HOULTON, Maine — Obtaining a college degree opens the door to many career options and opportunities.
According to the US Census, college graduates earn about twice as much as high school graduates. College graduates also have lower unemployment rates according to the U.S. Department of Labor. There are many ways to finance a degree, including scholarships and federal and state grants.
University College at Houlton has created a self-guided information page on their website that provides options and guidance for students who have never taken a college class before or for those who may have some college credits but are looking to finish their degree.
The website (learn.maine.edu/Houlton) includes information about meeting with an advisor and exploring degree and scholarship options. People are invited to read more by clicking on the “Register Now” information slide.
University College has a system-wide mission to provide centralized services to students and faculty engaged in online and distance programs offered by the campuses of the University of Maine System. University College operates Centers at Houlton, Brunswick, East Millinocket, Ellsworth, South Paris, Rockland, Mexico, and Saco which allows students access to over 100 certificate and degree programs from the University of Maine System. Students access the resources of campuses while studying online, at their local Center, or pursuing a mix of online and traditional classroom instruction while staying close to home.
Registration for the fall 2016 semester is open and ongoing.
University College at Houlton is located at the Houlton Higher Education Center, 18 Military St. More information is available online at learn.maine.edu/Houlton or by calling 521-3100. Call now to get started for fall courses!
