Drexel University offers 50% slash in tuition for community college grads

  • 📰 6abc
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 42 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 20%
  • Publisher: 63%

Education Education Headlines News

Education Education Latest News,Education Education Headlines

For those who qualify, the 50% discount will slash the cost to attend to about $28,000.

It's part of Drexel University's new "Promise Program," which aims to attract community college student transfers and help them get across the finish line to earn a bachelor's degree.

Starting in 2023, community college graduates who transfer from in-state or New Jersey will be eligible to receive a 50% tuition discount to continue their education. "We've always offered financial aid to transfer students," said Evelyn Thima, the senior vice president of enrollment management at Drexel.

"And if a student is at a community college and looking to further their education, they may disqualify a private university like Drexel because of costs, and we think that's a mistake," said Thima.At the height of the pandemic, colleges across the country saw a dip in enrollment, including the West Philadelphia institution."We know that many students who enroll in community colleges don't typically go on and graduate with their associate's degree," she said.

 

Thank you for your comment. Your comment will be published after being reviewed.
Please try again later.

Dont pay taxes...should do something

Awesome 'for those who qualify.' Unfortunately you forgot to mention what are the requirements.

this is no way helps me I work 40 some years now I'm retired on a fixed income I was just going to help me put gas in my car buy groceries have a little left over to buy a six pack and watch sports on TV on the weekend they're going out to dinner staying home

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

 /  🏆 250. in EDUCATÄ°ON

Education Education Latest News, Education Education Headlines