The Smart Start: A Grandparent's Guide to Luzerne County Community College: Episode 5

Host Nancy Kman and special guest Maria DeLuca, Dean of Early College and Educational Partnerships, discuss the "Two Plus Two" strategy, a pathway that allows students to earn a prestigious four-year degree while saving tens of thousands of dollars in tuition debt. In This Episode: The Two Plus Two Strategy: How starting at LCCC for the first two years allows students to transfer to a four-year university as a junior, and graduate with the same bachelor's degree as their peers. Dramatic Cost Savings: A comparison of LCCC’s affordable tuition vs. that of private institutions. Transfer Agreements: Discussing partnerships with the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) and local private colleges like Misericordia and Wilkes that guarantee credit transfers and scholarships. Support for the Undecided: How the General Studies program allows students to explore various career paths for just $150 per credit before committing to a major. Grandparent Guidance: Shareable tips to help grandchildren navigate personal finance, academic advising, and details on finding "hidden" scholarship opportunities that often go unused.