Some answers are better than none.

I was able to contact St. Cloud State and received some answers to my questions. Some of them, anyway.

First off, as Akita Daigaku is/was considered a different entity, I would indeed have to apply for admission to St. Cloud State in order the attend classes there. This isn't too bad, since the application fee is only $20.I've actually printed it out already, I just need to fill it out.

Financially, I have to send in official copies of my transcripts from previous schools along with my application (or rather, have the schools send them in), and they'll go over how many of my credits can transfer, then determine what grade level I would be. For example, if they determine that 60 of my credits would apply, then I'd be a junior.

It will also be a good idea for me to call the department specifically and speak with one of the advisers in the education department. I would be able to see what is required, and get the information I need to continue with what I want to do.

Application will be filled out tonight, and I plan on both calling my old school to have them mail out an official transcript and St. Cloud State to speak with an adviser tomorrow afternoon, once I'm off of work.