Academic Partners
Universities and Colleges that provide unique tuition discounts, grants, or transfers opportunities to AZCN graduates looking to pursue advance degrees or training after receiving a BSN degree.


Articulation Agreements To Assist With Student Transfers
Arizona College of Nursing and Arizona College are committed to providing greater educational opportunities and services for students who are interested in transferring. Listed below are Articulation Partnerships currently available for eligible students.


Herzing University
Arizona College of Nursing students with a course numbered 100 and above, and a grade of C or better, entering under the terms of their Articulation Agreement will transfer into Herzing University as long as the courses apply to their program requirements. Contact your campus Dean of Nursing to learn more.

Trident University
Arizona College of Nursing students may transfer to a Trident University International (Trident) degree program following the completion of a course work and/or a degree program at Arizona College of Nursing. All courses approved for transfer into Trident University are designated as fulfilling general education or elective requirements. Clink on the link below to learn more.

University of Phoenix
Courses must have received a grade of C- or higher to transfer for General Education and Elective requirements and at least a grade of C or higher to transfer towards Required Course of Study requirements at the University of Phoenix. Contact an admissions advisor by requesting more information below.

United States University
USU students will have the opportunity to complete their Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degrees in an educationally enriching environment in courses that are held 8 weeks long in duration. Each transfer course must be completed with a “C” grade or better. For the BSHS HCA program, up to 90 semester credits maximum can be transferable.
West Coast University
WCU and Arizona College of Nursing’s articulation agreement highlights the desire to collaborate in order to facilitate the admission and transfer of students who graduate from AZCN’s BSN program into WCU’s MSN or MHA programs. Students eligible for admission and/or transfer between the two institutions are students who have graduated form Arizona College of Nursing in the past 12 months with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Post University
Students from Arizona College that enter through this articulation will receive either the Merit Scholarships for Transfer Students for Main Campus or 20 % off tuition for online program. Post University will provide advising for incoming students from Arizona College to ensure that baccalaureate program requirements are completed.
Benefits For Graduates and Faculty
Arizona College of Nursing and Arizona College have partnered with some of the schools listed below to provide tuition discounts or grants for its graduates and faculty members. Because each partnership program is unique, we encourage you to speak with the partner’s admissions team to learn more about the programs available to you.


Colorado Technical University
Arizona College of Nursing Students receive a 20% Tuition Grant towards their MSN Education at Colorado Technical University.
Benefits of attending CTU include online and mobile friendly classes, with no required statistics classes or group work.
Excelsior University
Graduates and employees of Arizona College are eligible to apply for a 15% discount on tuition and there’s no fee to apply. Call 1-844-843-9303 to speak with an admissions counselor or email gradadmissions@excelsior.com.
Additional financial support available to those who qualify including Military and Veteran benefits, grants and scholarships, financial aid, and tuition reimbursement through your employer.

Purdue University Global School of Nursing
As an Arizona College of Nursing graduate or faculty member you’ll receive a tuition discount for those interested in continuing their education and there’s no fee to apply. Call 1-844-PURDUE-G to speak with an admissions counselor or you can request information to learn more about our partnership and tuition discounts.
Admission requirements include submitting a transcript indicating receipt of the required prior degree in nursing with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher from an accredited institution.

A.T. Still University
As an Arizona College of Nursing graduate or employee, you’ll receive a discount of up to 20% on tuition and there’s no fee to apply. Call 1-877-626-557 to speak with an admissions counselor or email cghsonlineadmissions@atsu.edu.
ATSU is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and offers the ability to earn an MSN along the way to your DNP. Both MSN and DNP programs can be completed in 3 years.

American College of Education
The partnership offers Arizona College of Nursing and Arizona College students, employees and associates, access to ACE’s low-cost, high-quality continuing education programs at a reduced tuition rate.
Upon completion of their BSN degree, students at Arizona College of Nursing can continue their education by enrolling in a fully online certificate or advanced degree program from ACE, including ACE’s CCNE-accredited BSN to MSN program.

Grand Canyon University
Arizona College of Nursing, Arizona College, and Grand Canyon University are working together for you! We’re proud to offer an exclusive scholarship opportunity of 10% off tuition toward any online degree program. We are offering this special scholarship for Graduates, Employees and Faculty of both Arizona College of Nursing and Arizona College! Are you ready to explore your next academic and professional step. Consider a Bachelor, Master’s or Doctoral Degree!
When you commit to starting your degree program or single/non-degree course through any of our online offerings, Grand Canyon University will offer you a 10% scholarship off the catalog tuition rate per course of your program. All promotional scholarships will be applied at the same time the tuition charges occur. Review additional exclusions with your counselor.

Post University
Post University will offer a a 20% percent tuition discount to Arizona College of Nursing and Arizona College employees and their family members living in the same household.

ECPI University
Arizona College of Nursing and ECPI University’s College of Nursing for the Master of Science in Nursing Program have a Guaranteed Pathway Program Agreement for eligible candidates. Please speak with an admissions representative to determine eligibility and admissions requirements.

University of Phoenix
The University of Phoenix will provide a 10% tuition reduction and a 100% Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) reduction to new students entering into a bachelor level degree program at the University of Phoenix who obtain an associates degree from Arizona College. Arizona College faculty and staff are also eligible, contact your admissions advisor for more information.

University of St. Augustine for Health Science
The Partner Tuition Rate offered to Arizona College of Nursing Candidates is a 20% tuition reduction on all the EdD, Nursing, Post-Graduate Certificates and Graduate Certificate Programs.
Please note programs are only available in states where USAHS has determined the program meets state and licensure requirements. Please visit the USAHS Program Page, choose the program of interest, and navigate to “Accreditation and State Approvals/Post-Graduation Licensure” for a listing of states USAHS accepts applications from for the applicable program.
Collegiate Partnership Links
Associations or organizations that we partner with or support that align with the AZCN’s mission and goals.
To view our highlighted association partners, visit https://www.arizonacollege.edu/about-us/partnerships/association-partners/.
Strategic partners that provide access to required clinical and hands-on training opportunities prior to graduation.
To view our highlighted clinical partners, visit https://www.arizonacollege.edu/partners/.
To view our highlighted partnerships, visit https://www.arizonacollege.edu/partners/.








