Available Programs

Upcoming start dates: Central State University: October 11, 2021 January 17, 2021 / Franklin University: September 6, 2021 October 18, 2021 and November 18, 2021 / Eastern Gateway Community College: August 30, 2021 October 25, 2021

Free College continues to see significant demand for Bachelor’s Degree completion programs. To help ensure we can accommodate as many students as meet the qualifications, students will have the additional option to enroll with the Free College Benefit in Franklin University, an accredited non-profit University in Ohio, in certain programs this Fall.

Please DO NOT contact Central State University nor Franklin University directly. The Student Resource Center will contact students who complete the inquiry form to review the best academic pathway. Students having additional questions can email Advising@FreeCollegeBenefit.org or call 888-897-9671.

Ready to take the next step in your education?

You can now complete your Bachelor’s Degree for FREE! If you have already earned an Associate Degree or 60 or more transferable credits with a GPA of 2.2 or more, you can enroll in the Bachelor’s Degree Completion programs at CSU!

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How To Get Started

Click the “Get Started” button and complete the information request form. Once you submit the inquiry form you will receive an enrollment checklist, including the link to apply to CSU. Students eligible for the last-dollar scholarship will enroll in CSU’s Career Plus program, which operates with rolling admissions and accepts students throughout the year for 5 or more start dates. Prospective students should allow at least 30 days to complete the admissions and enrollment process. Students may be admitted to CSU’s Career Plus program upon review of official transcripts that shows the student has earned 60+ college credits with a 2.2 cumulative GPA. Official credit evaluations of all previous credits and degree progress audits may take up to 8 weeks from the time all official transcripts are received by CSU.

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Teacher Education

The Teacher Education programs prepare educators who are effective in serving as active facilitators of learning for the diverse student population. The college of education is committed to the preparation of educators that are able to experience and appreciate students, as well as the various ways of learning. CSU’s online Teacher Education program prepares students for Ohio licensure. Students wishing to teach in other states will work with CSU staff and faculty to transfer the license to their home state. Currently Early Education and Intervention Specialist programs are offered.

Business Administration

The Bachelor’s Of Science in business administration with a concentration in management is not only designed to help students develop a firm knowledge base in business, but also to enhance the student’s sense of self-discipline, dedication to purpose, and confidence necessary for success in the world of commerce. Required courses include Managerial Accounting, Information Management, Strategic Management, And Statistics.

Criminal Justice

The Criminal Justice program provides an overview of the criminal justice system, the causes of crime and issues relating to social control. The program is structured around a core of criminal justice courses that include topics in law enforcement, the judicial process and correctional system. The course of study consists of A general overview of the components of the criminal justice system with the overall goal of exposing students to a wide variety of academic disciplines: Business, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work and Sociology.

Interdisciplinary Studies-Humanities

This flexible degree allows students to build on their interest in more than one discipline, while providing workable options to meet your education and professional goals. The Interdisciplinary degree in humanities, builds strengths in multiple fields in areas such as English, History, and Communications, To enhance critical thinking skills (widely seen as the most valuable skill sought by employers). Students with transferable credits can build on those passions to create a customized degree path that works.

New and additional programs may have fees associated.

If you are unemployed, furloughed or laid off, don’t worry — you and your extended family members are still eligible to enroll in the Bachelor’s Degree Completion Program with no cost.

Students may enroll full or part- time. Continuous enrollment from semester to semester is required. Students must complete FAFSA and the financial aid process.

The Central State University on-line courses offered through this program require a minimum of 10 students per section. If the courses do not meet the minimum enrollee requirements, students may be directed to EGCC Free College to complete the course(s). Upon satisfactory completion, the course credit can be transferred to Central State University.

Questions? Please Complete the interest form

And You Will Be Contacted By An Advisor. Or call 888-897-9671

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Academics

How To Get Started

Eligibility

Union Free Bachelor Degree Completion Program

Balance

Flexibility

Credibility

Available Programs

Teacher Education

Business Administration

Questions? Please Complete the interest form