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More than just paid tuition... a Launchpad for your future.

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Free Tuition. Real World Experience. Career Ready.

Workforce-Educational Partnership

Metropolitan College (MC) is a unique partnership among UPS, the University of Louisville, Jefferson Community and Technical College, Louisville Metro Government, and the Commonwealth of Kentucky. For over 25 years, this program has offered more than just a tuition benefit—it’s a career accelerator.

Paid Tuition + So Much More...

Participants receive 100% paid undergraduate in-state tuition to UofL or JCTC, along with bonuses, fee payment support, wealth-building resources, and full employee benefits, including health insurance. Students may also combine MC benefits with other financial aid to further reduce costs and maximize value.

Career Ready Graduates

At the heart of MC is a “Career Ready Graduate” model, which integrates paid work experience for all MC students to develop essential skills for any career field they choose. Students work part-time at UPS, a global logistics leader, with starting pay at $21/hour. This hands-on experience builds marketable, transferable skills that apply across industries and prepares students for high-demand careers.

Tuition

Paid Tuition

Full undergraduate tuition at Kentucky resident rate is paid for Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters at the University of Louisville or Jefferson Community and Technical College.

Experience

Real-World Experience

Students work part-time third shift at UPS with starting pay at $21/hour and build marketable, transferable skills that apply across industries.

Benefits

Full Benefits

Employees, along with their spouses and dependents, receive health, dental, vision, prescription, and life insurance coverage after 9 months of employment. Employees also receive paid vacation and holidays after one year of employment.

Fees

Fee Payment

Up to $250 in course fee payment assistance for fall and spring semesters.

Career Development

Success Coach

Each student is assigned a Metropolitan College student success counselor to answer questions, provide career development services and provide resources to support your success!

Career Development

Career Ready Graduate

Students complete a career assessment, write a resume, learn how to professionally network, and practice interviewing. The MC Career Guide program and Career Pathways connect students to area employers to support their career growth.

Financial Stability

Grow Your Wealth

Stack other financial aid, like KEES and scholarships, along with MC benefits. Common Wealth Credit Union also offers the High 5 program to help students build wealth and build a foundation of financial security.

Ready to Launch Your Future?

More than 24,000 MC students have earned over 16,000 credentials since the inception of the program. You could be one of these success stories too!

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