starts here!
Your fast track to a
better career
starts here!
Get Ready A better life is within your reach! Why Choose Our College? At many traditional colleges and universities, you’re basically on your own. You’re expected to figure out enrollment, financial aid, registering for classes, and finding a tutor. Plus, somehow you have to fit work and family time into your school schedule. With unparalleled personal attention, our college offers you the convenience, flexibility, and affordable, employment-focused education you need to launch a better career—faster. You can finish your degree in as few as 20 months!1 In addition, our flexible courses allow you to arrange your classes according to your schedule. Go to college during the day, in the evening, or online.2 At our college, you can get a degree designed for employment in some of today’s fastest-growing career fields, without elective courses you don’t need or want. We provide you with all the tools and advantages you need: • • • • • • •
Career-focused training to maximize your income potential Convenience and flexibility Faster degree programs3 with monthly starts Affordable financial aid plan Personalized student support A new laptop—keep it when you graduate! Employment assistance for grads
1. General completion timeframe of an associate’s degree. 2. Online programs are offered by our affiliated institution, Independence University. 3. “Accelerated degree programs are compared to traditional colleges and universities. See https://nces.ed.gov/programs/digest/d14/tables/dt14_326.10.asp.”
Maximize Your Income Potential Get a degree designed for employment At our college, your degree program will be strictly career-focused. We teach only subjects that are relevant to your career, so you can graduate and make your new life a reality faster. All your instructors have real-world experience so they can provide firsthand insight into your future career. A college degree may be the best investment you’ll ever make. According to the Center on Education and the Workforce, “Over a lifetime, individuals with a bachelor’s degree make 84% MORE than those with only a high school diploma.”4 Just imagine what an EXTRA 84% could do for you!
At our college, you can get the right degree to launch a better career, so you can start living the life you want, faster. Whether you’re fresh out of high school or already established in your career, we provide the degree you need to achieve your dreams on your terms and on your schedule.
“I now make MORE MONEY than
Associate’s degree
I ever have before! I have a job that
+$124
I enjoy and that allows me to use
per week
my creativity.”
When compared to those with just a high school diploma, college graduates earn an additional $124, $433, or $658 per week, depending on their degree level. Plus, the higher your level of education, the lower your chances for unemployment.5
4. Carnevale, A.P., Rose, S.J., Cheah, B., The College Payoff: Education, Occupations, Lifetime Earnings. The Georgetown Center on Education and the Workforce, Aug. 2011 5 . Source: Current Population Survey, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U. S. Department of Labor, March 2014 http://www.bls.gov/emp/ep_chart_001.htm
+$433 per week
Master’s degree
+$ 658 per week
High school diploma
668
$
Chris Metz
Computer Science with a Software and Mobile Applications Development emphasis (BS) Stevens-Henager College Ogden/West Haven
Bachelor’s degree
per week High school diploma
Associate’s degree
Bachelor’s degree
Unemployment Rate
Unemployment Rate
Unemployment Rate
6%
4.5%
3.5%
Master’s degree
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
Get Your Degree Fast
New classes start every month If you’re looking for fast, flexible, career-focused education, then you’ve come to the right place. Unlike many colleges and universities, our college doesn’t run on a semester basis. We offer new classes and new opportunities to begin school each month of the year, so you don’t have to wait to get going on your degree. At our college, you can get your degree faster.1 You could finish your associate’s degree in just 20 months or your bachelor’s degree in just 36 months.
Our Advantage What else makes us different?
Flexible, Convenient Class Schedules You may be wondering how you’ll fit college into your busy schedule. We understand. That’s why our degree programs are designed to be fast, flexible, and tailored to you. Attend classes during the daytime, in the evening, on campus, or online!2
Friendly, Personalized Support Full-time students at traditional colleges
Our students
Traditional full-time students complete their associate’s degree in
Our students complete their associate’s degree in as few as
3.8 years
Traditional full-time students complete their bachelor’s degree in
4.7 years
1.7 years
Our students complete their bachelor’s degree in as few as
3 years
(That’s 36 months!) Source: Complete College America, Time is the Ememy, Sept. 2011 http://www.completecollege.org/docs/Time_Is_the_Enemy.pdf
1. Accelerated degree programs are compared to traditional colleges and universities.
Our college is smaller than many traditional colleges and universities. This means we can give you more personal attention from start to finish. Sometimes you simply need extra help with your coursework. At any time, you can request no-cost tutoring through Student Services or the dean’s office. Tutoring will be provided by an advanced student, an instructor, or a staff member.
2. Online programs are offered by our affiliated institution, Independence University. 3. Branch campus of CollegeAmerica, Flagstaff, Arizona
18 CAMPUS LOCATIONS plus a fully online university. STEVENS-HENAGER COLLEGE • Boise, ID • Idaho Falls, ID3 • Nampa, ID (Satellite of Boise) • Layton, UT (Satellite of Ogden/West Haven)
• Logan, UT • Ogden/West Haven, UT • Provo/Orem, UT • Salt Lake City/Murray, UT • St. George, UT
COLLEGEAMERICA • Flagstaff, AZ • Phoenix, AZ • Colorado Springs, CO
• Denver, CO • Fort Collins, CO • Cheyenne, WY
CALIFORNIA COLLEGE SAN DIEGO • National City, CA (Satellite of San Diego )
• San Diego, CA • San Marcos, CA
INDEPENDENCE UNIVERSITY (ONLINE)
Making College
AFFORDABLE
We’ll provide you with a personalized financial plan Our friendly financial aid planners are experts at helping you find all the financial aid you may qualify for. Your financial planner will provide you with a no-obligation, affordable financial aid plan detailing any grants, scholarships, and loans you qualify for. We’ll explain all the details you need to know. We’ll help you every step of the way, including keeping track of your important forms and applications.
“I gained my degree in less time, and the financial aid team was awesome to work with to get me qualified.”
Types of Financial Aid Available Scholarships When it comes to your college degree, one magic word could change everything: scholarship. Here’s what you need to know about our scholarships:1 •
Designed for real people, adults like you who want to earn a degree.
•
Scholarship awards are not based on previous exams or high-school grades.
•
Dozens of scholarship awards are available. Find out which one you could qualify for.
We are a nonprofit college, which means we invest in you. Scholarships are made possible by our Good Neighbor Initiative. We invite you to apply today for your share of scholarship awards! Call us at 1-800-977-5455 for personal service. 1. Scholarship awards are limited and only available to those who qualify. See scholarshipshc.com for details.
Pell Grants
These grants are determined by the Department of Education and are based on financial needs and circumstances. Generally, grants do not have to be repaid, but some restrictions may apply.
Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
All students awarded a Pell Grant can receive an SEOG as long as funds are available. The amount of the SEOG is determined by funding available to the college.
Subsidized Stafford Loans (Federal Student Loans)
Payments for these loans begin six months after you leave college. Interest is paid by the government throughout the program and for a six-month grace period after graduation.
Unsubsidized Stafford Loan
Payments for these loans begin six months after you leave college. Interest will accrue during the program and for the six-month grace period.
(Federal Student Loans)
Alicia Estrada
Medical Specialties (AOS) CollegeAmerica Phoenix
Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students
This is a federal loan program that allows parents to borrow low-interest loans for payment of your tuition.
(PLUS Loan)
Tuition Assistance
Our own Educational Plan loans are available to all students. This convenient budget plan uses a payment plan to help you meet educational expenses.
Ask about our adult student scholarships! Save thousands on college! Contact us to find out if you qualify.
Institutional Scholarships and Grants Scholarships,1 grants, and student loans are available to qualified students and could help make college more affordable. The following institutional awards are available to those who qualify.
Family Grant Award: 10% of tuition Qualification: Available to any student with an immediate family member who is a graduate or past or present enrollee of one of our colleges
Employer Tuition Reimbursement Matching Award: • Up to $5,000 for associate’s degrees or bachelor’s completion degrees • Up to $10,000 for bachelor’s degrees • Up to $3,000 for master’s degrees Qualification: Available to any student employed by an organization that reimburses its employees for education costs2
High School Scholarships Most of our scholarships for high school seniors are not based exclusively on GPA or ACT/SAT scores, making it easier to qualify. Instead, our high school scholarships are also based on the Otis-Lennon School Ability Test, allowing motivated students a chance at a scholarship.
Presidential Scholarship Award: Full-tuition scholarship for qualifying incoming students Qualification: Award based on a combination of the highest Otis-Lennon score and GPA or ACT/SAT scores
Academic Scholarship Award: Up to $8,000 toward tuition Qualification: Award based on Otis-Lennon School Ability Test (OLSAT) or qualifying GPA or ACT/SAT scores; OLSAT administered by the college
1. Scholarship awards are limited and only available to those who qualify. See www.scholarshipshc.com for details. 2. Provided such funds are extended to qualified students in lieu of any other college-sponsored discounts or scholarships.
Military Benefits As a veteran, active-duty servicemember, or military spouse you know your education benefits weren’t free. You earned them. Our friendly military financial planners will help you get access to all the military tuition assistance and financial aid you qualify for.
and Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC). Benefit from DANTES while on active duty and from veterans benefits when your enlistment is up. For more information, contact your base education officer, visit www.dantes.doded.mil, or call us at 1-800-977-5455.
Tuition Discounts for Qualifying Military Personnel and Their Spouses
Approved to Train Veterans
If you or your spouse is actively serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, in the Reserves, in the National Guard, or if you work for the Departments of Defense (DoD) or Veterans Affairs, we offer military tuition discounts that apply to all our degree programs. That’s a benefit that could make your education more affordable than ever!
After military discount
Student tuition $
332 - $510
Per Credit Hour
Credit hour prices vary based on degree type, program, and on-ground/online delivery.
$
250 Per Credit Hour
The Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) DANTES qualifies active-duty military personnel for tuition reimbursement. DANTES processes tuition assistance reimbursements for active-duty Navy, Marine Corp, Army, Active Guard Reservists (AGR), Army National Guard (ARNG military and civilian personnel), U.S. Army Reserves (USAR),
Our colleges are proud to be approved under Title 38 of the G.I. Bill for Veterans Educational Benefits. You may apply for benefits by calling 1-888-422-4551 (1-888-GIBILL) or by visiting their website at www.va.gov/FORMS/default.asp. Military personnel (active and inactive) can take advantage of Veterans Administration benefits and DANTES. We are happy to assist you with any application forms.
Military Spouse Career Advancement (MyCAA) MyCAA offers educational assistance to spouses of active duty servicemembers who wish to earn an associate’s degree or complete a certificate program. If eligible, you could qualify for up to $4,000 of financial assistance.
We are a
Nonprofit
Institution
What does that mean for you? Simply stated it means we focus on you, the student. It means we put your needs first. It means we invest the money that you pay in tuition back into your success and the success of your fellow students. It means we’re uniquely set up to help you gain the competitive edge in today’s job market.
Textbooks and Learning Materials Provided No more making trips to the college bookstore. No more having to sell your books at the end of the semester. Everything you need is provided at no extra charge.
Learning Resources Need extra help in your courses? We got you covered. Tutoring, computer labs, student library, and academic advising are all available at no extra cost to you.
Employment Assistance We’re here to help you advance your career fast. All our colleges provide a Career Services office where you can get personalized employment assistance.1 Some of the resources we provide include: • Résumés: We’ll help you create your professional résumé. • Job Search: We’ll help you find job leads and other career opportunities. • Interviewing Skills: We’ll teach you the skills to nail your job interview. • Salary Negotiation: We’ll train you on how to negotiate for a better salary and benefits.
Your New Laptop We’ll also provide you with a new laptop that comes loaded with all the software you need to complete your program. Use it in school and keep it after you graduate.
Graduate Benefits Our commitment to your success doesn’t end at graduation. Can’t remember everything you learned in school? Come back anytime for a refresher course! Need to update your career skills? We can help with that too. You can ask for help from our Career Services experts at any time throughout your career.
1. The college does not guarantee a job. Gaining employment is the graduate’s responsibility. 2. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, current population survey, http://www.bls.gov/emp/ ep_chart_001.htm. 3. Source: The Happy State of College Graduates, http://collegestats.org/2013/05/the-happy-stateof-college-graduates/. 4. Source: Education Pays, http://trends.collegeboard.org/sites/default/files/education-pays-2013-full-report.pdf.
Top 10 reasons to
Earn Your Degree 1.
Higher salary potential2
2.
Greater self-esteem
3.
Lower rate of unemployment2
4.
Increased potential for promotions
5.
Greater overall happiness and satisfaction3
6.
Better benefits, including paid vacations, medical insurance, and retirement4
7.
More employment options
8.
Better working conditions3
9.
Better health4
10. Greater sense of personal fulfillment
“On virtually every measure of economic well-being and career attainment—from personal earnings to job satisfaction to the share employed full time—young college graduates are outperforming their peers with less education.” Pew Research, Social & Demographic Trends, The Rising Cost of Not Going to College: www.pewsocialtrends.org/ 2014/202/11/the-rising-cost-of-not-going-to-college/.
The secret to getting ahead is
GETTING STARTED Become a student in just 4 easy steps: 1 Speak with a friendly admissions consultant 2 Schedule your campus tour
3 Apply for admission Your admissions consultant can help!
4 Talk to a financial planner
Get your personalized financial aid plan —
we’ll help make college more affordable.
Call 1-800-977-5455 to start your path to a better life today!
Our family of nonprofit colleges admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin.
better career
starts here!
Get Ready A better life is within your reach! Why Choose Our College? At many traditional colleges and universities, you’re basically on your own. You’re expected to figure out enrollment, financial aid, registering for classes, and finding a tutor. Plus, somehow you have to fit work and family time into your school schedule. With unparalleled personal attention, our college offers you the convenience, flexibility, and affordable, employment-focused education you need to launch a better career—faster. You can finish your degree in as few as 20 months!1 In addition, our flexible courses allow you to arrange your classes according to your schedule. Go to college during the day, in the evening, or online.2 At our college, you can get a degree designed for employment in some of today’s fastest-growing career fields, without elective courses you don’t need or want. We provide you with all the tools and advantages you need: • • • • • • •
Career-focused training to maximize your income potential Convenience and flexibility Faster degree programs3 with monthly starts Affordable financial aid plan Personalized student support A new laptop—keep it when you graduate! Employment assistance for grads
1. General completion timeframe of an associate’s degree. 2. Online programs are offered by our affiliated institution, Independence University. 3. “Accelerated degree programs are compared to traditional colleges and universities. See https://nces.ed.gov/programs/digest/d14/tables/dt14_326.10.asp.”
Maximize Your Income Potential Get a degree designed for employment At our college, your degree program will be strictly career-focused. We teach only subjects that are relevant to your career, so you can graduate and make your new life a reality faster. All your instructors have real-world experience so they can provide firsthand insight into your future career. A college degree may be the best investment you’ll ever make. According to the Center on Education and the Workforce, “Over a lifetime, individuals with a bachelor’s degree make 84% MORE than those with only a high school diploma.”4 Just imagine what an EXTRA 84% could do for you!
At our college, you can get the right degree to launch a better career, so you can start living the life you want, faster. Whether you’re fresh out of high school or already established in your career, we provide the degree you need to achieve your dreams on your terms and on your schedule.
“I now make MORE MONEY than
Associate’s degree
I ever have before! I have a job that
+$124
I enjoy and that allows me to use
per week
my creativity.”
When compared to those with just a high school diploma, college graduates earn an additional $124, $433, or $658 per week, depending on their degree level. Plus, the higher your level of education, the lower your chances for unemployment.5
4. Carnevale, A.P., Rose, S.J., Cheah, B., The College Payoff: Education, Occupations, Lifetime Earnings. The Georgetown Center on Education and the Workforce, Aug. 2011 5 . Source: Current Population Survey, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U. S. Department of Labor, March 2014 http://www.bls.gov/emp/ep_chart_001.htm
+$433 per week
Master’s degree
+$ 658 per week
High school diploma
668
$
Chris Metz
Computer Science with a Software and Mobile Applications Development emphasis (BS) Stevens-Henager College Ogden/West Haven
Bachelor’s degree
per week High school diploma
Associate’s degree
Bachelor’s degree
Unemployment Rate
Unemployment Rate
Unemployment Rate
6%
4.5%
3.5%
Master’s degree
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
Get Your Degree Fast
New classes start every month If you’re looking for fast, flexible, career-focused education, then you’ve come to the right place. Unlike many colleges and universities, our college doesn’t run on a semester basis. We offer new classes and new opportunities to begin school each month of the year, so you don’t have to wait to get going on your degree. At our college, you can get your degree faster.1 You could finish your associate’s degree in just 20 months or your bachelor’s degree in just 36 months.
Our Advantage What else makes us different?
Flexible, Convenient Class Schedules You may be wondering how you’ll fit college into your busy schedule. We understand. That’s why our degree programs are designed to be fast, flexible, and tailored to you. Attend classes during the daytime, in the evening, on campus, or online!2
Friendly, Personalized Support Full-time students at traditional colleges
Our students
Traditional full-time students complete their associate’s degree in
Our students complete their associate’s degree in as few as
3.8 years
Traditional full-time students complete their bachelor’s degree in
4.7 years
1.7 years
Our students complete their bachelor’s degree in as few as
3 years
(That’s 36 months!) Source: Complete College America, Time is the Ememy, Sept. 2011 http://www.completecollege.org/docs/Time_Is_the_Enemy.pdf
1. Accelerated degree programs are compared to traditional colleges and universities.
Our college is smaller than many traditional colleges and universities. This means we can give you more personal attention from start to finish. Sometimes you simply need extra help with your coursework. At any time, you can request no-cost tutoring through Student Services or the dean’s office. Tutoring will be provided by an advanced student, an instructor, or a staff member.
2. Online programs are offered by our affiliated institution, Independence University. 3. Branch campus of CollegeAmerica, Flagstaff, Arizona
18 CAMPUS LOCATIONS plus a fully online university. STEVENS-HENAGER COLLEGE • Boise, ID • Idaho Falls, ID3 • Nampa, ID (Satellite of Boise) • Layton, UT (Satellite of Ogden/West Haven)
• Logan, UT • Ogden/West Haven, UT • Provo/Orem, UT • Salt Lake City/Murray, UT • St. George, UT
COLLEGEAMERICA • Flagstaff, AZ • Phoenix, AZ • Colorado Springs, CO
• Denver, CO • Fort Collins, CO • Cheyenne, WY
CALIFORNIA COLLEGE SAN DIEGO • National City, CA (Satellite of San Diego )
• San Diego, CA • San Marcos, CA
INDEPENDENCE UNIVERSITY (ONLINE)
Making College
AFFORDABLE
We’ll provide you with a personalized financial plan Our friendly financial aid planners are experts at helping you find all the financial aid you may qualify for. Your financial planner will provide you with a no-obligation, affordable financial aid plan detailing any grants, scholarships, and loans you qualify for. We’ll explain all the details you need to know. We’ll help you every step of the way, including keeping track of your important forms and applications.
“I gained my degree in less time, and the financial aid team was awesome to work with to get me qualified.”
Types of Financial Aid Available Scholarships When it comes to your college degree, one magic word could change everything: scholarship. Here’s what you need to know about our scholarships:1 •
Designed for real people, adults like you who want to earn a degree.
•
Scholarship awards are not based on previous exams or high-school grades.
•
Dozens of scholarship awards are available. Find out which one you could qualify for.
We are a nonprofit college, which means we invest in you. Scholarships are made possible by our Good Neighbor Initiative. We invite you to apply today for your share of scholarship awards! Call us at 1-800-977-5455 for personal service. 1. Scholarship awards are limited and only available to those who qualify. See scholarshipshc.com for details.
Pell Grants
These grants are determined by the Department of Education and are based on financial needs and circumstances. Generally, grants do not have to be repaid, but some restrictions may apply.
Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
All students awarded a Pell Grant can receive an SEOG as long as funds are available. The amount of the SEOG is determined by funding available to the college.
Subsidized Stafford Loans (Federal Student Loans)
Payments for these loans begin six months after you leave college. Interest is paid by the government throughout the program and for a six-month grace period after graduation.
Unsubsidized Stafford Loan
Payments for these loans begin six months after you leave college. Interest will accrue during the program and for the six-month grace period.
(Federal Student Loans)
Alicia Estrada
Medical Specialties (AOS) CollegeAmerica Phoenix
Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students
This is a federal loan program that allows parents to borrow low-interest loans for payment of your tuition.
(PLUS Loan)
Tuition Assistance
Our own Educational Plan loans are available to all students. This convenient budget plan uses a payment plan to help you meet educational expenses.
Ask about our adult student scholarships! Save thousands on college! Contact us to find out if you qualify.
Institutional Scholarships and Grants Scholarships,1 grants, and student loans are available to qualified students and could help make college more affordable. The following institutional awards are available to those who qualify.
Family Grant Award: 10% of tuition Qualification: Available to any student with an immediate family member who is a graduate or past or present enrollee of one of our colleges
Employer Tuition Reimbursement Matching Award: • Up to $5,000 for associate’s degrees or bachelor’s completion degrees • Up to $10,000 for bachelor’s degrees • Up to $3,000 for master’s degrees Qualification: Available to any student employed by an organization that reimburses its employees for education costs2
High School Scholarships Most of our scholarships for high school seniors are not based exclusively on GPA or ACT/SAT scores, making it easier to qualify. Instead, our high school scholarships are also based on the Otis-Lennon School Ability Test, allowing motivated students a chance at a scholarship.
Presidential Scholarship Award: Full-tuition scholarship for qualifying incoming students Qualification: Award based on a combination of the highest Otis-Lennon score and GPA or ACT/SAT scores
Academic Scholarship Award: Up to $8,000 toward tuition Qualification: Award based on Otis-Lennon School Ability Test (OLSAT) or qualifying GPA or ACT/SAT scores; OLSAT administered by the college
1. Scholarship awards are limited and only available to those who qualify. See www.scholarshipshc.com for details. 2. Provided such funds are extended to qualified students in lieu of any other college-sponsored discounts or scholarships.
Military Benefits As a veteran, active-duty servicemember, or military spouse you know your education benefits weren’t free. You earned them. Our friendly military financial planners will help you get access to all the military tuition assistance and financial aid you qualify for.
and Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC). Benefit from DANTES while on active duty and from veterans benefits when your enlistment is up. For more information, contact your base education officer, visit www.dantes.doded.mil, or call us at 1-800-977-5455.
Tuition Discounts for Qualifying Military Personnel and Their Spouses
Approved to Train Veterans
If you or your spouse is actively serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, in the Reserves, in the National Guard, or if you work for the Departments of Defense (DoD) or Veterans Affairs, we offer military tuition discounts that apply to all our degree programs. That’s a benefit that could make your education more affordable than ever!
After military discount
Student tuition $
332 - $510
Per Credit Hour
Credit hour prices vary based on degree type, program, and on-ground/online delivery.
$
250 Per Credit Hour
The Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) DANTES qualifies active-duty military personnel for tuition reimbursement. DANTES processes tuition assistance reimbursements for active-duty Navy, Marine Corp, Army, Active Guard Reservists (AGR), Army National Guard (ARNG military and civilian personnel), U.S. Army Reserves (USAR),
Our colleges are proud to be approved under Title 38 of the G.I. Bill for Veterans Educational Benefits. You may apply for benefits by calling 1-888-422-4551 (1-888-GIBILL) or by visiting their website at www.va.gov/FORMS/default.asp. Military personnel (active and inactive) can take advantage of Veterans Administration benefits and DANTES. We are happy to assist you with any application forms.
Military Spouse Career Advancement (MyCAA) MyCAA offers educational assistance to spouses of active duty servicemembers who wish to earn an associate’s degree or complete a certificate program. If eligible, you could qualify for up to $4,000 of financial assistance.
We are a
Nonprofit
Institution
What does that mean for you? Simply stated it means we focus on you, the student. It means we put your needs first. It means we invest the money that you pay in tuition back into your success and the success of your fellow students. It means we’re uniquely set up to help you gain the competitive edge in today’s job market.
Textbooks and Learning Materials Provided No more making trips to the college bookstore. No more having to sell your books at the end of the semester. Everything you need is provided at no extra charge.
Learning Resources Need extra help in your courses? We got you covered. Tutoring, computer labs, student library, and academic advising are all available at no extra cost to you.
Employment Assistance We’re here to help you advance your career fast. All our colleges provide a Career Services office where you can get personalized employment assistance.1 Some of the resources we provide include: • Résumés: We’ll help you create your professional résumé. • Job Search: We’ll help you find job leads and other career opportunities. • Interviewing Skills: We’ll teach you the skills to nail your job interview. • Salary Negotiation: We’ll train you on how to negotiate for a better salary and benefits.
Your New Laptop We’ll also provide you with a new laptop that comes loaded with all the software you need to complete your program. Use it in school and keep it after you graduate.
Graduate Benefits Our commitment to your success doesn’t end at graduation. Can’t remember everything you learned in school? Come back anytime for a refresher course! Need to update your career skills? We can help with that too. You can ask for help from our Career Services experts at any time throughout your career.
1. The college does not guarantee a job. Gaining employment is the graduate’s responsibility. 2. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, current population survey, http://www.bls.gov/emp/ ep_chart_001.htm. 3. Source: The Happy State of College Graduates, http://collegestats.org/2013/05/the-happy-stateof-college-graduates/. 4. Source: Education Pays, http://trends.collegeboard.org/sites/default/files/education-pays-2013-full-report.pdf.
Top 10 reasons to
Earn Your Degree 1.
Higher salary potential2
2.
Greater self-esteem
3.
Lower rate of unemployment2
4.
Increased potential for promotions
5.
Greater overall happiness and satisfaction3
6.
Better benefits, including paid vacations, medical insurance, and retirement4
7.
More employment options
8.
Better working conditions3
9.
Better health4
10. Greater sense of personal fulfillment
“On virtually every measure of economic well-being and career attainment—from personal earnings to job satisfaction to the share employed full time—young college graduates are outperforming their peers with less education.” Pew Research, Social & Demographic Trends, The Rising Cost of Not Going to College: www.pewsocialtrends.org/ 2014/202/11/the-rising-cost-of-not-going-to-college/.
The secret to getting ahead is
GETTING STARTED Become a student in just 4 easy steps: 1 Speak with a friendly admissions consultant 2 Schedule your campus tour
3 Apply for admission Your admissions consultant can help!
4 Talk to a financial planner
Get your personalized financial aid plan —
we’ll help make college more affordable.
Call 1-800-977-5455 to start your path to a better life today!
Our family of nonprofit colleges admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin.
