Bellevue University Announces Educational Partnership With City of Newport News
Thousands of City Employees in the Hampton Roads Area Able to Take Advantage of Generous Tuition Assistance Benefits to Achieve Their Educational Goals
Newport News, Virginia, a city known for its significant military population, has started its educational partnership with Bellevue University, one of the country’s top online universities.
Through the partnership, tuition assistance is available to the city’s nearly 4,000 employees, the majority of whom live and work in the Hampton Roads area. This includes up to $5,250 per year for full- and part-time employees pursuing Bellevue University undergraduate degrees and up to $6,000 per year for employees enrolled in graduate degree programs.
Employees’ family members also benefit, and are eligible to receive up to $3,000 in tuition assistance per year when they enroll at Bellevue University. Employees and family members can choose from more than 50 online bachelor’s degrees, nearly 30 master’s degrees and 20-plus certificate programs.
Pati Moore, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Government Affairs at Bellevue University, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating, "This partnership positions Bellevue University strategically within this vital region and presents the university with an opportunity to serve a community that plays a critical role in our national defense."
About Newport News, Virgina
The City of Newport News, Virginia, sits on a prime vantage point where the James River meets the Chesapeake Bay. The city runs approximately 23 miles along the James River and the Hampton Roads Harbor. Steeped in history, ours is a community of diverse trades including shipbuilding, technological research and international commerce.
Founded in 1966, Bellevue University is a non-profit university with more than 60,000 graduates worldwide. The University is a recognized national leader in preparing students for lifelong success with career-relevant knowledge and skills, while making college affordable. Routinely ranked among the nation’s top military and accessible institutions, the University serves residential students at its main campus in Bellevue, Nebraska, and everywhere online with more than 80 degree programs uniquely designed for working adults. The University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org).