Union Benefit Program

 
 

Each individual student application is reviewed for eligibility under Paul Quinn College standards; admission is not guaranteed. All students who are awarded any type of federal, state and/or institutional aid (including the Student Success Grant awarded to eligible Union admits, must complete the financial aid process and meet Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements. Not all admitted students are eligible for the Student Success Grant.

We are proud to be a partner in the Free College Benefit, the first-of-its-kind program to provide eligible students access to online, accredited programs through partnerships with colleges and universities committed to providing a quality education experience without debt.   This program provides students the opportunity to earn relevant and in-demand degrees taught by highly qualified professors with no out-of-pocket cost for students who qualify. Students who are not eligible for the full-funding benefit may qualify for student loans to help cover out-of-pocket costs. Admitted students will receive an award letter outlining their financial obligation (if applicable). Not all admitted students are eligible for the Student Success Grant.

We’re honored to be trusted by America’s labor unions, who have long been committed to providing meaningful educational opportunities that improve the quality of life for union members and their families.  

And we are pleased to collaborate with national economic and social justice organizations to help build transformative change in education for everyday Americans.  Our partnerships allow us to remove financial obstacles while democratizing education for all.

Complete this application if you were referred to Paul Quinn College as an education partner by the Student Resource Center.


What’s Required for Admissions?

All applicants to the Paul Quinn Bachelor Completion program must meet the following admission requirements:

  • Have completed at least one or more earned college credit and not have yet earned a bachelor’s degree or higher.
  • Self-certification of high school required for students who have earned less than 12 college credits.
  • Have official transcripts from previously attended institutions submitted for an admission decision.
  • It is the student’s responsibility to submit any official transcripts that they would like evaluated for transfer credits prior to the start of classes.

Each individual student application is reviewed for eligibility under Paul Quinn College standards; admission is not guaranteed.

Free College Benefit Admission Guidelines

If you meet the criteria above, please submit this interest form: Paul Quinn College Interest Form

After the interest form is reviewed, an application link specific to the union program will be provided. You must only use that application link, as it will ensure that the appropriate benefits are connected to your file. Going straight to Paul Quinn’s general application will slow down your enrollment.

Tuition/Fees and Financial Aid

  • Prospective and continuing students MUST complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and any verification steps required.
  • DACA, undocumented and Dreamer studentss may be eligible for state funding if they are TX Residents.
  • Students who are not eligible for the full-funding benefit may qualify for student loans to help cover out-of-pocket costs. Admitted students will receive an award letter outlining their financial obligation (if applicable).
  • All students who are awarded any type of federal, state and/or institutional aid (including the Student Success Grant awarded to eligible Union admits, must complete the financial aid process and meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Each individual student application is reviewed for eligibility under Paul Quinn College standards; admission is not guaranteed. All students who are awarded any type of federal, state and/or institutional aid (including the Student Success Grant awarded to eligible Union admits, must complete the financial aid process and meet Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements.

Academic Advising

  • Accepted Students can register once their official transfer of credit evaluation is completed by the Office of the Registrar. Please allow 8-12 weeks for review. Once the transfer evaluation is complete, students will be sent an appointment scheduling link to meet with a member of the advising team for registration.

Who is Eligible?

  • The Bachelor Completion program is open to union members in good standing, who are full dues-paying members or retiree members, and their families who meet the institution and program-specific admission and eligibility requirements outlined above. Families are children (or stepchildren), grandchildren (or step-grandchildren), spouses, domestic partners, financial dependents, siblings, and parents, including in-laws. Additional family members may qualify. Check with your union to confirm.

How do I submit my official transcripts?

Please send your official transcripts from all previous colleges attended to Paul Quinn College as indicated below. Visit your previous college or university’s website and follow their transcript request process.

  • Electronic transcripts- Paul Quinn College prefers electronic transcripts. They accept electronic transcripts from other institutions and from third-party transcript providers. In both cases, electronic transcripts must be sent from the provider directly to Paul Quinn College. For electronic transcripts please use emforms@pqc.edu

  • Mailed Paper Transcripts- official transcripts must arrive in official, university-sealed envelopes at the following mailing address:

Paul Quinn College

ATTN: Enrollment Management

3837 Simpson Stuart Road

Dallas, TX 75241-4398

What if I have questions? How can I talk to someone?

I have questions? How can I talk to someone? There are special contact methods set up for partnership students- you are encouraged to use them over contacting individual Paul Quinn offices directly for best services.

I am having trouble logging in to my student portals. how do I submit a help request?

Student credentials are sent via email from admissions@pqc.edu a week after you register for courses.

If you have received your credential information, and are having problems logging in, please submit a request and explain your login issues: Student Login Issue Request Form.

You should expect a response within 3-4 business days.

If you have any questions, use the form below to send us an e-mail to srcsupport@pqc.edu