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College Comeback

College Comeback is a YSU enrollment initiative designed to help former students return to YSU to complete their degree. This program will also forgive a portion of their debt. A YSU representative will be reaching out to former students possibly looking to enroll for the fall or spring semester. Anyone interested in this program can contact Molly Burdette at 330-941-6000. 

College Comeback Eligibility:

  • Students returning to YSU have not been enrolled for 3 semesters
  • Students must be in good academic standing
  • Students will need to have their FAFSA completed: Complete the FAFSA
  • Students must enroll for a minimum of 6 semester hours (Fall or Spring)
  • Students must earn a minimum of a 2.0 GPA each semester
  • Students have not earned a bachelors degree

Are you eligible? - Ohio College Comeback Compact

Returning Student Information

  • Through careful evaluation of coursework already completed at YSU or other colleges and universities, a degree completion plan can be constructed for each student
  • Help find most appropriate advisor for the intended degree
  • A General Studies degree may be appropriate for students for whom a general bachelor's degree may lead to career advancement or for those students who seek the personal satisfaction of having completed a bachelor's degree
  • Help students understand academic transcripts
  • Get students started with their financial aid

Find out if you can save time and money with CPL - Credit for Prior Learning