TCSG and American College of Education Announce New Articulation Agreement to Expand Affordable Educational Pathways for Students and Employees

TCSG and American College of Education Announce New Articulation Agreement to Expand Affordable Educational Pathways for Students and Employees

Agreement creates streamlined transfer pathways, tuition reductions, and expanded access to undergraduate and graduate programs

Atlanta, Ga.-The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) today announced a new articulation agreement with American College of Education (ACE) designed to expand affordable, flexible educational pathways for TCSG students, graduates, and employees. The agreement creates transfer and enrollment opportunities into ACE undergraduate and graduate programs while reducing both time to degree completion and overall student debt.

Through the partnership, eligible TCSG students, graduates, and full-time employees who enroll at ACE will receive a tuition reduction grant, applied each academic term. The agreement also maximizes the acceptance of transfer credit-allowing students to carry forward a significant portion of previously earned coursework and further reduce the cost of completing a degree.

"This agreement reflects our shared commitment to expanding access, affordability, and opportunity for Georgia's workforce," said Greg Dozier, Commissioner of the Technical College System of Georgia. "By reducing barriers to continuing education, we are helping our students and employees advance their careers while minimizing debt and time away from the workforce."

Under the agreement, ACE will accept up to 84-90 hours of transfer credit from TCSG and other approved institutions, enabling students to shorten their time to completion and significantly lower their tuition investment. These pathways are structured to recognize prior learning and credentials earned through Georgia's technical colleges.

"ACE is proud to partner with the Technical College System of Georgia to support students at every stage of their educational and professional journeys," said Geordie Hyland, President and Chief Executive Officer of American College of Education."This agreement ensures students and employees have affordable, flexible pathways to advance their skills and credentials while balancing work and life responsibilities."

The partnership provides TCSG students and employees streamlined access to a wide range of online academic and credentialing options, including bachelor's-completion, master's, doctoral, nursing (BSN/MSN), and micro-credential programs. These offerings support career advancement in leadership, healthcare, education, and other high-demand fields aligned with TCSG workforce priorities.

To learn more about the partnership, visit https://www.ace.edu/tcsg

About the Technical College System of Georgia

The 22 colleges of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) are Georgia's top resource for skilled workers. TCSG offers world-class training in more than 600 associate degree, diploma and certificate programs to students who are trained on state-of-the-art equipment by instructors who are experts in their fields. The system also houses Georgia's Office of Adult Education, which promotes and provides adult literacy and education programs, including the GED® testing program, throughout the state. In addition, TCSG partners with companies through Quick Start, the nation's top customized workforce training program, and through its individual colleges, who work with local industry to provide workforce and training solutions. For more information, visit www.TCSG.edu

About American College of Education

American College of Education (ACE) is an accredited, fully online private college specializing in high-quality, affordable programs in education, business, healthcare and nursing. Headquartered in Indianapolis, ACE offers more than 60 innovative and engaging programs for adult students to pursue a doctorate, specialist, master's or bachelor's degree, along with graduate-level certificate programs. In addition to being a leader in online education, ACE is committed to social responsibility as an Impact Institution, where operations are guided by purpose and designed to create real-world impact.

Contact:

Mark D'Alessio - Executive Director of Communications Technical College System of Georgia [email protected]