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  • 25&UP Tuition Waiver

    Edison State Community College is paving the way for adults ages 25&UP to enroll in accelerated degree, certificate or short-term certificate programs by waiving 100% of the tuition cost with the 25&UP FINISH FAST tuition waiver. Whether seeking career advancement or furthering their education, students taking advantage of the 25&UP FINISH FAST tuition waiver can get on an accelerated path to earning a credential in as little as one semester. The 25&UP FINISH FAST tuition waiver applies to any accelerated associate degree, short-term technical certificate or one-year certificate offered in-person or online at Edison State. 

    The 25&UP FINISH FAST tuition waiver covers 100% of the cost of tuition, which includes the instructional fee, general fee, technology fee, activity fee and career services fee. Students are responsible for lab fees for individual courses, security fees, books and additional fees. The 25&UP FINISH FAST tuition waiver covers the cost of tuition for up to four (4) semesters or until the program is completed, whichever occurs first.

    *The 25&UP FINISH FAST tuition waiver is available to Ohio residents only.

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    READY TO GET STARTED?

    Take advantage of the 100% tuition waiver by completing the steps below.

    Number 1

    COMPLETE your Edison State admission.
    Apply now and meet with your Career Pathways Advisor to register for classes.

    Number 2

    FILE the FAFSA.
    Your FAFSA must be on file before the waiver can be awarded. File as soon as possible to ensure completion and verification requirements are met.

    Number 3

    SUBMIT the 25&UP FINISH FAST Tuition Waiver application.
    After submission, be sure to check your email for updates.  

     

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • The waiver covers 100% of the base tuition rate. Tuition rates are charged per credit hour and include the instructional fee, general fee, technology fee, activity fee and career services fee. Any financial aid awarded to the student will pay first.

    The waiver does not cover the cost of textbooks and other course supplies, lab fees for individual courses, the security fee, proficiency exam fee, portfolio evaluation fee, student records fee, online course fee and web-flex course fee. Repeat courses are not covered by the tuition waiver.

    You are eligible if you meet the following criteria:

    • You are 25 or older by the start of the first day of classes in which you are enrolled.
    • You must be an Ohio resident.
    • You complete and submit an application for admission to Edison State and an application for the 25&UP FINISH FAST tuition waiver program, declaring your intention to enroll in an accelerated degree program, certificate program or short-term technical certificate program.
    • You submit the FAFSA and accept any grants and/or scholarships that you may qualify for.
    • You stay continuously enrolled at Edison State in the 25&UP FINISH FAST program each fall and spring semester.
    • Upon completion of your 25&UP FINISH FAST program of study, your eligibility for the waiver will end.

    All waiver requirements must be submitted prior to the start of the semester to ensure adequate processing time for eligibility verification and awarding. Students must remain in good academic standing to retain waiver eligibility.

    Students MUST file the FAFSA before the waiver can be awarded. Students MUST accept any grants and/or scholarships that may be awarded before receiving the waiver.

    • It is recommended to file the FAFSA as soon as possible.
    • Visit fafsa.gov and enter Edison State’s code: 012750
    • This is a last-dollar waiver that is only applied to students’ accounts after all other grants and/ or scholarships are awarded.
    • If other forms of financial aid cover tuition charges for the semester, the waiver will not be applied.

    • Accelerated associate degree programs takes one year, plus one-half or one full semester to complete, assuming that no developmental coursework is needed.
    • Certificates will take approximately one year to complete.
    • Short-term technical certificates can be completed in as little as one semester.

    The 25&UP FINISH FAST tuition waiver allows students to count prior learning experience as credit toward their accelerated associate degree, certificate or short-term technical certificate. For more information on this option, visit fastpathohio.com.

    ACCELERATED ASSOCIATE DEGREES CERTIFICATES SHORT-TERM
    TECHNICAL CERTIFICATES
    Accounting | A.A.B.  
    Business Systems | A.A.B.      
    Criminal Justice | A.A.S.  
    Industrial Operations | A.A.S.
     Accounting
    Banking
    Agribusiness
    Farm Management
    Single-Engine Commercial Pilot
    Administrative Specialist
    Business
    Business Management
    Entrepreneurship
    Human Resource Management
    Marketing
    Real Estate
    Business Systems
    Computer Information Systems
    Database Specialist
    Networking
    Programming
    Systems Administration
    Automation and Robotics
    Electro-Mechanical
    Electronics Networking
    Equipment Service
    Factory Automation
    Operations Technology
    Interactive Media
    Advanced Manufacturing Systems
    CAD/CAE
    Medical Assistant
    Medical Coder
    Clinical Laboratory Assistant
    Paralegal Studies Post-Baccalaureate
    Paramedic
     Accounting Clerk
    Banking Fundamentals
    Tax Consultant
    Business
    Human Resource Management
    Real Estate
    Basic Computer Skills
    Help Desk
    Networking
    Programming
    Software Testing
    Systems Administration
    Peace Officer Academy
    Child Development
    Basic Electricity
    Basic Mechanical
    Electronics Networking
    Factory Automation
    Industrial Electrical Controls
    Industrial Electricity
    Print Reading and Controls
    Emergency Medical Technician
    Photography
    Basic Human Relations
    Lean Manufacturing
    Manufacturing Management
    Quality Management
    Six Sigma
    Supply Chain Management                                                                        
    Graphic Design
    Social Media Management
    Web Design
    Web Development
    Advanced Manufacturing Systems
    CNC Programming
    Computer-Aided Design
    Medical Scribe
    Phlebotomy

  • Email for more info

    PIQUA
    937.778.8600
    1973 Edison Drive

     

    TROY
    937.381.1525
    859 West Market Street

     

    GREENVILLE
    937.548.5546
    601 Wagner Avenue

     

    EATON
    937.683.8169
    450 Washington Jackson Road

     

    Edison State reserves the right to amend or cancel this tuition waiver program due to capacity issues at any time.