The U.S Department of Education delayed a recent meeting with Eastern Gateway Community College (EGCC) to hash out the details of the Union Free College program. But it is believed talks will continue between the parties. In the meantime, OCSEA members and their families who have questions about fall enrollment should talk directly to Eastern Gateway, Central State and Paul Quinn. Specifically at this time, any questions current students have regarding Union Free College should be directed to EGCC, CSU and Paul Quinn advisors or the schools' financial aid offices to avoid any miscommunication or confusion.
The union website where OCSEA members and their families start the enrollment process will not be back online until all issues are hammered out between the parties.
OCSEA, Eastern Gateway and the other partner schools want a quick resolution to this, but it needs to be resolved methodically so that union members and families know exactly what is happening going forward.
OCSEA members who utilize the union-negotiated Union Education Trust (UET) should not be impacted and can attend Eastern Gateway or any regionally accredited school participating in the UET program. Members who have questions about their UET education contractual benefits should contact the UET directly a 1-866-436-7900.