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ASPIRA City College
Makes It Possible for Adult Students

Adult students have full plates that can make going to college seem almost impossible. Fortunately, ASPIRA City College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, understands adult students and what they need – an affordable, accessible, and accelerated path forward. If becoming a Medical Secretary, Web Designer, or Computer Support Specialist is the fit for you, ASPIRA City College has what you need.

ASPIRA ADVANTAGES For Adult Students

  • Affordable Tuition
  • Financial Aid, if qualified
  • Industry-Driven, Relevant Curriculum
  • Career-Specific Curriculum
  • No Liberal Arts Content Accelerates Completion
  • No ACT or SAT Entrance Requirements
  • Apply Online for Admissions & Financial Aid
  • High Priority | Bright Outlook Careers
  • Attend Online or On-Campus

High Priority Occupations (HPOs) are one component of Pennsylvania’s industry-driven approach to workforce development. The purpose of the HPO lists is to align workforce training and education investments with occupations in demand by employers that have higher skill needs and are most likely to provide family-sustaining wages. To read more about HPO, visit High Priority Occupations.

O*NET is a program within the U.S. Department of Labor that serves as the nation’s number one source for occupational information. It defines “Bright Outlook” occupations as those expected to grow rapidly in the U.S. in the next several years or to have large numbers of job openings characterized by at least one of the following criteria:

  • Projected to grow faster than average (employment increase of 7% or more) over the period 2018-2028
  • Projected to have 100,000 or more job openings over the period 2018-2028
  • Class Schedule Options
  • Computer & Software for Online Students
  • 24/7 Access to Extensive Online Library
  • Work Experience Gained on Supervised Externship
  • Credit for Prior Learning
  • Virtual & Campus-Based Student Services
  • Graduate Career Placement Assistance

Applicants to our Associate in Specialized Technology (AST) degree programs may transfer up to twelve (12) credits for college courses taken previously. This can make attending ASPIRA City College even more affordable by reducing tuition and the time it takes to earn your degree. See the ASPIRA City College Catalog for more details.

ASPIRA City College Makes It Affordable

We realize adults need affordable tuition – and we have that covered. We also know if you’re living paycheck to paycheck or close to it, you can’t afford not to graduate from college ready with a marketable career. Career-specific education is an investment to advance economically and live a better way of life. Degree holders routinely earn more money and generally are unemployed less frequently.

Financial Aid

State and federal student aid is available to eligible students. Our financial aid counselors are ready to assist you with clear, practical information to understand and apply for student aid. To learn more about financing your education, visit our financial aid page and view a helpful video on our blog post, “Understanding Financial Aid.” You can also see us on campus, conveniently open a chat line, or schedule a virtual visit.

Take the Next Step: Contact Us Today

Take the next step today by calling us at 215-431-6941, requesting more information. Better yet, schedule a virtual visit for an info session. You’ll come away with the career, program, and college facts to make the best possible decisions. If you are ready to get your future underway, see how easy it is to get started or apply now.

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