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DISCOVER MORE ABOUT THE PATHWAY TO DEGREE PROGRAM
DISCOVER MORE ABOUT THE PATHWAY TO DEGREE PROGRAM
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At Abilene Christian University, we aim to contribute to our students’ spiritual and intellectual growth in ways that encourage confidence and vocational formation. That’s why we’re helping adult students regain confidence in themselves and build marketable skills through the Abilene Christian University Pathway to Degree Program.
We’ve partnered with Graduation Alliance to offer adults without a high school diploma a pathway to higher education. Abilene Christian University sponsors the cost to finish high school for free.
PROGRAM DETAILS
STEP 1
TO GET STARTED, FILL OUT THE REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FORM.
To be eligible for Pathway to Degree, you must be at least 18 years old, have completed some of 10th grade, have access to a computer and the internet, and want to pursue a bachelor’s degree at ACU. Students who have not completed some of 10th grade may still qualify through a work experience program.
STEP 2
APPLY TO ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
You’ll apply to ACU from the get-go so we can help you prepare for the admission and enrollment processes as you complete your high school requirements. We’ll even walk you through applying for financial aid.
STEP 3
FINISH YOUR HIGH SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS
ACU sponsors the cost of completing your high school diploma, allowing you to earn your diploma at no cost. Graduation Alliance makes it possible for you to finish up your remaining high school credits online. With no set log-in times, 3-week courses, and individualized support, you’ll have everything you need to earn a fully accredited diploma and continue on to earn your degree at ACU.
Graduation Alliance’s student resources include support from:
- Highly qualified teachers
- A personal Student Success Coordinator
- 24/7 virtual tutors
STEP 4
ENROLL AT ACU AND EARN YOUR DEGREE
After you graduate from high school, you can get started on your bachelor’s degree! You’ll receive even more support from the ACU team to help you every step of the way. Plus, you’ll have access to all of ACU’s student resources, including:
- Personalized support from a Student Success Advisor — all the way through graduation
- 24/7 virtual tutoring services through Tutor.com
- Free access to the ACU Writing Center and Grammarly
- A subscription to Microsoft 365
THE VALUE OF A BACHELOR'S DEGREE
As a college graduate, you’ll earn an average of $644 more per week than people without a high school diploma.*
DEGREES
- Applied Communication (B.S.)
- Child and Family Services (B.S.)
- Christian Service and Formation (B.S.)
- Communication Sciences and Disorders (B.S.)
- Criminal Justice (B.S.)
- Health and Human Performance (B.S.)
- Healthcare Administration (B.S.)
- Information Technology (B.S.)
- Integrated Studies (B.S.)
- Management (B.S.)
- Marketing (B.S.)
- Organizational Leadership (B.S.)
- Psychology (B.S.)
- Pre-Nursing Track
ABOUT ACU
Abilene Christian University, a national leader in Christian higher education, is a large, globally diverse university attracting more than 5,200 students from 52 states and territories and 46 nations to campuses in Abilene and Dallas, Texas. At ACU, we will prepare you to thrive in today’s workforce, all while fulfilling God’s purpose for you. With a devotion to academic excellence, you can learn from anywhere with ACU’s online degree programs.
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*Sources: The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and SmartAsset: The Average Salary by Education Level. Assuming a year of constant earnings
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