Hutchinson Community College, Newman University form degree partnership
New agreement allows students to complete bachelor's degrees locally
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Sign up freeHutchinson Community College and Newman University signed a memorandum of understanding on Aug. 14 to establish a new partnership that allows eligible students to complete select bachelor’s degrees without leaving Hutchinson.
The agreement establishes the "HERE" partnership, which initially focuses on offering business and education degrees to HutchCC students and graduates. Both institutions said they may add other academic programs in the future. Hutchinson Community College President Tricia Paramore and Newman University Vice President of Academic Affairs Adlen Stout were credited with developing the collaboration.
A significant component of the partnership is financial assistance for participating students. The program includes a $20,000 annual scholarship per student from Newman University, which will also match eligible federal Pell Grants and state grant funding.
Officials said that for qualifying students who receive the scholarship and grant assistance, the cost of completing a bachelor's degree could fall below $1,000 per year. Additional details regarding enrollment and eligibility requirements are expected to be released by both institutions.
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