Union County College Freezes Tuition For 2020-2021 Academic Year

Press release from Union County College:

May 8 2020

CRANFORD – At their February 2020 meeting, the Union County College Board of Trustees approved the College’s 2020-2021 budget which included no increase to student tuition. Students who attend Union County College this fall will pay the same rate as last year. Students who register full-time for the fall will receive a brand new laptop which will be included in the tuition and fees this year.

This includes flat rate tuition. Full time students, those who register for 12 or more credits, pay the same rate for 12 to 18 credits. Registering for at least 15 credits per semester keeps students on track for graduation and is more cost effective.

Registration for fall is currently open. Students are encouraged to register now to create their ideal schedule. Payment for fall classes is not due until August 6. The application to Union is free and can be found at www.ucc.edu. Fall classes start on Wednesday, September 2.

The College offers more than 60 programs of study including supply chain, cybersecurity, criminal justice, education, and more. For high achieving students, the American Honors program provides one on one academic and transfer advisement. For students interested in athletics, NJCAA sports teams include soccer, baseball, wrestling, lacrosse, and more. The College boasts an active Student Government Association, student clubs and organizations, and a chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two year colleges. Graduates of Union County College enjoy easy transfer to four-year colleges or universities.

Students need not wait until fall. This summer, Union is offering a wide array of online classes to accommodate both enrolled students and visiting students, those who attend college elsewhere but are interested in taking an affordable summer class and transferring the credits back to their home institution. Available courses include lab sciences, math, English, psychology, history, Spanish, and more.

“Even before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the College’s budget included no tuition increase for our students. We provide a critical service to the residents of Union County: an affordable, accessible, and excellent education. We know cost is important, and our priority was making adjustments elsewhere so we did not have to increase tuition,” stated Union’s President Dr. Margaret M. McMenamin.

While College operations are remote currently, advisors and financial aid assistance are available. Student services questions should be directed to studentservices@ucc.edu or 908-709-7500. Enrolled students may also reach out directly to their advisor with questions.

For more information and to search for classes and register, please visit www.ucc.edu/fall or call 908-709-7000.

This press release was produced by the Union County College. The views expressed here are the author’s own.