us about your school. We’ll share best-fit launch options and assets.