BCCC Offers a Way Forward for ITT Tech Students | Eastern North Carolina Now

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    WASHINGTON, NC     Students left stranded by the sudden closing of ITT Tech can find the classes they need to continue their education at Beaufort County Community College. BCCC offers a variety of programs, and students can choose both seated and online classes.

    On Tuesday, September 6 the for-profit company abruptly shut down all of its schools and left its students with an unclear future. ITT Educational Services Inc. was banned by the Department of Education two weeks ago from enrolling new students who use federal financial aid, according to the LA Times. The restriction on federal aid came after the company had been investigated in multiple states for fraud and predatory lending practices. The shutdown will affect 35,000 students across the country.

    BCCC is offering to help students who would like to continue their education through an accredited public community college. Some of the degree programs offered by BCCC include computer information technology: information systems, information technology: network management, information technology: software and web development, criminal justice technology, general occupational technology, business administration, medical office administration and office administration. Students will find a wide variety of online classes and hybrid classes, which combine in-person education with online components.

    Admissions staff can help students sort out how their previous credits can transfer. Even if classes do not transfer directly, students may get credit for prior learning. While BCCC does not offer student loans, financial aid staff can help them through applying for Pell grants, scholarships and other forms of financial aid, which do not need to be paid back. BCCC also offers a payment plan through the College Fund of North Carolina, so that students do not need to pay for their entire semester up front.

    BCCC also offers a series of eight-week classes, called Late Start, beginning on October 12. Students who sign up for these classes can still get an entire semester. Classes include Juvenile Justice, Business Psychology, Comprehensive Keyboarding and Music Appreciation. Students would not have to wait until the spring to start classes.

    Beaufort County Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. In 1967, the College was officially chartered as Beaufort County Technical Institute. In 1979, community college status was granted, and since then, BCCC has functioned as a comprehensive community college offering continuing education and awarding associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Our faculty and staff are committed to providing accessible and affordable quality education, effective teaching, relevant training, and lifelong learning opportunities for the people served by the College.

    Beaufort County Community College is a public comprehensive community college committed to accessible and affordable quality education, effective teaching, relevant training, and lifelong learning opportunities for the people served by the College.