This is WorldStrides' comprehensive guide to earning and transferring academic credits while studying abroad. Rather than a specific program, this resource page helps you navigate the credit transfer process so your international experience counts toward your degree and moves you closer to graduation. You'll learn how to work with your home university early, select and get pre-approval for courses before you leave, understand how grades and credits transfer back to your institution, and access funding options to make your study abroad dreams affordable. The page walks you through four key steps: talking to your university and study abroad office to confirm eligibility and understand requirements, choosing 6–8 potential courses and getting pre-approval from your home institution, exploring scholarships and financial aid options (including work-study and paid internships abroad), and planning for credit transfer upon return. WorldStrides emphasizes that transcripts typically arrive 1–3 months after grades are finalized, and they include grade and credit conversion recommendations to eliminate guesswork. You'll also learn important nuances: some universities factor study abroad grades into your GPA while others record them as pass/fail, you can often find equivalent courses abroad or take required courses online, and if you need course syllabi for pre-approval, WorldStrides' program managers can connect you with professors and academic coordinators at your host institution. The resource is designed for students at any academic level considering study abroad, offering one-on-one guidance from dedicated advisors to help you choose the right program, identify the courses you need, and ensure a seamless credit transfer experience.