Franklin University accepts maximized transfer credits In today’s competitive job market, one of the best ways to stand out and get ahead in your career is by building on what you already know. This can mean not only earning an excellent college education, but also getting credit for what you’ve learned along the way. Whether you’ve developed new skills on the job or acquired knowledge from courses taken at community colleges, technical schools, or adult career centers, employers value what you can bring to the job today — just as they value the fresh perspective you gain while preparing for tomorrow.
work while pursuing their college degrees. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, more than 40 percent of post-secondary students today work full time and more than half attend school part time, as they must juggle many other responsibilities while pursuing their college education.
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Increasing numbers of students are choosing established schools like Franklin University that honor the maximum number of credits earned at other institutions. For example, you can transfer credits toward one of Franklin’s 21 bachelor’s degrees in majors such as Business Administration, eMarketing, Forensic Accounting, Healthcare Management, Human Resources Management, and Public Safety Management.
Because so many college students have busy lives, they seek the variety of course schedules and payment options that schools such as Franklin University offer. At Franklin, students can choose from online and on-site courses in 6-, 7-, 12-, and 15-week formats and pay tuition that works within tight budgets. Franklin’s tuition is among the lowest of any four-year independent college in Ohio and is among the lowest 10% in the nation. Plus, more than half of Franklin’s students receive some type of financial aid, including grants, loans, scholarships, on-campus employment, and employer reimbursement.
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In addition to transferring credit, increasing numbers of today’s college students also need to
The University understands the challenges facing today’s college students. Franklin makes it pos-
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sible for busy students like you to improve your career options and increase your earning potential by offering programs that help you: ■ Make the most of what you already know ■ Complete your degree faster ■ Balance your studies with other commitments ■ Save money on tuition To help you determine how far along you are toward earning your degree, Franklin offers free preliminary transfer credit evaluations that take less than an hour. To find out more, call 614.797.4700 or visit www.franklin.edu.
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