WKU and KCTCS Expand Mutual Tuition Discount Agreement
What happened
Western Kentucky University and Kentucky Community and Technical College System expanded their mutual tuition discount agreement to include master’s, associate’s, and certificate programs. Under the expanded agreement, full-time Kentucky Community and Technical College System employees can receive a 50% discount on mandatory fees and tuition for a Western Kentucky University bachelor’s degree or certification. Conversely, full-time Western Kentucky University employees are eligible for a 50% discount on an associate’s degree or certificate program through Kentucky Community and Technical College System.
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Why it matters
The expanded agreement creates new pathways for employees of both institutions to pursue higher education. The discounts could lead to a reduction in tuition revenue for Western Kentucky University and increased employee benefit costs for Kentucky Community and Technical College System.
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Who's involved
- Western Kentucky UniversityProvides discounted bachelor’s and certification programs to employees of the partner institution.
- Kentucky Community and Technical College SystemProvides discounted associate’s and certificate programs to employees of the partner institution.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Western Kentucky UniversitySpeculative
Western Kentucky University might see a reduction in tuition revenue due to the expanded discount agreement.
Kentucky Community and Technical College System could face increased employee benefit costs because of the expanded tuition discount agreement.
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The entities involved
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Western Kentucky University
university in Kentucky, United States
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Kentucky Community and Technical College System
Kentucky's system of community colleges