Introducing RISE: Responders Initiating Success through Education, a partnership between UofM Global and the City of Memphis Fire Department. Through this innovative program, MFD employees can earn a degree in a cost-effective, timely manner with the help of a support team dedicated to student success.
Transfer credit is accepted from regionally accredited institutions.
Online course offerings accommodate work schedule.
Enjoy assistance from a program-specific admissions specialist, a designated academic advisor and advocate and access to 24/7 virtual tutoring.
Easily transfer credits from other higher ed institutions, and thrive with flexible online course offerings built to accommodate any work schedule.
We highly recommend our Bachelor of Professional Studies degree program for several reasons including:
1. Three ideal concentration options for RISE students:
2. The time to degree completion is generally shorter with the BPS degree because it offers such flexibility in course choices, and this means you finish faster!
As a student in the RISE program, you will be assigned a RISE Advocate who will guide you through the admission process and be available throughout your journey with UofM Global.
If you are new to college, new to online learning or you’ve been out of school for a while, the Prep Academy is an excellent starting point.
Prep Academy Success = Admission to UofM + 12 College Credit Hours
As a City of Memphis employee, you are eligible for $3,000 annually in employer assistance for your education. UofM Global is committed to working with City of Memphis employees to streamline the Tuition Reimbursement process.
You may be eligible for Federal Financial Aid by completing the FAFSA application. Federal aid can be loans (to be repaid) and/or grants (do not have to be repaid).
Enroll in a payment plan that allows you to make three monthly payments per semester rather than paying for the entire semester at one time.
The City of Memphis requires students to submit a Letter of Credit (LOC) for tuition benefits to apply towards classes. If you are interested in utilizing your tuition benefit, LOCs must be submitted for every semester you enroll in classes. If you have any questions about the LOC process, please contact your Student Advocate, ShaRhonda Williams, at srwllms7@memphis.edu.
Believing that rigorous professional and/or personal development occurs outside the classroom, the UofM grants up to 30 credit hours in Experiential Learning Credit (ELC) to students who demonstrate the academic merit of such experiences. ELC shortens time to degree completion.
The following certifications have been pre-assessed:
Paramedic certification: 30 credit hours
Firefighter certification: 30 hours
Click on the button to complete the RISE Interest Form.
A RISE Advocate will contact you to help create the best game route for you.
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