Frequently Asked Questions

Want to learn more? Quick details about AdvanceEDU.

At AdvanceEDU we are deeply committed to collaborating with universities who provide low-cost, high-quality degrees. For example, tuition for SNHU degrees is set at $6,495 a year. There are no fees and since tuition is set right near the maximum Pell Grant award, most students will graduate with zero student debt.

I am a current high school student and I've applied and been admitted to one of AdvanceEDU's collaborating universities. What's next?

Complete your FAFSA application to see if you’re eligible for financial aid. Make sure you add SNHU to your FAFSA. The school code to enter is 002580. Need help? Schedule an appointment with us!
When you decide if you’d like to attend, please let us know no later than May 1, 2022! The first 20 students to enroll in our program will receive a special gift. To let us know, please complete this form: https://bit.ly/AdvanceEDUconfirm
Then, schedule a meeting with us to complete enrollment forms. After you fill out the confirmation form, we’ll email you to set this up. Or you can go here to schedule a time: https://calendly.com/vanessa-roman/advanceedu-pre-enrollment-session
Attend orientation during the weeks of July 4th and July 11th.
Begin AdvanceEDU Onboarding on July 18th.
Start your college courses on August 29th!

What makes you different from other post-secondary options?

AdvanceEDU offers new and thoughtful approach to earning a college degree through our collaborating universities. This model combines high-quality online college degrees from accredited and non-profit universities with in-person supports aimed at helping students succeed. Every student will have a personalized Success Coach, access to technology services, meals, child care support, career development opportunities, etc. These degrees are also self-paced and low cost so you can earn a degree around your schedule with little to no student debt upon completion. A degree is possible, we believe in a team approach to college and career, and we are with you every step of the way.

What is your plan to grow the program?

We plan to grow within Denver for the next three years and then expand more broadly after that. During that time, we will grow the number of higher education partners and major partners, as well as the number of businesses that are providing work-based learning opportunities for our students. Within ten years, we aim to have served 10,000 students and close our higher education equity gaps in Colorado.

What work-based learning opportunities will I have access to during my time at AdvanceEDU? What will that process look like?

AdvanceEDU students will have access to several work-based learning experiences, including paid opportunities. These include but aren’t limited to internships, co-ops, and mentorships. AdvanceEDU partners with local companies and organizations who are intent on properly training their talent pipeline; meaning students will have great work experiences to build their resumes and professional networks. We will align these offerings to the career goals you have discussed with your Success Coach.

How will I be developed as a future community leader during the program?

At AdvanceEDU we believe deeply in the importance of civic engagement, and it will be a foundational part of the AdvanceEDU experience. Through various opportunities such as discussions with other community leaders, volunteering, mentoring, and self-reflection students will develop their understanding and more importantly their identity as an engaged community leader.

What is AO and what are the benefits?

AdvanceEDU Onboarding (AO) is an 8-week free trial period and college prep program which has two main goals. The first is to ensure that you are ready academically, emotionally, logistically, and professionally to be (back) in school – and that the timing is right. Second, AO will help determine if AdvanceEDU and online learning is a good fit for you, and for us to make sure we can serve you well.

What happens if I complete AO and no longer want to pursue AdvanceEDU?

The AdvanceEDU Onboarding period is completely risk- and cost-free; if this ends up not being the right higher education opportunity for you, no problem! We will help you figure out other options available and always be open to returning should you change your mind.

I have a disability and/or IEP; can the content of AO, degrees, and AdvanceEDU's co-learning space accommodate my needs?

Both AdvanceEDU and collaborating universities will work with students to ensure their needs are met. Most students find that between SNHU’s self-paced and flexible curriculum and free access to Read&Write literacy software, their learning needs are effectively supported. In SNHU’s degree programs, students have unlimited time per assignment, there are no tests, there are multiple media resources available for each assignment, and students can resubmit assignments as needed without penalty. All students have free access to Read&Write literacy software for hearing text read aloud, using speech-to-text, screen masking, spell checking, and other accessibility needs, in addition to the online Writing Center, academic coaches, and 24/7 tutoring. SNHU’s Disability and Accessibility Services can provide additional accommodations for vision and hearing impairments, as well as Open Dyslexic Font and Equation software for math.

I’m an English language learner; does AdvanceEDU have support for me?

AdvanceEDU and collaborating universities both provide academic support and scaffolds for English language learners. A student’s Success Coach will help students identify their personal needs, the best aligned resources, and learning strategies that work for them. SNHU students have online access to the Writing Center, academic coaches, 24/7 tutoring, and skill-building workshops, among other resources. All students have free access to Read&Write literacy software for hearing text read aloud, using speech-to-text, picture dictionaries, spell checking, and more.

What will my personalized support look like if we’re back to quarantine?

Since degrees are completed online, you will still have access to all needed course materials and academic tutoring. Students who need a computer will be provided one to complete all schooling and to communicate regularly with their Success Coach and fellow students. Coaching sessions will occur virtually instead of in-person, but the quality and frequency of this support will be unchanged.

What transportation support do you offer? If I drive, is parking available and how much is it? If I commute and cannot afford RTD passes, what options are there for me?

Should a student require it, RTD passes will be provided for transportation needs. We also offer complimentary parking at our co-learning campus in downtown Denver.

What if I do not have my own computer?

AdvanceEDU provides laptops for all students who need them for the duration of their degree. You will be responsible for taking care of your computer and returning it to AdvanceEDU at the conclusion of your degree. We will also have access to wifi. Study space and other resources are available at our centrally located co-learning campus in downtown Denver.

I’m a parent; what types of childcare options do you provide?

AdvanceEDU will be providing onsite childcare each week, at days and times that are most helpful for our student parents.

What is your privacy policy?

You can view our privacy policy here.

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If you’re not yet an AdvanceEDU student, begin your application or reach out to speak to a member of the team. If you’re a current or accepted student, contact your Success Coach.