Dale Leatherwood shares little known strategies to help traditional and non-traditional students obtain a college degree faster and cheaper. You can graduate from college with zero debt, or if you get a loan, it should be like a car payment, not a house payment. Dale is a leader in higher education. He is the chief marketing officer at Columbia Southern University and the co-founder of an education concierge firm. You can reach Dale through LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/daleleatherwood/

Some of the highlights Dale shares:

More than 42 million Americans have some college credit, but haven't earned a college degree
Now is the best time to finish college and get a diploma - there are so many options!
How to graduate from college with zero debt
Understanding how to use all the educational resources available such as: transfer credit, CLEP tests, prior learning assessments, 3rd party online credit providers, etc.
Finding flexible and attainable options
If you require a school loan, it should be like a car payment, not a house payment
Advice for non-traditional students
How to get work experience and training evaluated for possible college credit
How to finish what you started
How to save time and money
How to protect yourself from disappointment by getting it in writing
Education can be the "tie breaker" that helps you accelerate your career
Learning to move forward in small, attainable steps
How to encapsulate former classes and experience into a certificate or Associate Degree
Creating a game plan that works for you
How to adapt education to meet your life
Learn about tuition assistance or tuition reimbursement
What is your objective?
Understanding the difference between Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Classes
And more

Disclaimers:

Statement: “CSU ranks in the top 1% of schools for affordability.”

Disclaimer: Based on tuition and fees compared to 4-year U.S. Colleges with largest fully-distance enrollment (IPEDS 2022 Fall Enrollment Survey)

Statement: Any mention of transfer credits and evaluating experience for credit

Disclaimer: Pending Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) process. Amount of transfer credits is dependent upon transcript evaluation.

Statement: “…nearly 2/3 of our recent graduates finish their degrees with zero (student loan) debt.”

Disclaimer: Data calculated from internal Columbia Southern University financial data, based on 65.1% with zero student loan debt from the graduating classes of 2021–2023

Statement: Any statement involving career advancement or student outcomes.

Disclaimer: Multiple factors, including prior experience, geography and degree field, affect career outcomes. CSU does not guarantee a job, promotion, salary increase, eligibility for a position, or other career growth.