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Degrees Without Debt.

Provided by Chick-fil-A Operators. Powered by Ficus Education.

Overview of Education Benefits

Team Members at this location are eligible to receive employer-sponsored education benefits! What does that mean? DEBT FREE college.

About our Education Benefits:

  • Associates, bachelor's and master's degrees available 
  • Multiple areas of study available
  • Online classes with asynchronous schedules

Get started by applying to our location and becoming a Team Member today! Inquire inside or online. 

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Why Should I Earn a Degree? Is It Worth It? YES!

  • Accelerated Programs: The generous transfer credit policies at our university partner can allow students to graduate faster by transferring credits from another community college or two-year degree program.
  • Higher Earnings: Employees with college education earn on average 84% more than their peers with only high-school education.1
  • Increased Job Security: The unemployment rate for persons with a bachelor’s degree is 2.2% compared to a 4% unemployment rate for individuals with only a high school diploma.2
  • Access to Other Benefits: College graduates are more likely to work for companies that offer health insurance than high school grads. They are also more likely to work at companies that offer perks like paid vacation, sick days or retirement plans.

Education Partner: University of the Cumberlands

Founded in 1888 and located in Williamsburg, Kentucky (approximately 70 miles north of Knoxville, Tennessee), the University of the Cumberlands is a nationally recognized institution with a strong focus on online education for working adults.

Today, the University of the Cumberlands:

  • Supports more than 22,000 students online
  • Offers 75+ accredited online degree programs
  • Holds a Top 10 national ranking from Forbes Advisor for its online MBA program
  • Is recognized as a College of Distinction for student support and online learning
  • Ranks Top 15 nationally for Best Online Colleges by Niche, with strong placements for safety and value for working adults
1: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quartiles and Selected Deciles of Usual Weekly Earnings by Educational Attainment, 2022. 2: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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