NAU + South Texas College Partnership
The partnership between South Texas College (STC) and National American University (NAU) creates a seamless path for STC graduates to continue their education online and pursue associate’s or bachelor’s degrees at NAU. By recognizing the strength of STC’s array architecture & construction, business, computer & information technology, STEM, and public safety related programs, NAU helps students build on what they’ve already achieved. With flexible online coursework, generous transfer pathways, and personalized advising, STC’s graduates can move forward with confidence and complete their next credential on their terms.
YOUR PATH, YOUR CHOICE
NAU welcomes STC graduates into a variety of associate’s and bachelor’s degree programs designed for working adults. According to the
Bureau of Labor Statistics, individuals with higher levels of education earn more on average, experience lower unemployment rates, and benefit from enhanced long-term career stability.
The following programs represent articulation paths NAU and STC have specifically mapped for STC graduates:
- STC AS in Construction in Supervision into NAU BS in Construction Management
- STC graduates are welcome to explore any programs NAU offers.
- NAU will work to ensure transfer credits from any STC program are maximized for any NAU programs. If you are interested in transferring please contact us and we will work with you to explore the transfer credit pathway.
Exceptional Quality and Affordability
The NAU + STC? partnership provides graduates, full-time staff and faculty, and immediate family of full time staff a reduced partner tuition rate designed to make high-quality education accessible and affordable.
| Category | Credit Hour Rate |
| STC Civilian Graduate/Staff | $250.00 |
| STC active duty, National Guard, Reserve; retired/separated service members; and dependents with an unexpired U.S. Uniformed Services ID card | $166.66 |
Leverage Your Experience and What You’ve Earned at STC: Transfer Seamlessly to NAU
National American University offers multiple pathways for STC graduates to apply previously earned education and training toward an NAU degree:
- ACE-transcript Credit: NAU accepts appropriate ACE-evaluated learning, including eligible military and professional education.
- JST Credit or Equivalent: Military learners may receive credit for documented training applicable to their program.
- Transfer Credit: NAU accepts academic credits from recognized or accredited institutions with a grade of “C” or higher (some programs may require a higher grade).
- Credit for Prior Learning: Eligible work experience, professional training, and prior non-collegiate learning may be awarded credit, up to policy limits.
- Evaluation of Learning Equivalence: NAU evaluates designated work experience, military training, and state/national agency-recognized training for potential academic credit.
Through these pathways, STC graduates may transfer up to 75% of an undergraduate program, reducing both time and cost on the path to degree completion.
We’re Here for You
As you take the next step toward your academic and professional goals, NAU is committed to supporting you every step of the way. Our dedicated partnership advisors understand STC programs, transfer pathways, and degree options, ensuring you receive personalized guidance tailored to your goals. Schedule a 1-on-1 advising session to review your credits, explore degree options, and plan your path forward with confidence.
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