US state policy benefits for K-12 schools and students

Arizona

Arizona pays exam fees for eligible Cambridge students, grants the Grand Canyon Diploma and seal of biliteracy for approved Cambridge courses and exams, gives incentives to Cambridge teachers, and awards school accountability points. Public colleges and universities in Arizona award college credit for qualifying Cambridge International exam grades.

• Teacher incentive: College Credit by Examination Incentive Program (CCEIP)
• Seal of biliteracy
• College credit: College Credit by Examination Incentive Program
• College credit: Academic Credit Policy

California

California may cover exam fees, grant graduation credits with approved Cambridge courses and exams, give students weighted honors points in the US/CSU systems, and fund teacher professional development.

• A-G Policy Resource Guide
• California Legislative Information (A-G Grant Program)

Florida

Florida pays exam fees for Cambridge students, gives scholarships for qualifying Cambridge students, grants diplomas, graduation credits, and the seal of biliteracy with approved Cambridge International courses and exams, and gives incentives to Cambridge teachers and schools. Public colleges and universities in Florida award college credit for qualifying Cambridge International exam grades.

• Credit-By-Exam Equivalencies
• Florida Student Scholarship Grant Programs
• Bright Futures Student Handbook Chapter 1
• Bright Futures Student Handbook Chapter 2
• Florida Statutes and Constitution search

Indiana

Indiana pays exam fees for eligible Cambridge students, grants diplomas and graduation credits for Cambridge International courses and exams, and gives incentives to Cambridge teachers. Public colleges and universities in Indiana award college credit for qualifying Cambridge International exam grades.

• Cambridge students now eligible for college credit from universities in Indiana
• Indiana expands opportunities for students to take Cambridge exams

Kansas

Public colleges and universities in Kansas will award college credit for qualifying Cambridge International exam grades.

• New credit policy in Kansas USA benefits Cambridge students

Kentucky

Kentucky awards scholarships to eligible Cambridge students.

• Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES)

Louisiana

Louisiana grants graduation credits and diplomas for Cambridge International courses and exams, and awards scholarships for qualifying Cambridge students.

• TOPS UNIVERSITY (College Diploma) Course Requirements
• Dual Enrollment/Matrix Options for TOPS Core

Maryland

Public colleges and universities in Maryland award college credit for qualifying Cambridge International exam grades.

• Maryland's legislation: Academic Credit for Prior Learning Examinations

Mississippi

Mississippi pays exam fees for eligible Cambridge students and grants diplomas and graduation credits for Cambridge International courses and exams. Public colleges and universities in Mississippi award college credit for qualifying Cambridge International exam grades and offer scholarships to qualifying Cambridge students.

• Procedures Manual for the State of Mississippi Dual Enrollment & Accelerated Programs

North Carolina

North Carolina pays exam fees for Cambridge students, grants graduation credits and the seal of biliteracy for Cambridge International courses and exams, and gives incentives to Cambridge teachers. Public colleges and universities in North Carolina award college credit for qualifying Cambridge International exam grades.

• UNC Policy Manual and Code
• North Carolina Community Colleges Will Now Award College Credit for Cambridge International's Advanced Courses
• NCDPI Approved External Exams for World Languages for use with the GLE
• 2022 AP/IB/CIE Teacher Legislated Bonuses Bonus Payment Information

Pennsylvania

Public universities that are part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) award college credit for qualifying Cambridge International exam grades.

• Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education

South Carolina

South Carolina pays exam fees for eligible Cambridge students, grants diplomas and graduation credits for Cambridge International courses and exams, and gives Cambridge teacher incentives. Public colleges and universities in South Carolina award college credit for qualifying Cambridge International exam grades.

• Students can now receive college credit at South Carolina State Universities for Cambridge qualifications
• South Carolina Legislature Department of Education Part 1B SECTION 1A - H630 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION-EIA

Tennessee

Tennessee pays exam fees for eligible Cambridge students, grants diplomas, graduation credits, and the seal of biliteracy for Cambridge International courses and exams, awards postsecondary credit for qualifying Cambridge exams, and gives incentives to Cambridge schools.

• Early Postsecondary: Cambridge International
• Frequently Asked Questions, High School Policy 2.103

Virginia

Virginia pays exam fees for eligible Cambridge students, grants diplomas and graduation credits for Cambridge International courses and exams, and gives Cambridge teacher incentives. Public colleges and universities in Virginia award college credit for qualifying Cambridge International exam grades.

• Credit for AP, IB, Cambridge and CLEP Exams

Washington

Washington state pays exam fees for eligible Cambridge students, grants diplomas and graduation credits for Cambridge International courses and exams, and gives Cambridge teacher incentives. Public colleges and universities in Washington award college credit for qualifying Cambridge International exam grades.

• Exam-Based Dual Credit
• Academic acceleration incentive program—Dual credit courses—Allocation of funds—Reports.
• Washington Student Achievement Council, Dual Credit
• Higher Education Credit--Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and Cambridge International Exams