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Dive Brief:
- WGU Academy, the college readiness arm of Western Governors University, announced this week that it has become a separate nonprofit corporation.
- The academy, which uses competency-based education, began enrolling students last year that the university deemed not yet ready for its regular programs. It guarantees students admission to the university if they meet certain requirements.
- By separating from the university, WGU Academy aims to expand its work offering similar college-readiness and developmental education programs to employers, high schools and other higher education institutions.
Dive Insight:
WGU Academy students pay a monthly fee of $150 and can take college-level courses in several subjects, such as writing and math. Students also enroll in a noncredit course meant to develop confidence and learning skills.
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