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  • 25&UP Tuition Waiver

    Edison State is committed to helping students reach their educational goals while keeping costs low. While new applicants are no longer being accepted for the 25&UP FINISH FAST tuition waiver, the College offers one of the lowest tuition rates in the state of Ohio. In addition, Edison State provides a wide range of scholarships and financial aid packages to help students achieve their dreams.

    Click here to explore scholarship and financial aid resources to reduce your cost of attendance. 

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • What does the 25&UP FINISH FAST tuition waiver cover?

    The 25&UP FINISH FAST tuition waiver applies to select accelerated associate degree, short-term technical certificates or one-year certificates offered in-person or online at Edison State. For approved applicants who continue to meet the eligibility requirements, 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.

    What is NOT covered by the 25&UP FINISH FAST tuition waiver?

    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.

    How is eligibility determined for the 25&UP FINISH FAST tuition waiver?

    Initial eligibility for the 25&UP FINISH FAST tuition waiver is established through an application process. New applicants for this program are no long being accepted.

    IMPORTANT

    • Waiver recipients must complete the FAFSA each year. Verification requirements must be completed prior to the start of the semester.
    • Waiver eligibility expires upon program completion.
    • Waiver recipients must be 25 years of age or older by the start of the first day of classes and must be an Ohio resident.
    • Students must remain continuously enrolled (fall and spring) and in good academic standing to retain waiver eligibility.
    • Edison State reserves the right to amend or cancel this tuition waiver program due to capacity issues at any time.

    How and when is the 25&UP FINISH FAST tuition waiver awarded?

    • Waiver eligibility criteria must be verified each semester before the waiver is applied to students' accounts.
    • This is a last-dollar waiver that is applied to students' accounts after all other grants and/or scholarships are awarded. Students MUST accept any grants and/or scholarships that may be awarded before receiving the waiver. If other forms of financial aid cover tuition charges for the semester, the waiver will not be applied.

    How quickly can I complete a 25&UP FINISH FAST program?

    • Accelerated associate degree programs take 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.

    Can I receive credit for prior work experience?

    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.

    What programs qualify for the 25&UP FINISH FAST tuition waiver?

    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
    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.