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JavaScript is Disabled For the best experience and to ensure full functionality of this site, please enable JavaScript in your browser. Skip to main content area. Site Navigation Home Degree Programs FAQs About Us Testimonials Transfer Credits CALL US: (888)590-9009 Opens mobile navigation. Click to call. 8885909009 Site Mobile Navigation Degree Programs About Us FAQs Transfer Credits Testimonials Contact Us Download Flyer Download Course Grid Get Started Learn More About Our New Bachelor's Degree Program (Click Here) Imagine What You Can Achieve with AFSCME FREE COLLEGE Click Here To Get Started makes it possible for you and your family members to earn an associate degree completely online – for FREE. Download Flyer Why Get Your Degree? A Degree Makes A Difference Balance Go back to school while you continue to work. If you’re unsure or get stuck, you’ll have online access to tutoring services, your enrollment advisor and your highly-qualified instructors. Flexibility Online classes let you study and complete assignments whenever you have time during your busy week. Each class will provide the assignment and test deadlines to help you manage your active life style. Credibility Graduate from a respected, regionally accredited academic institution. EGCC is governed by the Ohio Department of Higher Ed and is part of the University System of Ohio. Assurance EGCC is transfer-friendly. They strive to ensure you get as much credit as possible toward your degree for previous work. And the credits and degree you earn at EGCC are transferable to colleges all over the country. Eastern Gateway Community College is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, so credits you earn are transferable. Over half of all college students choose community college to begin their higher education and they provide students with a solid foundation to continue their education. You won’t pay any out-of-pocket costs for tuition fees or e-books. To be eligible, students must simply apply for federal financial aid and apply any grants or tuition reimbursement to their EGCC bill. The Free College benefit will cover the rest- even if you aren’t eligible for any other aid! EGCC will work with you to ensure that any previous college work or relevant work or military experience counts toward your degree. Upcoming Spring Start Date Available for March 16, 2020 HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS Request Information YOU ASKED FOR IT, AND NOW IT'S FINALLY ARRIVED! Your union has partnered with Central State University to bring members and their families a bachelor's degree at an extremely reduced rate! With the AFSCME Free College Benefit, you and your family members can earn an associate degree online from a public, accredited community college – with no out-of-pocket costs to you. This can save you thousands of dollars. And the process is simple. AFSCME MEMBERS RETIRED AFSCME MEMBERS FAMILY OF AFSCME MEMBERS The Free College Benefit covers any amount for tuition, fees or books that is not covered by Federal or Employer education grants. Family of AFSCME members are defined as children (or stepchildren), grandchildren (or step-grandchildren), spouses, domestic partners, financial dependents, siblings and parents. DEGREE PROGRAMS CONTACT US NOW OFFERING! • HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION DEGREE • ENVIRONMENT and CONSERVATION FOCUS of BUSINESS MANAGEMENT DEGREE • PROFESSIONAL OFFICE MANAGEMENT • TEACHER EDUCATION (Associate of Arts) • CYBER SECURITY • DIGITAL AND SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING • ADVERTISING • PROGRAMMING AND DEVELOPMENT • DATA SCIENCE • HOSPITALITY - EVENT MANAGEMENT • HOSPITALITY - HOTEL AND CONVENTION MANAGEMENT START NOW, YOUR FREE COLLEGE BENEFIT AWAITS Your dream of going back to school can become a reality. It all starts with the decision to take action. It's as easy as 1-2-3! 1. Apply to Eastern Gateway. (Click Here) 2. Complete the 2019-2020 FAFSA for Spring 2020 classes. (If you’re planning on Fall 2020 classes, please also complete the 2020/2021 FAFSA). (Click Here) 3. Provide proof of High School graduation or GED completion. Acceptable proof includes official or unofficial High School/GED transcripts OR a copy of your diploma OR official college transcript showing Associate Degree or higher. (Click Here) 2020 ACADEMIC YEAR UPCOMING START DATES SPRING (2) START MARCH 16, 2020 SUMMER (1) START JUNE 1, 2020 FALL (1) START AUGUST 17, 2020 FALL (2) START OCTOBER 12, 2020 Home FAQs About Us Contact Us Privacy Policy AFSCME Free College Benefit® | All rights reserved....