Rider U. Gets Grant To Make College Accessible For NJ Adult Learners

LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ — Rider University is participating in New Jersey’s Some College, No Degree program, which aims to help adult New Jersey residents complete their bachelor’s degrees.

Through the program, the University received a grant which will help qualified students with expenses such as childcare, transportation, technology and textbooks, so that they can continue with their higher education.

More than 790,000 New Jersey residents have earned some college credit, but left school before earning a degree, according to the National Student Clearinghouse. This program will encourage more students to complete their degrees.

“Rider’s Continuing Education Program has always been dedicated to assisting adult students in the pursuit of their undergraduate degrees,” said Sean Levin, director of graduate, continuing education admission, and university partnerships.

“We're proud that this new grant will allow us to support adult students in removing barriers and assist in their dream of completing their bachelor's degree.”

The University offers more than 70 undergraduate programs at a low, per-credit rate for continuing education students. Through online, evening and accelerated courses and part-time options, students can complete their degrees with flexibility.

To learn more, visit rider.edu/cep-grant.

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