For former UC Blue Ash students who've taken a break from their studies, an opportunity to reengage with academia has presented itself. The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College has introduced the Comeback Bearcat program, which offers up to $1,000 in yearly scholarship funds for those looking to finish their associate degree. To be eligible, one needs to have previously studied at the college, with a GPA of 2.0 or higher, and be roughly 30 credit hours away from graduation. According to the University of Cincinnati's announcement, students can receive $500 per semester through the scholarship.
Understanding the various hurdles that can lead students away from higher education—whether financial, work-related, or other life challenges—UC Blue Ash looks to alleviate the burden of re-entry into the college environment. Participants in the program will be guided through the readmission process, which includes course review and planning so that pursuing an incomplete degree might feel less daunting. Qualifying students will not only benefit from monetary support but will receive assistance in navigating other services such as academic advising and financial aid.
Information sessions about the Comeback Bearcat program are scheduled for the convenience of prospective returning students. The upcoming sessions will be held virtually on Feb. 4 from 6-7 p.m. and Feb. 11 from 12–1 p.m., with registration available online. March brings additional opportunities with a session hosted at the college's open house in Muntz Hall on Saturday, March 8, from 1-2:30 p.m., guiding students with the support that spans advising to academic tutoring.
As a regional college within the University of Cincinnati, UC Blue Ash College promotes its commitment to providing accessible, high-quality education. It boasts over 50 degree and certificate programs and a cost of education that claims to be about half of what students would pay at most other institutions of higher learning. The college underscored its dedication to re-engaging students who've had to put their academic endeavors on pause, nestled on a picturesque 135-acre wooded campus in Blue Ash, Ohio. For more details about the Comeback Bearcat program, interested individuals are encouraged to visit the UC Blue Ash website or reach out to the Academic Advising office directly.
