College Credit FAQs

When do I register my child for college credit?

  • GMP I-IV students will receive information to sign up for credit in November. They register AFTER completing the first quarter of the class. GMP I-IV students should only sign up for college credit if their current school grade is 85 or higher.
  • GMP V-VI students will receive paperwork the previous April and again in November. They register BEFORE taking each of the 4 semesters of MTH courses.

What is the cost for college credit?

  • Currently, UB charges $295 per credit hour. Here is the breakdown of cost by level.
  • Note that GMP students do not pay any fees. UB undergraduates pay fees that bring the cost of a credit hour up to $405. If a student registers for UB classes outside of GMP, they lose GMP status and is required to pay fees on all credits.
These levels also pay GMP tuition
(rates subject to change)
GMP I 1 credit spring
GSE 120		 $295
GMP II 2 credits spring
GSE 121		 $590
GMP III 1 credit spring
GSE 122		 $295
GMP IV 2 credits spring
GSE 123		 $590
These levels choose GMP tuition
OR college credit tuition
GMP V 4 credits fall
MTH 141		 $1180
4 credits spring
MTH 142		 $1180
GMP VI 4 credits fall
MTH 241		 $1180
4 credits spring
MTH 309		 $1180

Do all colleges accept UB credit?

  • There are no guarantees except at UB. This is considered transfer credit outside of UB. Schools frequently accept transfer students with their credit. We know there have been some situations where a school does not accept UB transfer credit. If the credit is not accepted, it still is likely to be used for admission and placement purposes.

Is there a difference between the GMP I-IV credit and the GMP V-VI credit?

  • Yes, the GMP I-IV are general education credits through the education department, GSE. The GMP V-VI credit is credit through the UB math department, MTH. The math courses are more impressive on the college application.

Will I receive an acknowledgment that my child has college credit?

  • No, but you can view and print an unofficial transcript from the HUB. You can order official transcripts to be sent to colleges as needed, when the time comes. Here is more information about requesting UB transcripts.

For GMP V and VI, what should we consider when choosing "college credit only" vs. "high school and college credit"?

  • "College credit only" means that we will not send the grade to your high school. Some colleges do not accept credit that was used as high school credit also, which is considered dual credit.
  • Students may want to consider whether including the GMP grade on their high school transcript is likely to boost the grade point average or not.
  • Students should check with their homeschool to determine if they have enough high school math credits to graduate before choosing "college credit only".
  • Both "college credit only" and "high school and college credit" options cost the same amount.
  • The majority of our students choose "high school and college credit".
  • Keep in mind that your high school may not have semester system that allows you to switch midway through the year to or from college credit only.

Can earning college credit now affect financial aid in the future?

  • TAP and Excelsior are financial aid awards given by New York State. In order to receive these awards, a student must be enrolled in a major course of study before completing their first 60 college credits, regardless of where those college credits come from. If a student enters college with many college credit hours from GMP and other dual credit programs, they should take this into consideration and declare a major before going over the 60 credit limit.