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These terms govern the BSB Study.com pathway. If the information on this page differs from the official terms, the official terms control.  

1. This Pathway provides eligible students with the lesser of ten (10) free Study.com elective courses or the number of Study.com courses required to fulfill elective requirements. This is a non-cash benefit, has no cash value, is non-transferable, and may not be redeemed or exchanged for cash, credit, or any other benefit.  
2. For every three (3) University of Phoenix courses the student successfully completes, the student will receive one (1) free Study.com elective course. A student is limited to the lesser of ten (10) free Study.com courses or the number or elective credits required to meet degree requirements.   
3. Free Study.com courses are limited to the designated list of ten (10) eligible and pre-approved Study.com elective courses. Course availability is subject to change by Study.com and/or University of Phoenix.  
4. Students will be eligible to receive only the number of free Study.com courses necessary to satisfy the remaining eligible elective requirements of their University of Phoenix Bachelor of Business v.027 degree program.   
5. Should the eligible student recipient drop, receive a W-grade or otherwise fail to complete a Study.com and/or University of Phoenix course in no event will any cash refund be given at any time.  
6. Students remain responsible for all tuition, fees, books, materials, technology requirements, and any other costs associated with their University of Phoenix coursework and any fees or costs not expressly covered by this Pathway.   
7. This Pathway is not applicable and will not be issued to:   
   a. Students who do not meet the eligibility requirements.
   b. Students enrolled in a University of Phoenix degree program other than the eligible Bachelor of Business v.027 degree program.   
   c. Students seeking credit for coursework completed outside the University of Phoenix or for Study.com courses that are not included in the designated list of eligible free elective courses. 
   d. Students that add a certificate and/or Associate of Arts degree.
   e. Students who are Academically Disqualified, Disqualified for Admission, Scholastically Disqualified, Scholastically Suspended, or Expelled, as outlined in the University Catalog.  
8. This Pathway will automatically terminate if:   
   a. The student no longer meets the eligibility requirements. 
   b. The student withdraws from or changes to an ineligible degree program.   
   c. The student becomes Academically Disqualified, Disqualified for Admission, Scholastically Disqualified, Scholastically Suspended, or Expelled.   
   d. The student graduates from, withdraws from, or transfers out of the eligible Bachelor of Business v.027 degree program.   
9. University of Phoenix reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to modify or discontinue this Pathway, including the eligibility criteria, dates, eligible Study.com courses, and these Terms and Conditions.   
10. Any violation of these Terms and Conditions will result in termination of the student's eligibility for this Pathway. Any unused free Study.com course benefits are forfeited and are non-transferable.   
11. There will be no exceptions to these Terms and Conditions unless otherwise approved in writing by the University of Phoenix in its sole discretion.  

Pathway deadline and maintenance requirements

1. Eligible students must register for and post attendance in their first or next University of Phoenix course with a start date between November 2, 2026, and April 30, 2027. Students whose first course starts outside of this period are not eligible to participate. No exceptions.  
2. Student must remain enrolled in the eligible University of Phoenix Bachelor of Business v.027 degree program.   
3. Student must successfully complete each University of Phoenix course in accordance with the program requirements outlined in the University Catalog. Any withdrawal or failure to successfully complete a course will terminate eligibility.   
4. Student must maintain continuous enrollment at the University of Phoenix. An unapproved attendance gap greater than thirty-five (35) days will terminate eligibility.   
5. Each free Study.com course must be completed within ninety (90) days of becoming available. The completion of the Study.com course is simultaneous with and in addition to the Student's regularly scheduled University of Phoenix course. Any free Study.com course not completed successfully within the applicable 90-day period will expire and will not be reinstated. Students will only get one attempt to pass each of their scheduled Study.com courses.   
6. Students may not go out of attendance at University of Phoenix for the purpose of completing Study.com coursework.  

Eligibility criteria

1. Applicant must be a new student or a student who has been out of attendance at the University of Phoenix for more than 365 days.  
2. Applicants that are alumni of University of Phoenix are eligible.  
3. Applicants that are eligible for the Near Grad promotion are also eligible for this pathway.  
4. Applicant must meet all admissions requirements of the University of Phoenix.   
5. Applicant must apply for and enroll in the University of Phoenix Bachelor of Business v. 027 degree program.  
6. Applicant must register for and post attendance in their first or next University of Phoenix course with a start date between November 2, 2026, and April 30, 2027.  
7. Applicants currently residing in the United States must meet one of the following requirements: be a legal resident of the United States; have been granted permanent residency; have a valid visa that does not prohibit educational studies; have been granted temporary protected status along with approved Notice of Action issued by Citizen Immigration Services and verified through CIS Form G-845; or have been granted asylum along with the approved Notice of Action issued by Citizen Immigration Services.   
8. Applicant must not be an employee (including full- and part-time faculty) or a family member (spouse, dependent child, or domestic partner) of an employee of University of Phoenix or any other affiliate of University of Phoenix, Inc.   
9. As a participant of the pathway, you will agree to respond to periodic surveys about your experience that will help the University of Phoenix study this pathway.