education solutions
to Support First Responders
Affordable, flexible degrees to support local agencies
Higher education can be an expensive, inflexible barrier.
Have you ever wanted to develop your next generation of leaders and felt constrained by the higher education system?
The truth is: Higher education is often expensive and inflexible. Organizations and individuals find these barriers difficult to overcome. As a result, goals are unmet or delayed.
At Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU), we believe that higher education can serve the goals of first responder agencies and its staff, so we have created a partnership model that offers affordable, flexible higher education options.
A 21st Century Challenge
Annual Public, Private Tuition
Across U.S. higher education, the average tuition for a public or private college ranges between $20K-$40K annually.
Average Distance to College
Students are staying on average within 50 miles of their family and friend, often reducing educational options.
Talent Development Challenge
2/3 of millennial employees reported that they would leave their current employer due to a lack of leadership development.
Development Resources
First responder agencies often lack talent development resources to attract, retain, and promote qualified personnel.
Advanced Education Opportunities
Too often first responders lack advanced education and training that enables them to maximize their potential.
Affordable Education Options
Higher education is expensive to pursue, and agencies need affordable options to develop their officers.
The Solution
We provide our partners with:
Quality Education
We deliver quality, online education that combines the classroom with local experience.
Affordable Tuition
We discount our tuition and fees to create a more affordable path to a degree.
Consulting Services
We consult with every agency to build a local education experience.
Backend Support
We carry the heavy load of supporting students and ensuring their success.
WE KNOW YOU NEED AN
AFFORDABLE + FLEXIBLE + REPUTABLE PARTNER
Debt-Free University
IWU has a consistent ethos of financial accountability that influences how we serve students through partnerships.
Wide Array of Programs
IWU offers a wide array of marketplace degree options to support the needs of different learners and their professional goals.
Regional Accreditation
IWU has been accredited and in good standing with the Higher Learning Commission since 1966.
Partnering with IWU is as simple as:
Step 1. Schedule A Call
We Listen to You
Schedule a call with our development team and learn how the Bridge Initiative can address your talent development needs. We work with a variety of organizations to provide higher education solutions.
2. Commit & Plan
We Consult With Your Organization
Commitment involves a short application and a memorandum of understanding. We will also help you craft a plan for launching your local educational experience. We will assist you throughout this process.
3. Launch
You Launch A Successful Option for Students
Provide an affordable, flexible higher education option in your local community that supports the goals of your church and community.
Degree Programs
IWU offers more than 30 marketplace degree programs across 10 disciplines, including associate and bachelor degrees. Options are available in business, communication, computer science, counseling, criminal justic, liberal arts, psychology, and social work. All programs combine quality online learning with experiential learning opportunities in the students' local environment.
Certain first responders may be eligible to receive credit for prior learning and experiences, including fire academy and EMS training. Speak with a university representative for details.
Financial
Tuition - $8,520 Annually
IWU is committed to providing an affordable pathway to a higher education degree. This commitment is at the heart of the first responder partnership. IWU offers students a predictable, reduced tuition throughout their time in the program.
Options to resource the local agency financially are available. Speak with an IWU representative for additional details.
What’s next?
At Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU), we know you are the kind of organization that wants to expand your influence and prepare the next generation of leaders. To support these goals, you need affordable, flexible education solutions. The problem is: the higher education system is often a barrier to these goals, which is limiting and frustrating.
We believe higher education should be affordable and flexible, meeting the needs of the individual learner, and we agree that the current system does not support these goals. That’s why we created the Bridge Initiative to solve this dilemma.
Schedule a meeting with us, today, so that you can achieve your goals by developing the next generation of leaders.