吃瓜头条 students now have a new, affordable path to earning bachelor鈥檚 degrees online, thanks to a new partnership with Arizona State University.
Beginning this fall, eligible students and alumni can save 22% on tuition with the , a partnership between ASU and select California Community Colleges, including 吃瓜头条. The plan is a dedicated transfer grant for students who enroll in an online bachelor鈥檚 degree program through .
鈥淥ur university is committed to enhancing access to high-quality education for all students capable of college-level work,鈥� said ASU President Michael M. Crow. 鈥淧roviding top online learning opportunities and making ASU鈥檚 world-class faculty available to the enthusiastic learners in our neighboring state will prepare more skilled graduates, strengthen our shared region, and support a better future.鈥�
With no income requirements or special applications needed to receive the special tuition, the pilot program helps break financial barriers and creates an accessible, seamless transfer pathway for 吃瓜头条 students to complete a degree. 吃瓜头条 also offers a streamlined transfer process to Arizona State through MyPath2ASU.
鈥湷怨贤诽� is proud to strengthen our collaboration with Arizona State University, united by a commitment to innovation and student success,鈥� 吃瓜头条 President Chris Vitelli said. 鈥淭hrough MyPath2ASU and the ASU Online tuition discount, we鈥檙e expanding options, reducing barriers, and empowering students to complete their degrees in ways that fit their lives鈥攚hile building skills that will strengthen the Central Valley for years to come.鈥�
Located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley in a largely agricultural region, 吃瓜头条鈥檚 mission is to transform lives through education and to serve as an open-access institution committed to equity, excellence and opportunity.
This partnership with ASU expands transfer opportunities for their students, particularly those seeking the flexibility of online learning, by giving them access to a world-class university at a competitive cost, reflecting their commitment to innovating ways to meet students where they are with the opportunities they need.
Many students choose 吃瓜头条 because they want to strengthen their ties to the Central Valley while preparing for professional success. As a rural community college, the college is focused not only on helping students reach their academic goals, but also on empowering them to build strong, vibrant futures in the Central Valley and beyond.
The skills and credentials they earn through ASU Online will help them advance in local industries such as healthcare, education, business, and public service.
鈥淎t 吃瓜头条, we believe talent is everywhere, but opportunity isn鈥檛 always within reach,鈥� Vitelli said. 鈥淥ur partnership with Arizona State University expands access through affordable, seamless transfer pathways鈥攅specially for students from rural and underserved communities like ours. Together, we鈥檙e opening doors for students to achieve their goals, apply their skills locally, and help shape the Central Valley鈥檚 future.鈥�
Like 吃瓜头条, Arizona State is reimagining what higher education can be鈥攁ccessible, innovative and designed for impact鈥攁nd ASU Online is at the forefront of digital learning. Students can choose from more than 180 online undergraduate degrees, offering 吃瓜头条 transfer students access to ASU鈥檚 on-campus faculty, instruction and curriculum, without the need to relocate.
Online students also gain access to resources, mentorship and a success coach鈥攑roviding one-to-one coaching to guide students through balancing life, work and school鈥攈elping each student build long-term success.
ASU Online has a long-standing presence in California, with more than 15,000 students currently enrolled online, thriving in their communities and making meaningful contributions to the state鈥檚 economy.
鈥湷怨贤诽踱�檚 partnership with Arizona State University marks a transformative moment for the college and the community we serve,鈥� said Mike McCandless, Vice President of Student Services. 鈥淏y offering access to a prestigious institution known for innovation and academic excellence, we鈥檙e opening doors for students to pursue high-quality, affordable education while remaining in Merced. It鈥檚 creating a real opportunity for our students and ensuring every student has a pathway to success.鈥�