New Partnership Between IWU and Kentucky Community & Technical College System Helps Students Save Time and Money
October 21, 2024 (Marion, Ind./Versailles, Ken.) — Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) and Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS) are proud to announce their partnership aimed at streamlining the process of earning a bachelor’s degree. By combining the strengths and resources of both institutions, KCTCS and IWU aim to make higher education more accessible and attainable for students desiring to earn their degree at a reputable institution online.
Through this partnership, students will begin their academic journey at a KCTCS campus of their choice, where they will complete their associate degree. Credits earned during the associate degree program will seamlessly transfer to IWU online, allowing students to earn a bachelor’s degree with a 15% savings. RNs will also receive a $250 preferred rate.
IWU intends to create a seamless transfer experience by providing community, support, and flexibility so students can comfortably complete their degrees at an accelerated pace and a discounted cost. Speaking about this exciting new partnership Vice President of Strategic Enrollment and Partnerships Andy Miller shared, “Indiana Wesleyan is excited to move forward with the partnership to provide affordable and accessible pathways to advanced degrees and job preparation.”
About Kentucky Community & Technical College System
The Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) was created by the 1997 Kentucky Postsecondary Education Improvement Act to help improve access to higher education for all Kentuckians. KCTCS is the largest provider of higher education, workforce training, dual credit classes and online learning in Kentucky. The 16 colleges of KCTCS have more than 70 campuses strategically located across the Commonwealth within a 30-minute drive of 95 percent of all Kentuckians. Students can earn three types of credentials–certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees including: associate in arts, associate in science, associate in fine arts, and associate in applied science. Since our inception, we have increased the number of credentials awarded by nearly 500 percent. KCTCS is number one nationally in the number of credentials awarded based on population. Our programs target Kentucky’s high growth industry sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, energy, IT/business, and transportation/logistics. Some programs in these fields can be completed in four months or less. We collaborate with businesses throughout the state to align our programs with their needs so our students can step out of college and into a job. Through our business partnerships and registered apprenticeships we provide students with the skills required today and to help industries and individuals develop the capabilities they will need tomorrow. Since 2000, our Workforce Solutions team has served three million program participants.
