Kaplan College Offers Delta Air Lines Employees Online Education Options Through New Alliance

May 13, 2004

As part of the alliance, Kaplan College will offer career-advancing online degree and certificate programs in business, information technology, criminal justice and paralegal studies, as well as certificates in financial planning, legal nurse consulting, forensic nursing, life care planning and case management.

Additionally, Kaplan College will grant four one-year scholarships to Delta’s employees and affiliates, and their immediate family members. Kaplan will also provide financial assistance and will accept American Council on Education (ACE) credits for Delta training courses.

“Our company is proud to have an alliance with both Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions and Kaplan College,” said Ted Lehne, Program Manager, Delta U,
Learning Services “We’re excited to be able to offer our employees a quality option to further their higher education.”

“Our alliance with an industry leader like Delta could open doors for many who are interested in pursuing a degree or advancing their careers,” said Andrew Rosen, President, Kaplan College. “We’re ready to provide Delta employees with the same degree of personalized service that has differentiated Kaplan College as one of the leading online education providers today.”

Kaplan College (http://www.kaplancollege.edu) is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA) and was one of the first participants in the Department of Education’s Distance Education Demonstration Program, enabling students in its online degree programs to apply for Title IV funding. Kaplan College’s online programs currently serve over 16,000 students.