Madison saved $10,000 and 8 months on her college degree

Madison O'Neill was announced the winner of StraighterLine's TikTok #HackEducation Scholarship, which recognizes a student who has demonstrated outstanding achievements and dedication in pursuing higher education through non-traditional means. Madison is a licensed physical therapist assistant who graduated from Baker College in 2021. She is now pursuing a second degree at Baker College in Healthcare Administration. She will finish her degree eight months faster and estimates she saved $10,000 by completing required courses online through StraighterLine.

The online, competency-based courses powered by StraighterLine played a critical role in Madison’s educational journey. Working a full-time job as a physical therapist assistant, she was able to earn her degree by taking courses online. The flexible nature of the online courses allowed Madison to work at her own pace, completing required courses on her own schedule. She estimates saving approximately $10,000 by opting for StraighterLine courses and shortened her timeline to completion by eight months.

“When I first heard of StraighterLine, my junior year of college, I thought it was too good to be true,” said Madison. “I wondered: how could it be possible to spend as low as $79 for a three-credit hour course? I decided to take the risk and was amazed at the amount of money I saved — I wish I had come across StraighterLine sooner!”
Madison will receive a $500 scholarship towards her education. When asked about the transfer experience to other colleges, Madison highlighted the seamless electronic transfer of StraighterLine courses, underscoring the platform's commitment to facilitating educational pathways.

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