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No-Cost Online College Courses For High Schoolers Satisfies Gov. Pawlenty’s Proposed Requirements

September 23, 2009

Contact:
Kristy Croom
Sr. Communications Manager
Phone: (727) 942-0069
Cell: (727) 692-2670
Kristy.Croom@Rasmussen.edu

ST. CLOUD (Minn.)—Rasmussen College St. Cloud campus has launched an exciting program called CollegeEdvantage, which allows area high school students access to Rasmussen College online classes at no cost to the school.

With economic hardships continuing to strain educational budgets, the regionally accredited Rasmussen College is offering relief to local area schools. By partnering with St. Cloud, Sartell and Sauk Rapids school districts, high school students can now take free college classes on their own high school campuses.

“CollegeEdvantage makes it possible for students to earn regionally accredited college credits and gain exposure to online education, while remaining connected to their high school teachers, administrators and friends,” Rasmussen College Campus Director Liz Rian said. “This program is also designed to address Minnesota Governor Pawlenty’s 2009 Education Proposals,” she added.

Pawlenty’s proposals include mandating that Minnesota’s high school graduation standards require every graduate to take an online course prior to graduation.

Students will be able to take advantage of CollegeEdvantage and enroll in classes as early as October, 2009.

For more information on Rasmussen College, please visit www.Rasmussen.edu.

To speak with an Admissions Representative, please call Carter Tatge at (320) 251-5600 or email Carter.Tatge@Rasmussen.edu.

ABOUT RASMUSSEN COLLEGE

Founded in 1900, Rasmussen College is a premier provider of online educational experiences, delivering regionally accredited Master’s, Bachelor’s, Associate’s, and Doctoral degree programs through its network of 17 Rasmussen College campuses and partnerships with leading universities. Rasmussen is an institution of higher learning dedicated to the growth and development of its students, employees, and the communities it serves. With more than 12,000 students, Rasmussen is able to offer its students a broad range of quality programs focused on the areas with the greatest occupation opportunities. To learn more about Rasmussen College, please visit www.Rasmussen.edu.

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