Working Scholars®adults earn a college degree
The Working Scholars® Difference
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A degree with no
financial burden or debt1/10th the cost of a traditional degree -
College that fits a
busy lifestyleEducation on-demand, take courses
anytime, anywhere -
Coaching and support
to make it to graduationStay motivated and get help at any step
along the way
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The same bachelor's degree, better learning experience
College courses are taken on Study.com and then transferred to an accredited partner university where participants complete their final requirements online.
- Study anytime, anywhere even on your phone
- 5-minute video lessons
- Coaches to help you every step of the way
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A degree without the financial burden or debt
The Working Scholars® degree path is about 1/10th the cost of traditional college. It's so affordable, many organizations are able to fund the entire program utilizing existing college assistance programs, so there is typically little to no costs for participants.
- No out of pocket costs for students
- No student loan debt
- Prior credit counts towards your degree
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College that fits a busy life
With 5-minute lessons and a convenient mobile app, even the busiest working adults can find time to earn their degree.
- No inconvenient course schedules
- No commuting
- No sacrificing time with family
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Coaching and support to make it to graduation
Working Scholars® coaches are there for support every step of the way, providing motivation, help with enrollment, degree planning, transfer assistance and academic support.
- Coaches for motivation
- Course planning & transcript review
- Transfer assistance
How it Works
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Earning the degree
Students take most of their course work (up to 75%) on Study.com and then transfer to a graduating university. We have partnered with universities to ensure the lowest overall cost and ease of transferring.
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Coaching every step of the way
Our expert team of coaches proactively works with each individual student to help identify education goals, review transcripts of previous college credit and create a personalized degree plan.
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How long it takes
Pacing is flexible in order to fit any working adult's lifestyle
Meet the Scholars
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Alicia
Sunnyvale Working Scholars®, BA in Business
"I'm just so thankful for the opportunity to be able to have my degree and also just to be that role model for my daughter that at any point in your life you can go back and get your degree."
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Salvador
Mountain View Working Scholars®, BA in Business
"I have a really good work ethic, but in today's economy, work ethic isn't enough. This opportunity came up and I jumped on it as quickly as I could."
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Lisa
East Palo Alto Working Scholars®, BA in Business
"I decided to become a Working Scholar® because I always knew I wanted to get my bachelor's degree, but after investing in my children it was not something that was affordable to me."
Read Lisa's Full story
