As you may be aware, Eastern Gateway Community College (EGCC) will dissolve on October 31st, 2024. As part of the closure procedure, the college will be shutting down systems and services over the next several months. This includes access to the student portal, email, OneDrive, and all other student services using your EGCC student account. A follow up communication will be sent out when an official date for the deactivation of all student accounts. For up-to-date information on the closure of the college, please visit the college’s website and the Teachout page under the FAQ section for updates.
Save Money on Your College Education
The PEF Membership Benefits Program, in partnership with Edvance, provides all active, dues-paying PEF members, retirees, and their families, the opportunity to save money on an associate degree, bachelor’s degree, and certificates, as well as graduate degrees including both master’s degrees and a doctorate. The degree programs are delivered 100% online, providing convenience in terms of accessibility, flexibility, and balancing home, family, and work commitments. Courses are only eight (8) weeks long with 24/7 access so you can work on assignments any time that works for you.
Eligibility
This benefit is available to all active, dues-paying PEF members, retirees and their:
- Widows/widowers
- Spouses and domestic partners
- Children, including stepchildren and children-in-law (no age limits)
- Grandchildren
- Financial dependents
- Siblings
- Parents
The Right Degree is Waiting for You!
Take advantage of an educational opportunity at an affordable tuition. Edvance, PEF MBP’s union college benefit partner provides a network of institutions and programs that meet your academic, financial, and lifestyle needs. All eligible union members and their family members receive a discount off of tuition regardless of their financial eligibility or whether they complete the FAFSA or not.
- In-demand Associate and Bachelor’s degree programs, certificates, and graduate degrees
- Regionally accredited, transfer-friendly schools
- Exclusive member discounts off tuition
- 100% online programs built for adult learners, and anyone looking for an affordable education
- 8-week sessions that allow students to get started fast
- Best-fit school and program matching
New Graduate Degrees
Earn your advanced degree online and at your leisure once you have earned your undergraduate degree. A master’s degree requires a bachelor’s degree, while a doctorate requires a master’s degree. Degree programs include:
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
- Master of Business in Administration (MBA)
- Master of Health Administration (MHA)
- Master of Science in Organizational Leadership (MSOL)
- Master of Science in Business Analytics
- Master of Science in Management
- Master of Arts in Psychology
- Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction
- Doctorate in Leadership and Adult Learning in Organization
Find your online degree program today
Edvance matches you with a growing number of regionally accredited institutions that align with your needs. Their expanding coast-to-coast network of colleges provides students with a regional choice and the opportunity to attend on-campus classes, as well as the ability to maximize available financial aids. Current participating institutions include:
- William Woods University
- Trine University
- Herzing University
- Cambridge College
- Southeastern University
- Central Community College
To enroll:
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- Visit the union college benefit website.
- Complete the online form to be matched to the academic institution that best meets your academic goals, budget, and lifestyle.
- Connect with an Edvance Student Success Coordinator who will provide support and guidance.
- Once a match has been identified, complete your application to that institution.
- Submit your FAFSA and other degree prerequisites.
- If accepted, register, enroll, and get ready to start class.
For questions, call (888) 897-9671.
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