Heald College Online welcomes students to their online programs and provides an overview of their mission to prepare students for career success through quality programs. They describe their accredited status, flexible online learning environment, career services support, and financial aid options. The document aims to introduce students to Heald College Online's programs and services to help students choose a career-focused degree.

1. Welcome to Heald College Online
Our Mission
“ Heald College prepares
students for academic,
personal, and professional
success through quality
career-focused programs
that develop skills to last
a lifetime.”
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2. The Reason Why We’re Here Today
Getting to know YOU
• Current situation
• What’s important to you
• Your future
• Program of interest
Getting to know HEALD
• Heald overview
• Online advantage
• Financial aid
Next Step?
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3. Who is Heald College?
• Accredited by the Western Association
of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
• Approved by the U.S. Department
of Education to provide financial aid
for those who qualify
• Established in 1863, 13 campuses
• Approximately 17,000 students
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4. Why Heald College?
Traditional Education
• Unrelated general studies
• Large classes
• Longer duration (3+ years)
• Limited job postings
Specialized Education
• Concentrated focus
• Small classes
• Graduate with your degree sooner
• Lifetime career services assistance
for graduates
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5. The Heald Difference
• Small classes means personal attention
• Lifetime career services assistance for
graduates means we’ll help you find your
career
• 18 months to your degree means
you could be working and earning sooner
• Financial aid for those who qualify means
education can be affordable
• Graduation ceremony means you get
to share your accomplishment with friends
and family
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6. The Online Advantage
• Online tutoring means you get the
support you need to be successful
• Thousands of online learning resources
means you have access to our online
library anywhere,
at any time
• Online student support means you have
a dedicated student services advisor to
assist you when needed
• Taking classes online means you have
the flexibility to complete your studies
around a busy work schedule and other
factors
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7. Lifetime Career Services Assistance
How We Do It
• Resume writing assistance
• Interviewing skill training
• Relationships with small business
to Fortune 1000 and Fortune 500
companies
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8. Career vs. Job
Career
• Higher salary
• Benefits and perks
• Professional advancement
• Better hours and environment
• Security and satisfaction
• Confidence and independence
Job
• Hourly pay
• Limited advancement
• Unpredictable career path
• Limited opportunities
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9. Program Information
For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program,
and other important information, please visit our website at www.HealdOnline.edu/disclosures
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10. The Heald Community
This is a partnership. You will
have a Student Success Team
to support you along the way.
Nobody wins if you don’t
finish!
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11. Hot Degrees … Respected Employers
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12. Your Next Step
• Financing your education
• Program length
• Program cost
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