Students can earn their bachelor’s degree tuition-free while working part-time — or add a new skill to their resume without spending a dime — and they can do it 100% online, thanks to the innovative programs offered at Miami University Regionals and E-Campus.
It’s all part of the college’s commitment to making the Miami experience affordable and accessible to everyone, said Moira Casey, senior regional associate dean for academic affairs.
“All who work at Miami Regionals take pride in our mission: to provide the opportunity to earn a college degree to members of the community who may not have the finances, the college education, or the desire to access a more traditional college experience,” Casey said. “Access, affordability and student success are daily priorities for everyone here.
Here are some ways for full-time students, working adults, or even teenagers who haven’t finished high school yet to earn their diploma or trade certificate without going into debt.
Middle and high school students: Get college credits at no cost
With College Credit Plus, students in grades 7-12 can earn up to 120 college credits at no cost to them or their families and graduate from high school and an associate’s degree — or be on your way to a college credit. get a bachelor’s degree. And Miami Regionals E-Campus offers hundreds of courses that are 100% online, so students can study from home or high school.
Working adults: free upgrading or retraining
Ohio’s TechCred grants provide funding to employers for workers to earn professional certifications in areas such as digital marketing, information technology, manufacturing, and robotics. Many of these programs are available 100% online.
Eligible adults: launch a new career without spending a penny
Ohio’s Individual Microloan Assistance Program (IMAP) helps unemployed, part-employed, or low-income adults obtain free microloans. Miami Regionals E-Campus students can earn professional skills and certificates to launch careers in information technology, manufacturing, robotics and more.
Full-time students: let your part-time job pay for your tuition
The Miami Regionals Work+ program partners with Ohio employers such as Worthington Industries, the YMCA, Butler County Regional Transit Authority, and The Fischer Group. Work+ participants work 20 to 24 hours a week and their employers pay their hourly wage plus full-time tuition and overhead.
Everyone: apply for financial aid and scholarships
Many students are eligible for Pell grants, which cover nearly all of the cost of Regionals tuition, and the college offers many scholarships based on need and merit. Even if students don’t expect to qualify for these programs, they should take the time to complete the FAFSA each year because they may be surprised at what’s available.
Everyone: Enjoy one of the lowest tuition rates in Ohio
Miami Regionals offers one of the lowest tuition rates in the state of Ohio — less than $300 per credit hour in 2022 — and the university’s Tuition Promise locks that rate in for up to four years . This means that students starting the 2022-2023 school year can earn a bachelor’s degree for around $28,000 before scholarships, grants, and aid. With 13 degrees and hundreds of courses available 100% online, E-Campus offers students the opportunity to graduate from Miami on their terms.
For more information, visit miamioh.edu/regionals.