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Free Bachelors Degrees for Union Member - letterchaser202 - 11-03-2021
I am not sure which unions are involved with this, but I saw this:
https://bachelorsdegree.unionplus.org/about/
My teacher's union sent out the info about it, but I think it is available for anyone who has a union membership. There are a bunch of undergrad degrees that you can take advantage of.
https://www.unionplus.org/benefits/education
RE: Free Bachelors Degrees for Union Member - Alpha - 11-03-2021
(11-03-2021, 08:09 PM)letterchaser202 Wrote: I am not sure which unions are involved with this, but I saw this:
https://bachelorsdegree.unionplus.org/about/
My teacher's union sent out the info about it, but I think it is available for anyone who has a union membership. There are a bunch of undergrad degrees that you can take advantage of.
https://www.unionplus.org/benefits/education
I saw a reference to Eastern Gateway Community College for the Associates degree. I didn't read far enough to see which school might grant the Bachelors.
RE: Free Bachelors Degrees for Union Member - bjcheung77 - 11-03-2021
Interesting indeed... I thought it would just be the "50 states", but seems to also include territories (doesn't mention which ones, I assume all of them)...
Anyways, they seem to have expanded their program to a couple of colleges for their Associates and a couple of universities for their Bachelors!
No Cost Bachelor’s Degree Program
The Free College program is offered by Union Plus to union members and their families in partnership with Paul Quinn College, Central State University, Franklin University, and Eastern Gateway Community College. Designed for working adults, the program is committed to helping students earn an accredited, respected degree, with a flexible schedule, without piling on debt. Launched in 2015, the program has helped more than 90,000 students in every state, territory and the District of Columbia continue on their education journey without paying a penny out of their own pocket.
Complete the Inquiry form to confirm your eligibility and an advisor will contact you regarding next steps.
RE: Free Bachelors Degrees for Union Member - ReyMysterioso - 11-04-2021
I'm currently trying to enroll in Paul Quinn. I'll let you know how it goes
RE: Free Bachelors Degrees for Union Member - MNomadic - 11-04-2021
It looks like they've been steadily expanding the program over the years. That's good to see. Maybe they'll be able to offer grad programs eventually.
RE: Free Bachelors Degrees for Union Member - k-k-k-katy - 11-04-2021
I searched around last night but didn't find it, does anyone have a list of unions this deal works with?
RE: Free Bachelors Degrees for Union Member - jsd - 11-04-2021
(11-04-2021, 11:43 AM)k-k-k-katy Wrote: I searched around last night but didn't find it, does anyone have a list of unions this deal works with?
It appears to be all AFL-CIO affiliated unions.
On the UnionPlus signup page, there is a drop-down list of eligible unions:
https://www.unionplus.org/?modal=register
RE: Free Bachelors Degrees for Union Member - k-k-k-katy - 11-04-2021
(11-04-2021, 12:02 PM)jsd Wrote:(11-04-2021, 11:43 AM)k-k-k-katy Wrote: I searched around last night but didn't find it, does anyone have a list of unions this deal works with?
It appears to be all AFL-CIO affiliated unions.
On the UnionPlus signup page, there is a drop-down list of eligible unions:
https://www.unionplus.org/?modal=register
Great! Thanks!!
RE: Free Bachelors Degrees for Union Member - Vle045 - 11-04-2021
Can pretty much anyone join Working America?
RE: Free Bachelors Degrees for Union Member - MNomadic - 11-04-2021
(11-04-2021, 01:56 PM)Vle045 Wrote: Can pretty much anyone join Working America?
Yes but I don't think working America gets you any of the college benefits. I tried a few years ago when the union college benefits were first mentioned. I could be wrong or things could have changed, though.