Prince George's Community College Will Help Out ITT Tech Students

LARGO, MD — ITT Tech is closing its doors after seeing its funding from the government dry up, and that means many students will be left out in the cold. However, Prince George's Community College says they're ready to step in to lend a hand.

PGCC is hosting an open house for ITT Tech students on Thursday, Sept. 15 at Bladen Hall Room 125 from 8:30 a.m. until 8 p.m. at 301 Large Road in Largo, so head on down there if you're an ITT Tech student hoping to continue your education, according to a PGCC statement.

“We want these students to know that we are here for them and are available to help them in achieving their higher education pursuits,” Charlene M. Dukes, president of Prince George’s Community College, said in the statement. “Ensuring success for all is paramount to our mission and one of the ways we do that is by providing a refuge to these students during this time.”

The college's Office of Recruitment and Admissions will be on hand to address questions about potential transfer credits, prior learning assessment and financial aid. You can call 301-546-PGCC (7422) or 301-546-0866 for more assistance, or send an email to enrollmentservices@pgcc.edu.

ITT Technical Institute was a for-profit school with approximately 130 campus across the United States that was barred from enrolling new students who use government loans in August. Since those students make up a huge amount of their enrollment, the company opted to shut down operations immediately.

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