Agreement Makes Online Bachelor’s Degree More Affordable for Westmoreland Graduates

January 15, 2020 Youngwood, Pa.

A new partnership and articulation agreement with Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) will make an online bachelor’s degree more affordable to Westmoreland County Community College graduates.

Under the agreement signed by all 14 Pennsylvania community college presidents, students from all of the colleges, including Westmoreland, will be able to transfer up to 90 credits to SNHU and complete their bachelor’s degree online with a 10 percent tuition reduction.

"Our mission is to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve through education, training and cultural enrichment.  So as our students look for opportunities to expand their Westmoreland degree, we strive to create transfer agreements that are seamless,” said Dr. Tuesday Stanley, president, Westmoreland County Community College.

“The SNHU agreement is a great example.  We also have many agreements with institutions in the state that allow our students to transfer easily into programs.  We see this as a win for our students."

Of the 90 credits that may be transferred toward an online bachelor’s degree with SNHU, applicable military training is considered. The agreement also applies to employees and immediate family members of employees from all Pennsylvania community colleges.

“Through this new partnership, students will be able to continue on a transformational journey, which will not only impact their lives but also those of their families and communities.” said Dr. Jennifer Batchelor, Vice President of Academic Programs, Global Campus, Southern New Hampshire University.

The agreement will provide transfer students the opportunity to pursue an online bachelor’s degree at a rate that is more affordable than nearly every other public option in Pennsylvania, depending on the student’s program of study and credit load.

Currently enrolled transfer students from Pennsylvania community colleges are eligible for the 10 percent tuition reduction. Under the terms of the articulation agreement, new community college transfer applicants will receive a waiver of the standard application fee to SNHU.