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Wayfinder Program

Continuing Studies Program

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What is the Wayfinder Program?

The Wayfinder Program offers free college credits for income-eligible adult students who have not yet earned a bachelor's degree. You'll be paired with inspiring professors who are experts in their field and have a passion for students.

This program is designed for eager students who bring an enthusiasm for learning and rich life experiences. In a cohort of 15-25 students, you'll take college courses in art history, philosophy, literature, U.S. history, critical thinking, and writing.Ìý

8

free, transferable credits

1

course at a time

10

months total

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Program Details

Courses

  • Summer: ASC 111 Academic Transitions
  • Fall: GCS 110 Intro to Humanities 1
  • Spring: GCS 111 Intro to Humanities 2

What's Included?

  • Childcare
  • Transportation
  • Books
  • Technology
  • Dinner during class

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A ÃÛÌÒapp Wayfinder student sits at a table with notebooks and a laptop.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Open to ages 18 and up
  • Not yet completed a bachelor's degree
  • Meet income eligibility guidelines (You can apply if previous college loans are in default. This program does not use federal financial aid.)
  • Reside in the greater Grand Rapids area
  • GED is not required to enroll.

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Apply

The Wayfinder application is closed for 2024 and will open again in January 2025. Complete this short form and we'll contact you with more information.

Note: The intention behind the Wayfinder program is to activate an interest in and provide access to higher educational opportunities through barrier removal. In order to give the greatest opportunities to the most amount of students, Wayfinder students are not eligible to be concurrently degree-seeking students at ÃÛÌÒapp. We welcome Wayfinder students to apply to ÃÛÌÒapp degree programs upon completion of Wayfinder.

Support the Wayfinder Program

ÃÛÌÒapp, in collaboration with community and institutional partners, piloted the Wayfinder Program, Michigan's first Clemente Course, which launched in summer 2024.Ìý

This program responds to the desires heard in the focus groups and community conversations we convened through the 49507 Initiative. It is modeled after —an award-winning college-level liberal arts program for motivated low-income adults seeking to build better lives.

Help support this program to sustain future cohorts.

Contact

abbie_lipsker

Abbie Lipsker

Director of Continuing Studies
616-526-6231
Sarah Plantinga

Sarah Plantinga

Associate Director of Continuing Studies, Admissions
616-526-6275
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