“When I was younger, I found out I had learning disabilities and had difficulties all the way from elementary school up into high school,” Master of Arts in Education recipient Jamie Pluta explains. “People think you can’t do it, but when you discover you actually can do it, and you make good grades, you prove people wrong, and it’s inspiring. I want to be able to help other kids who may be struggling and show them that they, too, can do it.”

While you won’t find what many think of as the traditional college student at UAGC, you will find people just like you working toward goals that will provide meaningful change. We are honored to be a part of these success stories.

Bachelor of Arts in Education Studies 2019 graduate Cheli Velasquez knows her education made a difference in her career. “It was nice to be able to relate what I was experiencing on the job to my coursework,” she explains. You can experience the UAGC impact, too.

Whether you hold an associate degree and want to go for you bachelor’s degree, you’re ready to take a leap into a master’s degree, or you wish to achieve the pinnacle of your education with a doctoral degree, UAGC offers a variety of education programs to meet your needs. Take advantage of tuition benefits to help you make your vision a reality with a less financial burden.

Through the UAGC Tuition Benefit, eligible** Head Start employees who enroll at UAGC will receive:

• 25% Tuition Savings

Take advantage of reduced tuition to earn your degree.

•  Technology Fee Waiver

This charge, typically added to all courses, will be waived, allowing you free access to all UAGC systems such as the Student Portal and online classroom throughout your program.

•  Free Required Course Materials for All Mandatory Courses

Your digital course materials, including your textbooks, will be completely covered through your company’s partnership with UAGC.

•  Prior Learning Assessment Fee Waiver

Assessment fees will be waived to review your previous corporate training, continuing education units, prior school credits, or other non-traditional courses of previous learning for potential college credit. 

• Family Benefits

Immediate family members can take advantage of the benefits listed above. 

Visit SUCCESS.UAGC.EDU/HEAD-START or call 855.805.6911 

Certain degree programs may not be available in all states.

*Certification and Licensure Terms and Conditions: An online degree from the University of Arizona Global Campus does not lead to immediate teacher licensure in any state. If you want to become a classroom teacher, contact your state's education authorities prior to enrolling at the University of Arizona Global Campus to determine what state-specific requirements you must complete before obtaining your teacher's license. The University of Arizona Global Campus graduates will be subject to additional requirements on a state-by-state basis that will include one or more of the following: student teaching or practicum experience, additional coursework, additional testing, or, if the state requires a specific type of degree to seek alternative certification, earning an additional degree. None of the University of Arizona Global Campus's online education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), which is a requirement for certification in some states. Other factors, such as a student's criminal history, may prevent an applicant from obtaining licensure or employment in this field of study. All prospective students are advised to visit the Education Resource Organizations Directory (EROD) and to contact the licensing body of the state where they are licensed or intend to obtain licensure to verify that these courses qualify for teacher certification, endorsement, and/or salary benefits in that state prior to enrolling. Prospective students are also advised to regularly review the state's policies and procedures relating to licensure as those policies are subject to change.

** To receive these benefits, eligible employees must expressly notify that they are, and prove that they are, employed by Head Start at the time they or their immediate family member submits their application to the University of Arizona Global Campus. You are solely responsible for confirming that you are receiving the correct benefit. If your benefits are incorrect or missing, you will not receive the correct benefit unless and until you notify the University of Arizona Global Campus of benefit eligibility. You will not be eligible for any increased benefits that are available to Head Start employees unless you re-certify your corporate affiliation. The University of Arizona Global Campus shall not be responsible for applying any benefits retroactively under any circumstances. You are responsible for any costs or expenses incurred that are not specified above and all benefits are subject to the University of Arizona Global Campus Catalog. Certain programs may not be available in all U.S. states or foreign