Kutztown University and Lehigh Carbon Community College have strengthened their partnership by adding resources to allow students to seamlessly transfer credits between the two institutions to encourage students to complete a college degree.
LCCC students who earn their associate degree can transfer seamlessly to KU, entering as a junior. Financial benefits of the transfer program include a $500 book award, $1,000 in housing scholarships per year for two years and up to $5,000 in merit scholarships. Transfers will have their application fees waived, receive personal advising and have access to grants and scholarships.
“We are very excited about this unique and innovative transfer partnership as it opens numerous pathways to transfer students coming to Kutztown University through curriculum, housing, financial aid and other areas of support,” said Dr. Kenneth S. Hawkinson, Kutztown University president. “This is especially important to me, as an individual, as I am a proud recipient of an associate degree. Starting at a community college provided the foundation to all the accomplishments I have attained in my career.”
LCCC students transferring to KU will not be required to complete more than 60 credits to earn a 120-credit bachelor’s degree, if they are transferring to a parallel degree program. Students are guaranteed admission to KU, provided they meet program criteria and there is capacity for additional students in the program.
KU students are also eligible to use the reverse transfer process to earn an associate degree from LCCC with their KU credits.
“Ultimately, this partnership means that students will benefit, streamlining the process to transfer and ultimately to earn their bachelor’s degree,” said LCCC president Dr. Ann D. Bieber. “Students will be able to achieve their educational goals, at an affordable price and remaining close to home. LCCC and KU are both committed to providing a pathway for students to earn their degree.”
Students are encouraged to file the FAFSA to determine eligibility for financial aid, including scholarship opportunities for LCCC students transferring to KU. Information is available from both LCCC and KU.
For more information contact: Bryan Salvadore, 610-683-4180, salvadore@kutztown.edu
