Participating Colleges

Edison State allows people to dream and provide the opportunities for those people to realize their dreams. While focusing on student success and completion, Edison State will remain an open-door institution that strives for both high academic standards and high rates of student retention and success. We instill trust and integrity and deliver an accessible, affordable, transferable education to promote economic development and diversity.

We keep your skills cutting-edge by responding to employer demand with new and relevant academic programs. Edison State now offers more than 100 associate degrees options, one-year, and career enhancement certificates in your choice of seven career pathways.

While our students are diverse in age, ethnicity, academic background and academic goals, they share the common goal of wanting educational and training programs that lead to rewarding careers and financial stability for themselves and their families.For over 40 years, our faculty and staff have been providing exactly that, effectively “changing lives and realizing dreams.

North Central State College offers high quality, technical education to thousands of students each year, pursuing one of more than 60 associate degree and certificate programs in Health Sciences, Business, Public Service, and Engineering Technologies. To meet the changing needs of busy students, NC State is eager to help students earn credit towards their goals for their experience and learning in the workforce. In addition, NC State accommodates working student's busy schedules, offering numerous degrees and certificates completely online. Apprenticeships and modularized training programs can be customized to meet the needs of employers, and delivered onsite or at NC State. NC State is committed to providing each student with the knowledge, skills and inspiration to succeed in their chosen path. Financial aid, grants and scholarships are available for students who qualify.

Northwest State Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served northwest Ohio since 1969. Northwest State is committed to providing a quality, affordable education with personal attention and small class sizes. The College offers associate degrees with numerous transfer options, short-term certificate programs, and workforce training programs designed to meet the needs of local businesses and industries.

The University of Toledo is one of just 27 public research universities in the country to offer such a comprehensive menu of academic options - 230+ undergraduate and graduate degree programs across the arts, business, education, engineering, law, medicine, natural sciences, nursing and pharmacy. At UToledo, it's all about the possibilities and opportunities. No limitations. Our determined students perform groundbreaking research and participate in hundreds of student organizations. They are scholars, inventors, athletes and musicians. Our world class faculty members are visionary educators and cutting-edge researchers who received more than $46.4 million in funding in 2019. Our inspiring UToledo students, faculty and 159,000+ alumni transform lives in the Toledo community and beyond.

Youngstown State University is a comprehensive urban research university that offers nearly 13,000 students more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs backed by a strong tradition of teaching, scholarship and public service. As a major educational and economic development resource in the region, YSU is known for its focus on academic research and creative programs that transform its students into successful professionals, scholars and leaders. Located in the heart of the Tech Belt between Cleveland and Pittsburgh, YSU provides opportunities for students to actively participate with accomplished faculty, often in one-on-one settings, on advanced research and creative collaborations. The beautiful 145-acre campus includes high-tech classrooms, state-of-the-art labs and performance facilities, a variety of on-campus housing options and recreational facilities among the best in the nation.