LA CROSSE, Wis., July 30, 2024 – A new report from Western Technical College’s K12 Relations department showed Transcripted Credit saved local students roughly $3.1 million in 2023-24, roughly on par from a year ago.

The latest report showed the amount of students served from Transcripted Credit rose from 5,001, to 5,027 in 2022-23. This total has doubled from 2017-18, when only 2,357 area students were served. In total, area students and school districts saved $3,092,809 through Transcripted Credit at Western last year. In total, 19,905 credits were awarded to area students from 58 Western courses, with 32 school districts participating.

“As questions about college affordability continue to increase, Transcripted Credit continues to grow as a cost-saving option for students,” said Tyler Ludeking, K12 Relations Specialist at Western. “By partnering with schools in our district, we provide a seamless transition from high school to post-secondary opportunities, equipping students with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in their future endeavors.”

Transcripted Credit is a program where high school teachers in area districts are certified to teach courses based on educational credentials, professional experiences, and yearly training with Western faculty. Once a student passes a qualifying course, the grade is place on a student’s Western transcript, earning college credit for free.