NOW ENROLLING FOR CLASSES STARTING AUGUST 16, 2021
New! Short Term Certificate Options with the Business Management Degree!
Cyber Security • Programming and Development • Digital and Social Media • Data Analytics • Project Management • Operations and Logistics • Human Resources • IT Help Desk • Labor Studies and more!
Important notice: Unemployed, furloughed, and laid off union workers and their extended family are all eligible to enroll in Free College. The interested student should complete an inquiry form and follow the enrollment steps.
WHY GET YOUR DEGREE?
A Degree Makes A Difference
BALANCE
Online classes let you balance life's demands, making it possible to go back to school while you continue to work.
FLEXIBLITY
You can choose either 8-week or 16-week classes, and 24/7 access means you can work on assignments any time of day, anytime during the week!
CREDIBILITY
Graduate from a respected, regionally accredited academic institution. EGCC is governed by the Ohio Department of Higher Ed and is part of the University System of Ohio.
ASSURANCE
EGCC is transfer-friendly. They strive to ensure you get as much credit as possible toward your degree for previous work. And the credits and degree you earn at EGCC are transferable to colleges all over the country.
FURTHER YOUR EDUCATION
EGCC is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, so credits you earn are transferable. Over half of all college students choose community college to begin their higher education and they provide students with a solid foundation to continue their education.
YOUR PREVIOUS EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE COUNTS
EGCC will work with you to ensure that any previous college work, relevant work, and/or military experience count toward your degree.
FREE TO Union MEMBERS
You won’t pay any out-of-pocket costs for tuition fees or e-books. To be eligible, your union must participate and students must simply apply for federal aid and apply grants or tuition reimbursement to their EGCC bill. The Free College benefit will cover the rest- even if you aren’t eligible for any other aid!
THE UNION PLUS Free College Benefit
Union MEMBERS
RETIRED Union MEMBERS
FAMILY OF Union MEMBERS
THE UNION PLUS FREE COLLEGE BENEFIT COVERS ANY AMOUNT FOR TUITION, FEES, OR BOOKS THAT IS NOT COVERED BY FEDERAL OR EMPLOYER EDUCATION GRANTS.
Family of union members is defined as children (or stepchildren), grandchildren (or step-grandchildren), spouses, domestic partners, financial dependents, siblings and parents.
START NOW, FREE COLLEGE AWAITS
Your dream of going back to school can become a reality. It all starts with the decision to take action.
It's as easy as 1-2-3!
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- Apply to Eastern Gateway. {click here}
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- Complete your 2021/2022 FAFSA. {click here}
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- Provide proof of High School graduation or GED completion. Acceptable proof includes official or unofficial High School/GED transcripts OR a copy of your diploma OR official college transcript showing Associate Degree or higher. {click here}