Franklin University Expands Pathway Portal Partnership with Penn Highlands, Offering Students Affordable Pathways to Bachelor's Degrees

Contact:

Sherry Mercurio
Executive Director, Office of Community Relations
(614) 947-6581
Email: sherry.mercurio@franklin.edu

Franklin University is pleased to announce its expanded articulation partnership with Pennsylvania Highlands Community College, marking the University’s second partnership with a Pennsylvania-based institution, further enhancing educational opportunities for students in Pennsylvania. This collaboration opens the door for Penn Highlands students and alumni to access Franklin’s innovative Pathway Portal and benefit from a special tuition rate of $298 per credit hour.

Franklin University is committed to providing working adults with accessible, high-quality education, and this new partnership with Penn Highlands is a key part of that mission. The Pathway Portal enables students to easily navigate the transfer process, ensuring they maximize their tuition dollars and transition smoothly from an associate degree to one of Franklin’s 28 bachelor’s degree programs. Eligible students will enjoy a $100 per credit hour discount, reducing their tuition rate to $298 per credit hour.

“I am excited to collaborate with Franklin University and explore new opportunities for Penn Highlands graduates,” stated Sabrina Lane, Transfer Services Specialist at Penn Highlands. “This Portal offers an economical path to obtaining a bachelor’s degree from Franklin University, allowing students to take the maximum number of courses at Penn Highlands for a smooth transfer process.”

Penn Highlands now joins a distinguished network of community colleges across Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Kentucky, North Carolina, and West Virginia that partner with Franklin to provide access to the Pathway Portal. Through the Pathway Portal, students and alumni from partner institutions gain a clear understanding of how their associate degree courses transfer toward one of Franklin's 28 bachelor’s degree programs, aiding them in choosing the program that best fits their goals. This initiative makes it easier for Penn Highlands students to continue their education affordably, with transparent, manageable tuition costs.

The Pathway Portal is part of Franklin’s broader effort to support students in reaching their academic and career goals. By simplifying the transfer process and offering an affordable, streamlined path to a bachelor’s degree, the portal has become a vital tool for students at partner institutions. Since its launch in March 2023, over 5,000 students from 34 Pathway Portal partner institutions have opted into the program, benefitting from its clear transfer pathways and reduced tuition costs.

Learn more about the Pathway Portal and how it can help you save on tuition and make your credits count: https://bit.ly/3Hubpni.

About Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is a leading institution in higher education committed to empowering students to achieve their academic and career goals. With a focus on excellence, innovation, and community impact, Pennsylvania Highlands has been transforming lives in West Central Pennsylvania since 1994 through a diverse range of over 40 degree and certificate programs with an array of resources to support student success. Pennsylvania Highlands has the highest graduation rate of all Pennsylvania community colleges. 

About Franklin University

Accredited, nonprofit, and dedicated to educating adults since 1902, Franklin provides onsite course options at our Main Campus in downtown Columbus, Ohio, and is an innovator in providing personalized online education. The University offers applied in-demand undergraduate, masters, and doctorate programs that enable adult learners to achieve their educational and professional goals. Through agreements with partner institutions, the University also offers international academic programs, including its top-ranked MBA.

Franklin University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and holds specialized accreditations for specific academic programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, and the Commission on Accreditation of Health Informatics and Information Management Education. The National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security have designated Franklin University as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE).