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Dear students,

We have good news to share.

Maestro College has signed an official credit transfer partnership with Columbia College, a regionally accredited institution (Higher Learning Commission) with over 170 years of history. Under this agreement, 100% of the credits you have earned at Maestro College are transferable to Columbia College. For degree programs mapped under the partnership, these credits apply in full toward your degree requirements.

We know the past months have brought real uncertainty, especially around one question: are my credits worth something? This partnership gives you a clear answer. Yes. Your credits are recognized, in full, at an accredited institution. Many other colleges across the country also accept Maestro credits through their standard transfer processes, but this agreement is different. It guarantees all of them transfer.

What this means for you
This is not a requirement, and it is not a recommendation to leave. It is an option, and it is yours to use now or later.

If you choose to stay at Maestro College, we welcome you, and nothing changes. The college continues to operate as usual. We are appealing COE's accreditation decision through the standard process - and as of this week, COE has officially confirmed that our appeal is active and in process. We have also submitted a formal teach-out plan to COE that would allow the college to continue granting degrees through August 2027. That plan is currently awaiting COE's approval. And as always, students studying at Maestro on the Maestro Scholarship have their tuition covered in full, meaning you pay nothing out of pocket for your studies.

If you choose to transfer to Columbia College, your tuition there will be 15% below Columbia's standard rate as part of this agreement. Please note that at Columbia, tuition is not covered by a scholarship like the Maestro Pro Scholarship, so we encourage you to review their costs (see the 'Online and Nationwide Campus' section) and financial aid options before deciding.

How to transfer
If you'd like to make the move, fill out this form.

We have also set up a dedicated support team and a new section in Student Services to walk you through every step, answer your questions, and make the process as smooth as possible. You can also find answers to common questions in this article.

Whatever you decide, we are here for you. That has not changed, and it will not.

Warm regards,

Shakeitha Sims
Campus President
Maestro College