Yes, you really can finish the equivalent of ten college classes in about a month, without going back to a traditional campus.

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In this guide, we’ll walk through how to use Study.com and self-paced universities to earn 30 credits in 30 days and turn that momentum into a faster, cheaper bachelor’s degree.  

How the “30 Credits in 30 Days” Hack Works

The idea is simple:

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• Use alternative credit platforms like Study.com to complete college-level courses quickly
• Transfer those credits to a university that accepts them
• Pair them with a self-paced, flat-rate degree program so you can finish your bachelor’s in months instead of years

Many accredited colleges accept transfer credits from platforms like Study.com where you can get:

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• Short video lessons (often around 8 minutes)
• No live meetings or fixed weekly deadlines
• Freedom to move as fast as you can master the material

Right now, 22 Study.com courses have fewer than 100 lessons and no written assignments. These “golden courses” (typically 48–81 lessons) are ideal for a 30-day sprint.

Turn Daily Study Sprints into a Fast-Track Degree: How to Do It

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Step 1: Set a 30-Day Target

To finish 10 courses in 30 days, aim for about 3–4 hours of study per day. That usually works out to one course every 3 days, especially if each class has around 60–80 lessons.

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Step 2: Break Your Study Time into Small Blocks

You don’t need all 3–4 hours at once. Break them into chunks like:

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• 10 minutes before work
• 20 minutes on your lunch break
• 1–2 hours after dinner

Because Study.com lessons are short and on-demand, you can wrap them around your job, kids, and other responsibilities. All those small blocks stack up quickly.

Step 3: Treat Each Day as a Study Sprint Consistently

The key to this strategy is not perfection, but consistency. Just maintain the following tasks:

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• Treat study time like a focused sprint, not a vague “I’ll study later.”
• Know how many lessons you need to finish today
• Hit your number, then move on with your day
• Use short, structured lessons designed for mastery
• Track daily progress instead of waiting for midterms

Some days you’ll feel motivated; other days, you’ll just be checking the box. Either way, the credits keep stacking.

Step 4: Pair Your Credits with a Self-Paced, Flat-Rate Program

The “hack” shines when you bring your Study.com credits into a self-paced university with flat-rate tuition. Two popular examples:

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Western Governors University (WGU):

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• Roughly $4,000 for a 6-month term\
• Competency-based: finish a course as soon as you prove you understand the material
• Your speed is based on mastery, not a fixed calendar

Capella University’s FlexPath:

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• Roughly $3,000 for a 12-week term
• Self-paced, project-based courses with no set weekly deadlines
• You decide when to submit work and move forward

In both models, you can complete as many courses as you can within the term. Entering with 30 (or more) Study.com transfer credits puts you far ahead of a typical freshman.

Step 5: Leverage High Transfer-Credit Limits

Some universities accept up to 90 transfer credits. In that case, you might only need to complete 10–12 courses directly at the university to finish your bachelor’s degree.

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Because these programs are self-paced, motivated students often complete:

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• A course in a week
• A course in three days
• Or even a course in a single sitting if they already know the material

That’s how some learners finish a bachelor’s in as little as 4–6 months by combining:

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• 30 fast credits from Study.com
• A large block of transferred credits (when allowed)
• A flat-rate, self-paced university term

The Real Payoff: Time, Money, and Options: Final Thoughts

The 30-credits-in-30-days strategy isn’t a superhuman feat. It’s achievable just by using smart, legitimate shortcuts that accredited colleges already recognize. By stacking fast, flexible Study.com courses and pairing them with a self-paced, flat-rate university program, you can turn one focused month into a huge leap toward your bachelor’s degree.

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Give yourself that first 30-day sprint, prove you can finish ten courses, and the rest of your degree starts to feel not just possible, but inevitable. When you’re ready, explore more Degree Hacked strategies on transfer credits, self-paced programs, and degree planning so you can finish faster, cheaper, and on your terms.