Save Time and Money by Earning Free College Credit
Did you know you can get a jump-start on your college education and career by earning college credit for work you've already completed? St. Petersburg College students who hold current industry certifications or licenses or have completed approved high school, technical college, apprenticeship, or workforce training programs may be eligible to receive free college credit.
View all opportunities for credit in SPC’s articulations catalog.
TAMPA BAY CAREER PATHWAYS CONSORTIUM
Did you complete a career or technical program in Hillsborough, Hernando, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota or Manatee counties? Do you want to attend St. Petersburg College? SPC is a member of the Tampa Bay Career Pathways Consortium, a partnership between certain secondary and postsecondary schools in the Tampa Bay metro area with career pathways between high school, technical center and state college programs.
You may be eligible to receive FREE college credit at SPC if the program you completed has an articulation agreement in place with Pinellas County high school or Pinellas Technical College.
- Explore high school programs with agreements by choosing “I attended a Pinellas County high school” above.
- Explore technical college programs with agreements by choosing “I completed a Pinellas Technical College program” above.
Transferability of credits awarded through articulation agreements is subject to transfer policies at receiving institutions.
Other ways to earn credit
Another way to pay for college is to take advantage of these free credit options. SPC allows you to earn college credits your mastery of subjects, real-world knowledge, life experience and military training.
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It's never too early to think about career choices. Check out the following sources for salaries, job market and other information that can help you make educated decisions about your future. You can also visit our Career Exploration page for tools that can help.