It's simple. You commit to completing your bachelor's degree on time and live up to Momentum's academic standards. In return, Penn College will freeze your incoming year tuition rate for the remaining three years. And, that's not all. We’ll be here to help along the way, lending the support you need to thrive and enjoy the many perks of on-time graduation.
On the surface, Momentum's primary advantage is a potential tuition savings of over $3,000. Not bad for making and sticking to your commitment. But the real benefits go much deeper.
By staying on track, you’re likely to develop better study habits, which will lead to better grades.
Students with higher GPAs are often greeted with more desirable job offers. Many receive them before graduation.
When you complete college in the prescribed time for your program, you'll avoid paying for an extra semester or two.
Fast-track your way to your dream job by developing employer-desired traits.
College is an investment in your future. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, college degrees pays off.
By planning ahead with your academic adviser and achieving consistent academic success, you all but guarantee that you will complete your Penn College bachelor’s degree on time. With immediate job placement, you maximize your lifetime income earning potential.*
Your first year’s salary can have a dramatic impact on your end-of-career savings. Investing just $10,000 of your first-year earnings can boost your retirement savings by an extra $300,000. Failing to graduate on time may result in a lost opportunity to make an early meaningful investment in your future.
* Momentum is not a guarantee of completing a bachelor’s degree within its planned timeframe, nor is it a guarantee of employment upon graduation. The actual number of years to degree completion and timing of career placement depend on your actions and dedication.
First-time, full-time, bachelor-degree undergraduate students qualify for Momentum by:
| Committing to Momentum when you confirm your intent to enroll for a Fall 2021 start. |
| Completing 30 credits toward program completion each academic year. |
| Maintaining a 3.0 GPA, measured at the end of each academic year. |
If you meet program eligibility requirements noted above, you will see the opt-in form in your applicant dashboard after confirming your intent to enroll for Fall 2021.
If you test in to ENL001, MTH004, MTH005, MTH006/MTH008, you will need to satisfy this developmental coursework by the end of your first year in the program, which includes summer semesters. Specifically, if you test in to MTH004, you are encouraged to remediate and retest or complete the course prior to your full-time enrollment in the Fall semester. This will help to ensure that you stay on track with program requirements and timely completion of your degree.
Steady progress toward the timely completion of your academic studies is a cornerstone of Momentum. If by the conclusion of the Summer session that marks the end of the academic year you have not earned 30 credits, your Momentum program eligibility ends, and you will be billed at the standard rate for each semester that follows.
You and your adviser will keep a close watch on your performance throughout your participation in Momentum. If your GPA falls below 3.0 at the conclusion of the Fall semester, you will have the Spring semester to bring it up. If at the end of the Spring semester your GPA remains at or has fallen below the 3.0 minimum, you may use one or more Summer courses to bring your GPA back to eligibility. If by the end of the Summer session your GPA still remains below 3.0, your Momentum incentive program eligibility ends, and you will be billed at the standard rate for each semester that follows.
The College will review your GPA upon issue of Spring semester grades in mid-May. If needed for remediation, the College will review your GPA again at the conclusion of the Summer session in early-August.
You and your academic adviser will meet regularly to ensure your course load, course sequence, and GPA stay on track. Your adviser and Academic Affairs will help you monitor your progress and watch for and mitigate any early signs of potential risk.
We're glad you asked. This page covers most of what you need to know. But you should review the full terms and conditions for details.
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