Robert Morris University offers Community Residency Grant for adults

The College of Adult Continuing Studies of Robert Morris University is continuing its commitment to the local communities by offering the Community Residency Grant to residents (21 years or older) of these communities: Addison, Arlington Heights, Bensenville, Buffalo Grove, Elk Grove Village, Mount Prospect, Prospect Heights and Wheeling.

With this grant, tuition is reduced to only $5,000 per academic year (three quarters) through degree completion in earning a Bachelor of Business Administration-Management.

Those interested should immediately contact Robert Morris University by calling (847) 718-6700 or emailing pbakutis@robertmorris.edu as these grants are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

The grant includes:

Ÿ Accelerated degree programs geared toward the adult student.

Ÿ Out-of-pocket tuition cost reduced to $5,000 per year toward completion of a bachelor’s degree after financial aid is applied.

Ÿ Attendance at the Robert Morris University Arlington Heights/Bensenville Campus only.

Ÿ Classes on-site only two evenings per week.

Ÿ Free tutoring.

In the evening division, students generally attend class on-site only two evenings per week. Flexible class schedules help adult learners successfully meet their education goals for both professional and personal objectives.

The upcoming classes start in the fall on Monday, Sept. 23.

Grants are effective through fall 2013.

Robert Morris University is a private, nonprofit associate, baccalaureate and master’s degree-granting institution, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. RMU serves more than 7,000 students interested in an education that meets the demands of today’s business, graphic arts, health care, culinary and technical world at its main campus in Chicago as well as at locations in Arlington Heights, DuPage, Elgin, Orland Park, Bensenville, Schaumburg, Springfield, Peoria and Lake County.