Glen Oaks Community College (GOCC) is proud to announce its partnership with the College Cost Transparency Initiative (CCTI), a national effort aimed at enhancing clarity and accessibility in college pricing. This move underscores GOCC’s commitment to ensuring that students and their families can make well-informed decisions about their educational investment.
The College Cost Transparency Initiative is designed to simplify and standardize the way colleges present financial aid offers, making it easier for prospective students to compare costs and understand their financial responsibilities. By participating in this initiative, GOCC reaffirms its dedication to transparency and student success.
A Commitment to Clarity
The partnership with CCTI means that GOCC will adopt practices that prioritize clear, comparable, and comprehensive communication of costs. Students can expect:
- User-Friendly Financial Aid Offers: Simplified language and standardized templates to demystify tuition, fees, and other costs.
- Improved Comparability: Transparent breakdowns of grants, loans, scholarships, and out-of-pocket costs to better compare options across institutions.
- Empowered Decision-Making: Enhanced tools and resources to help families plan for and manage college expenses.
“We are excited to join the College Cost Transparency Initiative,” said Dr. Bryan Newton, President of Glen Oaks Community College. “This partnership reflects our ongoing commitment to removing barriers and providing students with the tools they need to succeed. By making costs clearer, we hope to empower more individuals to pursue higher education with confidence.”
Supporting Student Success
Since its establishment in 1965, Glen Oaks Community College has remained a steadfast provider of quality education to St. Joseph County and beyond. Joining the CCTI aligns with the college’s mission of fostering access and opportunity for all. With over 18 transfer and applied associate degrees, 20 certificate programs, and a 20:1 student-to-faculty ratio, GOCC is dedicated to helping students achieve their academic and career goals.
For more information about Glen Oaks Community College and its participation in the College Cost Transparency Initiative, please visit https://www.collegeprice.org/home.