SREB Academic Common Market

Study in a specialized field at an out-of-state college, while paying in-state tuition rates.

Is a degree program you’d like to pursue not available in your state? Have you found a degree program at an out-of-state institution, but the higher tuition is a barrier?

Looking for options with lower tuition?

You’re in the right place. For more than 35 years, the SREB Academic Common Market has enabled students to pursue out-of-state college degrees at discounted tuition rates, through agreements among the states and colleges and universities.

Search from more than 1,900 undergraduate and graduate degree programs available in the 16 SREB states. It’s quick and easy.

To qualify you must:

  • Be a resident of one of the 16 SREB states.
  • Select a program eligible for residents of your home state.
  • Complete the admission process at the institution offering the eligible Academic Common Market program.
  • Be certified as a resident of your home state by contacting the ACM coordinator for your state of residence.


Search for Programs

Begin here by selecting your home state and reviewing the available programs.

(Note: Some SREB states limit participation to graduate programs or to their currently available program inventory.)

Questions? View our Frequently Asked Questions.

SREB’s Academic Common Market featured on Atlanta’s WSB-TV Channel 2 Action News.

Click here to watch the video.