Lone Star College, Bellevue University set up affordable pathway for bachelor's degree

HOUSTON, TX -- Lone Star College and Bellevue University have partnered to reimburse students for the tuition they paid to earn their LSC associate degree thanks to the Texas Community College Promise Grant.

“One of the Lone Star College strategic goals is to build strong, visible partnerships with a variety of stakeholders including other higher education institutions,” said Stephen C. Head, Ph.D., LSC chancellor. “Collaborating with Bellevue University for this innovative program will help Lone Star College students continue their education while saving them thousands of dollars.”

Established by Bellevue University, the Texas Community College Promise Grant is open to all graduates who have completed an associate degree at a Texas state community college, no matter their major or degree completion date.

LSC graduates who enroll in a Bellevue University bachelor's degree program can transfer their entire associate degree, credits, or credits earned toward their associate degree, and apply the full cost of their associate degree tuition (60 hours) toward their Bellevue University tuition.

“Thanks to the Texas Community College Promise Grant, tens of thousands of community college graduates from across the state, including those who are re-skilling or considering career moves, can continue their path to a bachelor’s degree,” said Bellevue University Vice President of Strategic Partnerships Jim Nekuda.

An LSC graduate transferring with an associate degree would receive a grant totaling $5,400 from Bellevue University, which would be disbursed over three terms at $1,800. The goal of the Texas Community College Promise Grant is to pay students back for the tuition they paid to earn their associate degree with LSC. All LSC associate degrees are eligible for the program.

The Texas Community College Promise Grant will be evaluated by Bellevue University and each of the participating institutions after its first year to determine if it will be a permanent offering.