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MIT via community college? Transfer students find a new path to a degree.

Ira Porter

December 06, 2023 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

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The Transfer Scholars Network partners with community colleges and elite universities to help high-achieving students complete their four-year degree at a top school. Alongside mentorship throughout the application process, students who are accepted to partner institutions receive a financial aid package and ongoing support.

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For some students, certificate programs offer a speedy path to a job

Ira Porter

May 25, 2023 |

The Hechinger Report |

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Response Location: United States, Delaware

Community colleges such as Delaware Technical Community College and Lorain County Community College offer short-term certificate programs that are more accessible to adult learners and students with families. In 2022, the Delaware college awarded roughly 4,500 certificates and credentials.

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