L1st is a collaborative partnership among four nationally recognized, regionally-accredited online institutions. The partnership consists of Pennsylvania State University (Penn State World Campus), Troy University (Troy), the University of Illinois-Springfield (UIS), the University of Massachusetts-Amherst (UMass Amherst), and Coastline Community College (CCC). Students will select a specific educational pathway that leads to both an associate (AA) and baccalaureate (BA or BS) degree. Each student will be assigned an advisor from both CCC and the partner university in order to ensure that the student is provided with continuous advisement and guidance toward meeting the associate and baccalaureate degree requirements of both institutions. This collaborative student-centric approach among institutions substantially benefits the student. Additionally, students will enjoy a four-year tuition rate freeze, or tuition reduction, at the time of program admission and receive access to both institution's online student support services, resources, and libraries throughout their course of study, and the fee structure employed by CCC is consistent with the tuition rates charged by all California Community Colleges. The goals of the L1st program are to increase access to affordable online higher education, reduce the time to degree completion through program articulation and collaboration among partners in support and instructional services, and increase the number of students reaching degree completion.
The L1st program has been funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, guided by the belief that every life has equal value, they work to help all people lead healthy, productive lives and seek to ensure that all people, especially those with the fewest resources, have access to the opportunities needed to succeed.
The League for Innovation in the Community College helped lead this important initiative.
Prospective students should use this checklist to ensure timely registration into the program:
Apply Online
Applying online expedites the application approval process, which will help you enroll in our L1st courses a lot faster.
Visit our Online Education Readiness Assessment page. It's important that you are prepared for the online learning environment before applying to this program.
Submit OFFICIAL copies of all college transcripts from all institutions that you have previously attended (except for transcripts you might have from Coastline). PHOTOCOPIES, STUDENT PRINTED COPIES, and ENVELOPES NOT SEALED by the sending institution are NOT ACCEPTABLE.
One official transcript from each prior institution must be submitted to Coastline Community College (address below) and a second set of all official transcripts must be sent to the institution's address below that corresponds to the degree pathway chosen (do not send a Coastline Community College transcript in the second set; one will be sent for you):
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Coastline Community College ATTN: Contract Education Transcripts 11460 Warner Avenue Fountain Valley, CA 92708 |
Isenberg School of Management c/o Tania Fuller 121 Presidents Drive University of Massachusetts, Amherst Amherst, MA 01003 |
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Penn State Undergraduate Admissions 201 Shields Building University Park, PA 16802-1294 |
University of Illinois Springfield Academic Advising Center c/o Lori Benedict One University Plaza, BRK 408 Springfield, Il 62703 |
During the registration process, depending on your answers to some questions, you will be prompted to send in supporting materials to the appropriate institution.
After you successfully apply online, you will receive an email explaining which materials you should send and where to send them.
Am I disciplined, self-motivated, self-directed and a good time manager?
Am I comfortable navigating the internet, using e-mail, and participating in online chat rooms?
Do I enjoy learning new applications on the computer?
Can I communicate effectively in writing?
Do I have access to a computer with high speed internet?
Do I learn and retain information from reading as well as I do from listening to in-class lectures?
Will I be able to develop a schedule of time to access my online courses at least 5 times per week?
Do I take personal responsibility for my education?
Is flexibility important to me?
Do I have enough free time to dedicate each week to study and complete assignments?
| Course Length | 3 Credits | 4 Credits | 5 Credits |
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| 8-week | 12-18 hours/week | 16-24 hours/week | 20-30 hours/week |
| 15-week | 6-9 hours/week | 8-12 hours/week | 10-15 hours/week |
Learning 1st is a collaborative partnership among Pennsylvania State University (Penn State World Campus), Troy University (Troy), the University of Illinois-Springfield (Online UIS),
the University of Massachusetts (UMass Amherst),
and Coastline Community College (CCC). The program is designed to decrease the amount of time and cost required for students to earn a bachelor's degree in an online format from a prominent four-year university.
Students will receive lower division/general education instruction from Coastline Community College based upon the student's desired degree path. Students who meet the required university standards of admission (GPA, etc.) will then complete their bachelor's degree with the online university partner without having to submit a second admissions application or application fee.
All four partner institutions currently offer comprehensive and robust online programs to their students. Each of the three program collaborations will provide a unique student experience based upon the distinct online resources and services of the two partner schools. Every L1st student will be assigned two advisors upon admission to the program.
These advisors will work together with the student to ensure that each student is able to meet the requirements necessary to earn both an Associate and Bachelor degree in their chosen pathway.
Students also receive access to both schools online resources, student services and virtual libraries upon initial admission to the program. At the time of transfer to the university, no additional application or fee is required. Students who complete the program within four years are guaranteed the following:
Penn State World Campus
4 year tuition rate freeze once a student begins taking their courses
Troy University
10% tuition reduction
University Illinois-Springfield Online
4 year tuition rate freeze
University Massachusetts Amherst
10% tuition rate reduction
By completing and submitting the online program application, and any other required materials for your selected degree pathway, your application will be reviewed by both schools in your desired program.
Penn State World Campus
Students must maintain a 2.0 minimum grade point average to remain eligible in this program.
Troy University
Students must maintain a 2.0 minimum grade point average to remain eligible in this program.
University of Illinois-Springfield
Students must maintain a 2.0 minimum grade point average to remain eligible in this program.
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Students who have been admitted to the Conditional Enrollment Program will be assured space in the Online BBA upon completion of their Associate degree provided that they maintain continuous enrollment and meet all requirements, including a 2.7 minimum grade point average, for entry into the major.
Students who meet the FAFSA general eligibility criteria may be eligible to receive financial aid. Please see this website for more details:
Federal Student Aid - Basic Eligibility Criteria
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Learning 1st is a collaborative effort involving the League for Innovation in the Community College, Coastline Community College, Pennsylvania State University, Troy University, the University of Illinois-Springfield, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst, that is supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Learning 1st promotes unique, sustainable, online degree completion models that decrease the amount of time and associated costs required for students to earn a bachelor's degree from a prominent four-year university.
This consortium is committed to increasing the capacity of community colleges to provide online baccalaureate degree completion pathways for low-income and working adults.
We are much more affordable compared to other leading educational institutions.
| Institution Type | Cost | Learning 1st Average Savings |
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Sources: The College Board and the University of California http://trends.collegeboard.org/college-pricing/figures-tables/state-tuition-and-fees-state-and-sector-over-time http://trends.collegeboard.org/college-pricing/figures-tables/average-published-undergraduate-charges-sector-2013-14 http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/paying-for-uc/cost/ |
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| Private California Non-Profit 4 Year University | $36,914 | 81% | |
| Public 4 Year University (Out-of-State) | $22,203 | 69% | |
| For-Profit University | $15,130 | 55% | |
| University California System | $13,300 | 49% | |
| Public California 4 Year (In-State) | $9,037 | 24% | |
| Learning 1st Program | $6,850 | ||
| Human Services, BS | $5,300 | ||
| Computer Science, BS | $6,500 | ||
| Psychology, BS/BA | $7,700 | ||
| Business Administration, BBA | $7,900 | ||
Our institutions have much higher retention and graduation rates compared to leading for-profit universities.
| PROGRAM LEVEL | 3 Year | 4 Year | 6 Year | 8 Year |
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| Source: A leading national for-profit university 2011 Academic Annual Report | ||||
| Revised Associate 2005 cohort | 23% | 24% | n/a | n/a |
| Bachelor 2003 cohort | n/a | n/a | 31% | 33% |
| Bachelor 2002 cohort | n/a | n/a | 34% | 36% |
| SUCCESS METRICS | Coastline & Military Programs | Penn State World Campus Online1 | University Illinois-Springfield | UMass Amherst |
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1 Online baccalaureate programs require prior successful completion of 30 credit hours at an accredited college or university.
Source: 2012 Learning First Partner College & University Institutional Research Report |
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| Fall '07 to Spring '11 Retention Rates |
72% | 71% | 82% | 83% |
| Fall '07 to Spring '11 Grad Rates |
64% | 61% | 66% | 83% |
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| Area of Study | Associates | Bachelors |
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| Business | CCC Business (AA) | TROY Global Business (BS) (conc in Human Resource Mgmt) |
| CCC Business Admin (AS) | UMASS-Amherst Business Admin (BBA) (Accounting,Finance,Management, Marketing,Operations/Info Mgmt) |
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| Computers/IT | CCC Computer Networking (AS) | UIS Computer Science (BCS) |
| CCC Computer Networking (AS) | UIS Information Systems Security (BS) | |
| Psychology | CCC Psychology (AA) | PSWC Psychology (BA/BS) (Business, Life Science) |
| Services | CCC Human Services (AA) | TROY Human Services (BS) |
Students must maintain a 2.0 minimum grade point average to remain eligible in this degree program.
Students must maintain a 2.0 minimum grade point average to remain eligible in this degree program.
Students must maintain a 2.0 minimum grade point average to remain eligible in this degree program.
Students who have been admitted to the Conditional Enrollment Program will be assured space in the Online BBA upon completion of their Associate degree provided that they maintain continuous enrollment and meet all requirements, including a 2.7 minimum grade point average, for entry into the major.
Students must maintain a 2.0 minimum grade point average to remain eligible in this degree program.
Financial Aid Services
Students who meet the FAFSA general eligibility criteria may be eligible to receive financial aid. Please see this website for more details:
Federal Student Aid - Basic Eligibility Criteria
Academic Advising Services
We have academic advisors available to help you in the decision making process. They will guide you and recommend the most suitable degree pathway for you.
For immediate assistance, please contact us:
Program Coordinator: Jason Ward
Phone: (714) 241-6326 X16323
Email: learning1st@coastline.edu
Virtual Library Services
After you have been accepted into the program and registered with the appropriate institution(s), you will be granted access to their virtual library. For more information on obtaining your user log-in credentials, please contact us:
Phone: (714) 241-6323
Toll Free: (866) 422-2645 X16323
Email: learning1st@coastline.edu