50% Tuition Discount Offered on Undergraduate and Graduate Courses
St. Thomas Aquinas College is thrilled to announce a new partnership with the County of Rockland designed to make affordable undergraduate and graduate degrees accessible for the County’s employees.
“The value of a college education has never been higher, so we are dedicated to providing affordable access to education that can transform the lives and careers of the dedicated employees here in the County of Rockland, who serve our local residents and communities so well,” said Ken Daly, President of St. Thomas Aquinas College.
The partnership between St. Thomas Aquinas College and the County of Rockland will provide eligible employees with affordable, high-quality degree programs that support their professional growth and enhance the community.
County of Rockland employees holding an Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited institution can transfer up to 70 credits, paving the way for a seamless transition to earning their Bachelor’s degree. Those aiming for advanced education can seamlessly progress into Advanced Certificates or Master’s programs in Business, Education, or Public Administration. The College’s full lineup of academic programs can be viewed here: stac.edu/academics.
The Program offers a 50% tuition reduction for both undergraduate and graduate students, available to full-time, part-time, and per diem employees of the County of Rockland.
“The commitment of County employees to serving our community is truly exceptional, and we are proud to support their growth through this new partnership with St. Thomas Aquinas College,” said County Executive Ed Day. “This initiative not only makes advanced education more accessible but also strengthens our workforce by empowering our employees to gain skills and knowledge that will benefit all residents of Rockland County.”
For more information about the partnership and St. Thomas Aquinas College’s offerings, contact Dana Caponong, Assistant Director of Admissions, at 845-398-4220 or dcaponon@stac.edu.
About St. Thomas Aquinas College
St. Thomas Aquinas College St. Thomas Aquinas College is an independent liberal arts college located on 76 acres in Rockland County, NY, providing education at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The College’s diverse student body of approximately 2,000 full and part-time students can choose from over 100 majors, minors, and specializations across four Schools: Arts & Social Sciences, Business, Education, and STEM. The College is recognized by U.S. News & World Report in the Top-Tier for Regional Universities, and by Colleges of Distinction in its New York edition for Business, Education, and Career Development. The College is also recognized as a Yellow Ribbon Program institution. St. Thomas Aquinas College is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools; its School of Education is accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP), and its School of Business is accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE). For more information, visit www.stac.edu.