New Fully Online General Studies Associate Degree Now Available for one of the Lowest Tuition Rates in the Country
Three Rivers Community College is excited to announce its first fully online degree program, General Studies, A.S., which begins August 28. With online courses that can fit every schedule and one of the lowest college tuitions in the country, this new program can either jump start students on a career or provide a direct pathway to a bachelor’s degree. Residents of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York and Rhode Island are all eligible for this low in-state tuition rate.
The General Studies degree program offers a broad focus that allows students to remain engaged in their coursework by studying favorite subjects as well as subjects that are new to them. The open framework and ability to explore academically can inspire students to move in new directions and continue on to a bachelor’s degree program of their choice. The degree program is a perfect stepping-stone for continuing education at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The multidisciplinary approach of the general studies program, combined with how students select coursework based on their interests and career goals, make this option an excellent way to prepare for further study. Three Rivers President Mary Ellen Jukoski adds, “The general studies online degree program provides a flexible schedule for students who have busy lives to earn a college degree in a manner that is convenient and affordable.”
Three Rivers graduates can continue to learn online and pursue a bachelor’s degree at Charter Oak State College. Charter Oak is 100% online and accepts every credit from Three Rivers associate degrees. Charter Oak also has a special agreement with Three Rivers that allows students who have earned their associate degrees to attend for their junior and senior year at the community college tuition rate. A student can complete their first two years and earn an associate degree at Three Rivers for less than $9,000 and then go on to earn a bachelor’s degree for an additional $9,000. In total, they will have earned a bachelor’s degree for less than $18,000 at current rates, and that is before subtracting financial aid.
Three Rivers and, through the partnership, Charter Oak are incredibly affordable online options. Many schools offer online learning, but Three Rivers is accredited, a member of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities, and offers one of the lowest tuitions in the country. One credit at Three Rivers is only $244, which is significantly less than $320 at the University of Southern New Hampshire, $398 at the University of Phoenix or $570 at the Post University. Financial aid further reduces costs, and sixty-seven percent of Three Rivers students receive financial aid.
The General Studies program is available both on campus and online, so why enroll in this new fully online program? For many the biggest obstacle to going back to school is time. Life is busy. Whether working, raising a family or both, finding the time to take classes can seem impossible. With online classes, students can fit education into their schedule, learning at home when it works for them. Online students still benefit from Three Rivers student support services, online academic advising and tutoring, financial aid experts, career services and more.
The new fully online General Studies associate degree program begins this fall. Classes start August 28, so there is still time to enroll. Learn more by visiting threerivers.edu/online or call 860-215-9016.
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Three Rivers provides one of the most affordable cost-per-college-credit tuition rates you can find: $166/credit*. Tuition for an entire year, completing 24 -30 credits, is only $4,596! Or $0 for those who qualify for our PACT program!
Students who plan to complete a four-year degree at one of the dozens of universities with which we have academic transfer agreements can save tens of thousands of dollars by starting here compared to completing all four years at other institutions.
If you plan to enter the workforce after earning your Associate’s Degree, we offer numerous in-demand degrees like nuclear engineering, accounting, and nursing. Again, you will achieve your career-focused education at a mere fraction of the national average student debt, which for 2021 graduates of four-year programs is nearly $30,000. Compare that to our tuition, and remember that’s before you subtract financial aid. In other words, there is no other institution that can offer you a college education at the low cost of Three Rivers Community College.
*This in-state tuition rate is also available to residents of Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island.
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$0 – Three Rivers through our PACT program! (Learn more.)
$9,192 – Three Rivers
$24,608 + room & board– Connecticut State Universities (CSU)
$37,048 + room & board– UConn
$41,776 + room & board– Goodwin College
$87,120 + room & board – University of Hartford (UH)
(All figures are for 2021 and include tuition and fees for two years, not room and board.)
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Our Financial Aid office will help you throughout the process of applying for federal, state, and other forms of financial aid.
Once enrolled at Three Rivers, you have the opportunity to earn scholarships and grants related to your field of study based on your academic performance and other criteria (your advisor will help you apply). There are also work-study opportunities available for eligible students.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][mk_custom_sidebar sidebar=”sidebar-19″][mk_custom_sidebar el_class=”programpage-sidebar” sidebar=”sidebar-25″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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