PCA&D partnership offers former college students the chance to finish degree or certification for free

Pennsylvania College of Art & Design has been chosen as one of three institutions to partner with the Lancaster County Workforce Development Board for a $2.2 million federal grant to help those who dropped out of college or a certificate program complete their degree. Participants have the potential to receive full tuition scholarships in addition to career counseling, transportation reimbursement, and more. 

As part of the ACHIEVE program, PCA&D is offering 13 undergraduate certificates, bachelor’s degrees and associate degrees. Several of the certificate programs will be available online. 

ACHIEVE has four main requirements. Participants must: 

• Be residents of Pennsylvania;
• Be able to finish their degree or certification by June 30, 2024;
• Have left college after Jan. 1, 2021;
• And have a 2.0 or higher GPA when they left. 

PCA&D is offering bachelor’s and associate degrees through the ACHIEVE program in each of its six majors, as well as certificates in the following areas of specialization: 

• Advanced Photography & Video  
• Animation  
• Business in Creative Industry  
• Communication Design  
• Data Visualization  
• Digital Photography 
• Esports Management 
• Fashion Merchandising 
• Filmmaking  
• Game Art 
• Live Experience Design & Production  
• Packaging Design  
• UX/UI Design  

Participants don’t have to complete the same degree they started, and can receive credit transfers, credit for prior learning and experience, and military service. 

For more information, and a link to the application, visit pcad.edu/achieve.