Accelerated Community College Program Puts Achievement in Reach for Disadvantaged Students: Ivy Tech President Thomas Snyder says the college aims to make education affordable for those who may not have the means to attend college.Jesus Nino is one of 42 low-income and/or first-generation college students enrolled in the inaugural class of Ivy Tech’s accelerated degree program.
But he scored high enough on his course placement exam to bypass summer remedial courses and gain acceptance into a new program that puts him on a fast track to an associate degree.
Nino, along with 42 other low-income and/or first-generation college students, is a part of the inaugural class to enroll in Ivy Tech Community College’s accelerated associate degree program. Each student will receive free tuition, textbooks, a laptop and a $100 weekly stipend to help cover transportation and food costs.
