Affordable Education— Unmatched Opportunity
Gain Valuable Skills
If you’re looking for a college degree that leads to a career, look no further than Founder’s College. We offer associate degrees in essential career fields that can be earned in just two years. All academic programs include experiential learning and opportunities to earn lucrative industry-recognized credentials. And if you aspire to earn a bachelor’s degree, we’ve also created clear, affordable pathways to earn your four-year degree at Butler. Learn more at founders.butler.edu.
Academic Programs
Business Data Analytics
You’ll explore coursework related to data analytics, computer programming, and business, all while earning industry-leading certifications in areas such as:
› Microsoft Excel › Python › Database, Systems, and SQL
› Tableau/Power BI
The associate degree will prepare you for careers including data analyst, market research analyst, entry-level database administrator, and more.
If you want to continue your education, you will have a clear pathway to a bachelor’s degree at Butler in fields such Computer Science, Finance, Software Engineering, and much more.
Business Management Studies
This program merges business acumen with the creative and critical thinking skills that are fostered through study in the liberal arts. This unique combination of coursework and experiences will prepare you to become a business leader who values and promotes strategic thinking, collaboration, and communication.
You’ll also have the opportunity to earn relevant industry credentials, including:
› Microsoft Excel › Python
If you want to continue your education, you will have a clear pathway to a bachelor’s degree at Butler in fields such as Accounting, Finance, Marketing, and more.
Healthcare Studies
With a focus on versatility and adaptability, this major offers two distinct concentration areas: Administration or Clinical Science. Both programs include experiential learning, the opportunity to earn relevant industry credentials as a Certified Professional Coder® and/or Certified Professional Biller®, and the ability to earn a bachelor’s degree in two additional years.
Administration
This concentration will prepare you for a career that does not involve direct patient care, such as medical billing or coding. You will also be ready to sit for national certification exams, and have a clear path to a bachelor’s degree at Butler in areas such as Kinesiology, Neuroscience, Public Health, and more.
Clinical Science
This concentration will prepare you for a career in both direct patient care and medical coding. You will also be ready to sit for national certification exams, and have a clear path to a bachelor’s degree at Butler in areas such as Health Sciences, Healthcare and Business, and more.
Youth and Community Advocacy
If you aspire to a future career as an educator, community builder, nonprofit manager, youth coach, or something similar, this program could be a good fit. In addition to your coursework and options for experiential learning, you’ll also have the opportunity to earn relevant industry credentials, including:
› Child and Youth Care
› Mental Health
› First Aid
If you want to continue your education, you will have a clear pathway to a bachelor’s degree at Butler in areas such as Elementary Education, Youth and Community Development, and more.
Get Ready to do College Differently
Founder’s College is all about empowering you to succeed, both personally and professionally. We’re here to give you the skills you need for a rewarding career, the confidence to put those skills to work, and a supportive environment to guide you on every step of your journey.
Affordability
Think college is out of reach? Think again. Founder’s College was intentionally designed for students with limited financial resources. Financial aid, as identified through the required submission of the FAFSA, is expected to cover all or nearly all of your tuition and fees.
Resources
You’ll receive the following resources, free of cost:
› A laptop
› Assistance with transportation costs
Block Scheduling
› Books and instructional materials
› One meal provided on class days
We’ve created a curriculum with flexible, year-round block scheduling, meaning your courses will be structured into larger, regular time blocks rather than spread out throughout the week. This approach is designed to help you balance your studies alongside your work and family obligations.
Advising
You’ll have a dedicated advisor to make sure you get the support you need. They’ll take the mystery out of college and help you get easy access to all the tools Butler has to offer, from labs to libraries to internships. Since every student’s story is unique and there is no “one size fits all” approach to education, you can expect support that’s informed by your personal goals and circumstances.
Admission or Financial Aid Questions?
We know the college application process can be overwhelming. The Founder’s College team is dedicated to navigating you and your family through each phase.
Donneisha Baker
Associate Director of Admission foundersadmission@butler.edu
Morgan McCombs
Associate Director of Financial Aid foundersfinaid@butler.edu
Putting College Back in Reach
Scholarships and Financial Aid
At Founder’s College, our goal is to graduate students with little to no debt, but a lot of possibilities. Through your required submission of the FAFSA, we anticipate you will qualify for Federal Pell Grants and Indiana state aid, which will cover all or nearly all of your tuition and fees. You will also live at home and commute to Butler, reducing your living expenses.
Founder’s College “Fit”
Students who are a good fit for Founder’s College:
› Are interested in getting a four-year (bachelor’s) degree after Founder’s College
› Have a high school GPA of 2.5–3.0
› Demonstrate financial need
› Live in the central Indiana area and wish to commute
Application Requirements
› Online application
› Short answer writing supplement (200 words or less)
› Official high school transcript showing coursework through junior year
› Submission of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
› (Optional) Résumé
› (Optional) Test Scores
Key Application Dates
AUG. 15 Application opens
FEB. 15
MID-MARCH APRIL 15 MAY 1
Priority Application Deadline Students are encouraged to submit all application materials and file a FAFSA before this date in order to receive an admission decision beginning in mid-March.
Admission notification begins Indiana Priority FAFSA Deadline
National Candidates Reply Date A $50 enrollment deposit is due to the Office of Admission. This deposit is refundable through May 1.
