How a debt-free degree works, line by line

For many students, the first question about college is what it will cost, and how much they will have to borrow. At a United college, the answer to the second question is nothing. Here is how it works, line by line.

Line one: start free

Every learner can start on the Open path: free courses, at their own pace, with a personal tutor. No fees, no fine print.

Line two: a low-cost certificate

The Certificate is an advanced certificate in about two years, paced around a job. It is low cost, paid by you or your employer.

Line three: a degree without debt

The Degree is an accredited bachelor’s at a United college. Federal and state programs cover the cost for eligible students, so no one has to borrow.

That is the whole model: one published price, federal and state programs first, and no loans of any kind.

Why the cost can be lower

Every Campus will run on the same operating system: CampusOS, Liber and the tools around them, built once and improved for all. Shared engineering means a lower cost for every graduate, so federal and state programs go further.

Help with every form

Paying for college is also paperwork. Bridge is being built to guide students and families through admissions and federal and state programs, one form and one step at a time, from the first application to the first day of class. Scout is designed to help each student choose a major and a career path that fits, and Stride to keep a steady pace to graduation.

Each path builds on the one before it, so a learner can start free and decide later how far to go. See the three paths.