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FEATURING

the fee structure, grants and scholarships o ered to the students at RISE!

AN OVERVIEW

into our simple admission procedure at RISE. Apply now and start your journey towards academeic excellence

AN INSIGHT

HIGHLIGHTING

into our unique range of student and alumni services

everything you need to know about RISE, our Programmes, and our unique advantages

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EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY
RISE University delivers education with the aim of nourishing and promoting the personal growth of undergraduate and postgraduate students. The university stands strong on its educational philosophy - to provide a ordable yet quality education to the students through their state of the art online education environment, excellent teaching techniques and 24/7 available academic counseling. RISE University expects its students to fully understand the academic knowledge being taught to them during their association with the university and implement them to comprehend, analyze and solve personal,professional, economic and social constraints. The students of RISE are being taught only with the purpose of transforming their personalities into in uential individuals that lead others in all aspects of life.

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TABLE OF CONTENT
03. Welcome to RISE University
04. About RISE University 05. Global Presence 06. International Accreditation 07. Faculty 08. A liated Universities 09. Partner Employers 10. Programmes O ered 11. Schools & Majors O ered 12. Student Consutlants 13. RISE Career Centre 14. RISE Alumni- Achieveing Great Things

15. Tuition & Finance

16. Tuition and Fee Structure 17. Grants & Scholarship 18. Fee Reducing Methods 19. Payment Options

23. Student and Alumni Services

24. Easy-to-use personalized student area 24. Credit Transfer 24. Prior Learning Credits 25. Career Placement Services 25. 24/7 Consultancy

20. Become a Student at RISE

21. Application Procedure 22. Eligibility Criteria 22. RISE Advantages

26. Personalized alumni area 26. Lifetime credentials veri cation service 26. Employer Tuition Reimbursement Programs 27. Apostille and Embassy legalization Services

Welcome to Rise University

Mission
RISE University believes in acknowledging the students with skills needed to overtake the challenges and become an exponential gure in all walks of life. This will be achieved by delivering quality, exible and a ordable education to those who seek it, thus bene ting the personal, economic and social aspects of individual lives globally.

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About RISE University

Convenience, exibility and a ordability are some of the reasons that have attracted students from all over the world to become a part of RISE University. By attending classes on your preferred time and schedule, you will be earning an accredited online degree that will take you wherever you want to go. With RISE's accredited programmes, success lies a short distance ahead.

Complete your Degree at Your Desired Pace

RISE Universitys accredited online degree programmes are o ered to the students in a highly convenient and exible manner, allowing them to complete their degree programme according to their preferred pace and schedule. With our e cient educational system, you can maintain a perfect balance between work and study. To ensure that your academic journey at RISE goes smoothly, you will be provided with complete support from our consultants and support department.

Prepare for a Succesful Future at RISE University

At RISE, you are prepared for a promising future . Our graduates currently hold top managerial positions at several renowned organizations worldwide. They are considered an asset by their employers because of their positive contributions to their organizations. RISE's students are taught by faculty, having more than fteen to twenty years of experience in their respective elds. In addition, the challenging curriculum helps the students stay up-to-date with the ongoing trends in the market and thus, when they enter the corporate world, they are easily able to achieve their professional goals.

Rise University is present in:

America Europe Asia Middle East Africa Australia

Global Presence

RISE University is present simply everywhere and anywhere, allowing students to study from all corners of the world. Over the years, RISE has created its presence in many regions of the world. As a result, no matter where you are, as long as youre connected to the Internet, you can access your virtual classrooms and nish your graduation.

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International Accreditation
educational quality assurance agency, working to improve the standards of education all over the world. IAO granted RISE University accreditation after a thorough evaluation of the universitys online education system, academic management, curriculum, teaching sta and overall institutional performance. IAOs accreditation is a mark of global acceptance for RISE University. Our degrees are acknowledged globally, allowing the students to enjoy professional success without any geographical restrictions.

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All the degree, diploma and certi cate programmes of RISE are accredited by IAO. IAO is a globally recognized

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Our Faculty Will Be Your Source to Success!

RISE University has some of the world's best faculty members on its panel. These faculty members are working professionals who have extensive knowledge of their respective elds. All of our faculty members are dedicated teachers with passion to instill the knowledge they have learned through their experience. Their excellent academic and professional background allows them to conduct stimulating and productive online sessions. They will be your perfect guide and will take you to your success, both in the classroom and in your career

I enjoy my time here as a faculty. I get to interact with students from all corners of the world through one platform. The idea that my knowledge is being delivered worldwide motivates me to perform better in each class. Dr. Anastasis Petrou Applied Arts

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A liate Universities & Institutes

RISE University continuously strives to provide quality education that is easily accessible to students around the world. To achieve this goal, RISE has developed strategic partnerships and a liations with well known universities and educational providers worldwide. These institutes are now able to o er quality online education to their students. This is highly bene cial for working adults who nd it di cult to attend campus based universities. These individuals can now complete their education through the virtual classrooms of RISE University. RISE Universitys high approval rating among partner educational institutes worldwide is another sign of the con dence and trust the global education industry has on the largest online university in the world.

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Partner Employers
RISE has partnered with top employers from around the world in order to facilitate the university's internship and career placement programme. This has helped students attain internships and lucrative jobs at reputed organisations. Employers prefer the graduates of RISE University because of their strong communication, analytical and leadership skills. Our graduates are successfully employed at managerial levels at many well-known national and multinational companies. Our partnered employers also refer their employees to enroll at RISE University. Their employees are eligible for our Employer Tuition Reimbursement Programme, their tuition fees are directly transferred to RISE by student's respective employer.

I am glad my employer referred me to RISE University for the completion of masters degree. With the university's self-paced and exible online educational system, I was able to maintain a perfect balance between work and studies and completed my programme in less than one year! Harry Thomson Masters in Social Services

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RISE University Programmes

RISE University, an internationally accredited higher education institute, o ers Degree, Diploma & Certi cate programmes in exclusive and renowned schools. Millions of students around the world have bene ted from our globally accredited recognized academics programmes, designed to hone their academic and professional skills. Our degree programmes are designed by faculty members who combine both academic and industry knowledge into courses that ensure quality and rigor. Our degree programmes are the rst choice of working adults across the globe for several appealing factors such as ease and a ordability, nancial assistance, exible duration and quality of education.

Degree Programmes
Foundation Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctorate Degree

Certi cate Programmes

Undergraduate Course Certi cate Undergraduate Certi cate Postgraduate Course Certi cate Postgraduate Certi cate

Diploma Programmes
Undergraduate Diploma Postgraduate Diploma

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Schools and Majors O ered

RISE University holds expertise in many diversi ed schools and programmes. From Business & Management to Engineering to a degree in Computer Science or Mass Communication, the university around o ers 1,100 programmes in 16 schools of study. These schools have been designed and developed according to the modern trends and needs of the current and future economies.
Such a diversi ed school pro le of RISE allows students to pursue their education in the eld they desire. Whether you want to be a creative artist, a nurse or a lawyer, RISE caters to all your academic need.

Renowned Schools
Our 10 renowned schools o er degree programmes in all the in-demand elds whereas our 6 exclusive schools o er degree programmes in elds which no other online university o ers.
Business and Management Criminal Justice Nursing Social Services Health Sciences Education Law and Legal Studies Political Science and Public Administration Psychology Computer Science

Exclusive Schools
Engineering Occupational Safety and Fire Sciences Social Sciences Applied Arts Performing Arts Natural Sciences

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Relentless Support Services

When you set goals for your career and your education, were here to help you achieve them. We provide a dedicated team of advisors to our students to support them from the day they enroll to the day they graduate.

Enrollment Advisor
Your enrollment advisor will walk you through the entire admission process and answer all your questions about programmes, fees, nancial assistance and everything you need to do before you begin your classes. S/He will also give you relevant information about transfer of educational and prior learning credits. Together, you and your advisor will create an educational plan that will help you earn your degree according to your own terms.

Academic Advisor
Your academic advisor will available for you throughout your association with RISE.S/He will not only help you select your courses, but will also activate the online classrooms and schedule your classes as per you plans. S/He will be there to support you at every step of the way from the day you enroll to the day you graduate. Additionally, he will act as a nancial advisor, telling you everything you need to know about the nancial options available to you, including scholarship, grants, fee payment options and other services.

Career Advisor
A career advisor will be available for you if you decide to bene t from career services. The advisor will help you enhance your employability by helping you draft your resume, build your professional network, give you interview tips, improve your salary negotiation skills and much more! Additionally, he will also keep you updated about the job vacancies available in your preferred region through job positing.

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RISE Career Centre

RISE University o ers its students excellent career development services and improves their employability through a number of ways. We aim to provide not only an outstanding learning experience but also ensure that professional ambitions are met. We o er our students the following exclusive services, and are certain that they will help them succeed both academically and professionally.

Job Placement Services

Through a number of channels, RISE University assists students to get a job that meets their requirements and has ample room for growth. Students are given regular updates about employment opportunities present in their pre ered regions through online job portals, alumni network corportate employers and other resources. Additionally, we have on our panel a large number of corporate employers who willingly hire RISE graduates every now and then.

Resume & Cover Letter Services

A well written, professional resume and cover letter are your ticket to your dream job. They are your written representation in the corporate world, and play a signi cant role in making a good impression on prospective employers. And with us, your perfect resume, cover letter and dream job are just a click away. RISE University o ers resume and cover letter writing services, without charging any extra cost. We have industry experts who would draft a professional resume and a cover letter as per your requirements

Career Counseling Services

Choosing or evaluating career choices can be a daunting task. Being a student or working adult, you might not be fully prepared to realize your ambitions and aspirations and choose a career path that is perfect for you. To help you in this regard, RISE o ers career counseling services that will equip you to fully utilize your potential and realize your ambitions. Additionally, you will also ge downloadable guide that reveals secrets to successful interviews

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RISE Alumni- Achieveing Great Things

Our alumni have achieved many inspiring milestones in their pro essional life. While some are successful professionals, hailing from prominent multinational corporations, others are entrepreneurs e ectively managing their businesses and executives working at small and mid-sized companies around the world.

RISE University rigorous academic programmes hone the pro essional skills of the students, helping them reach newer horizons. Our graduates use the knowledge they have learned during their years of association with RISE to move forward in their career and enjoy a greater standard of life. The eld of hotel management requires We are proud that our alumni is not only satis ed with our quality of education, but also nd RISE University programmes useful in their pro essional careers. They refer RISE University to others and also re-enroll to earn additional degrees. As a RISE graduate, you will have lifetime access to our exceptional and free of cost career services that will help you with your career planning and job searches. a deep understanding of di erent cultures and especially discipline- all of which I strengthened through my degree at RISE University Bill Colbert, PhD RISE Graduate

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Tuition & Finance

RISE is driven by its sole mission to provide low cost and high quality education to students across the globe. Our well-structured, well thought-out fee plans and outstanding education enable people from all walks of life to acquire a quality education irrespective of their nancial and geographical constraints.

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Tuition Fees Per Programme

Programmes O ered
Degree Programmes
Foundation Degree Foundation-to-Bachelor's Degree High School to Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctorate Degree (Applied) Doctorate Degree (Research) 6000* 5600* 9100* 7500* 11700* 11700*

Total Programme Fees *

Diploma Programmes
Undergraduate Diploma Post Graduate Diploma 2250* 3750*

Certi cate Programmes

Undergraduate Certi cate Post Graduate Certi cate Undergraduate Course Certi cate Post Graduate Course Certi cate 375* 1500* 1100* 750*

* You can further reduce this fee with the help of Presidential Scholarship and other di erent fee reducing methods.

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RISE Presidential Scholarship

RISE is driven by its sole mission of providing a ordable and high quality education to students across the globe. The University is far more a ordable than other top-rated universities of the world, both online and campus-based. To further our mission, we o er Presidential Scholarship to students with competent academic and professional accomplishments.

Who Can Apply?

Those who can apply for scholarship include: Working Adults Veterans Homeschool Military O cials Job Seekers

With RISE Presidential Scholarship Programme, I earned 16% discount in my entire program fee. Thankyou RISE for giving me the scholarship or it would have been impossible for me to earn a college degree. Jack Thomas Bachelors in Engineering

How to Apply?
1. You can express their interest in scholarship when you apply 2. Specify the category for which you quality. For example, if you are a working adult, select that option when asked. 3. Complete your admission formalities. If you qualify for the scholarship, you will be noti ed in your program overview and also through email. Your scholarship amount will also be communicated to you in your personalised student's area.

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Fee Reduction Methods

In addition to a scholarship, RISE University has introduced many ways through which a student can get a substantial reduction both in his programme fees and time needed to complete the education.

Credit Transfer
Get a reduction in your total programme fee and time through credit transfer. RISE University o ers the facility of transferring credits to students so that they can continue their education with exibility and complete their degree in time. RISE has an e cient stream line process of transferring credits which is designed to assist students in acquiring transfer credits in most of the courses possible.All you need to do is submit your transcript mentioning the number of courses with course titles which you have studied and you wish to transfer. We will accept the credit hours of those courses and reduce the equivalent from your programme.

Prior Learning Credits

RISE University gives you the opportunity of turning your life experience into college credits. It allows you to equate relevant work and life experience into college credits through our Prior Learning Assessment process. Professional training, such as seminars and courses provided by employers may be eligible for PLA. Licenses, certi cates and transcripts from colleges and institutions may also be eligible. Transferring PLA credits allows students to study with ease and earn their degree on time with a substantial reduction in their tuition fee.

Employer Tuition Reimbursement Programme

Many employers around the world o er the bene t of reimbursing educational tuition fees. Your employer has the option of paying your tuition fee directly and he can ask you to make the initial payment, reimbursing you at the end of the semester, each course or after you have received your grades. Also, your employer may agree to bear your additional expenses such as cost of your books, supplies and equipment. In any case scenario, if your employer decides to help you with your tuition fees then we can prepare your case for this bene t through our consultant.

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Fee Payment Options

With RISE fee payment option you can pay your programme fee according to your budget. You can choose from:

Discount up to

Complete Fee Payment Option

To minimize your nancial burden you can bene t from our complete fee payment option. If you pay the fees for your programme at once, you will get a discount up to 14.5%.

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7%

Fee Payment in 2 Installments

You can choose to pay your full fee in 2 easy installments. Using this option will entitle you to a 7% discount on your full program fee.

What I pay for one year at RISE, is what i paid for one quarter at the other college. When RISE states that they are a ordable they actually mean it! Linda Henry Masters in Business Management

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Admissions
Students can enroll at RISE University online globally and access to quality education with ease and exibility. Applying at RISE is simple, all you need to do is ll in the form with your personal and academic details and start your educational journey any time of the year.

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Admission Procedure
Keeping exibility and ease in view, RISE University has kept its admission process simple, allowing students to enroll in a few simple steps

Admission Requirements
Minimum eighteen years of age with proof of high school graduation or GSE/equivalent. Constant access to a computer with Internet access and Microsoft Vista/XP operating system and Microsoft O ce 2003 or higher. Capacity to devote 10 to 12 hours per week per course to coursework. Students applying for a masters

Step 1 - Fill out the Apply Now Form

Once you decide to enroll at RISE, the rst thing you have to do is ll out the apply now form and tell us a little about yourself, including your name, contact details and the programme you are interested in.

Step 2 - Choose Credit Transfer and Scholarship

Select the courses you wish to transfer credits for. You can earn credits up to 75 % of the total programme courses, from which a maximum of 25% of courses can be had from prior learning credits. Also, decide if you wish to apply for a scholarship.

Step 3 - View Programme Oveview

Once you complete your admission formalities, a programme overview is drafted for you. Programme overview will give relevant information about your nalized credit transfer courses, prior learning credits, nancial aid and total programme fees.

Step 4 - Pay Enrollment and Tuition Fees

To start your studies right away, you have to pay the enrollment fees and the total programme fees. After which, you will be given access to our virtual classrooms where you can nish your programme at your desired pace.

degree programme should have a bachelors degree from an accredited university or college. Students applying for a doctorate degree programme should have a masters degree from an accredited university or college.

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RISE Advantages
Flexible schedule.
Our exible online programs let you attend classes on your schedule, allowing you to work full-or part-time.

Web-based and mobile-phone based classrooms.

We o er cutting edge technology mobile and web based classrooms which makes it easy for you to learn even when you are on the go!

Dynamic learning experience.

Outstanding faculty.
You expect our faculty to hold advanced degrees in the elds they teach, and they do. They are also highly trained to facilitate a dynamic online learning experience which centers on your success.

You want classes that are relevant, interesting and challenging? Thats what our highly interactive online learning model delivers.

A ordable tuition fee.

RISE University is competitively priced with most state universities, and is about half the cost of most private colleges.

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16 specialized schools o ering 71 majors.

RISE University allows students to choose from 71 majors in 16 schools of study, which include 6 exclusive schools of study, not o ered commonly by any other online university.

Superior student support.

Financial options.

Receive individualized attention from instructors and proactive student coaching throughout your program.

Financing and nancial aid is available to those who qualify. RISE University programs may also be eligible for employer tuition reimbursement.

Student and Alumni Services

RISE University takes pride in o ering the most comprehensive student and alumni services. The student services, designed keeping in mind the requirements of our current students, allow them to study with complete ease. Whereas, our alumni services help our alumni to stay connected with us as we assist them in enhancing their career opportunities. Availablity and easy accessibility of the services to all the students is one of the main reasons why RISE is the rst choice of working adults across the globe.

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Student & Alumni Services

RISE University o ers a large variety of quality support services to its students, making their academic experience at RISE smooth and perfect. The services are designed to meet the needs of the students, helping them get used to the educational system of the university and learn career oriented skills to the maximum.

Easy-to-use personalized student area

Once you enroll as a RISE student, you get access to the easy-to-use personalized student area, where you can study and manage your complete programme without any hassle. After graduation you can use your ID and Password to access the Alumni area where you can enjoy all the bene tts we o er our alumni.

Credit Transfers of already studies courses

RISE University provides credit transfer service to all students. If you already possess credits relevant to your education , we will accept these credit hours and reduce the equivalent from your programme. So you wont have to study those course again. This will reduce both your tuition fee and time required to complete your education.

Prior Learning Credit Transfer

RISE University o ers working adults an easy way to acquire a degree of their choice. The University is giving students a chance to earn credits for the courses that match their professional experience. This way, they would not have to study those courses, allowing them to reduce their tuition fee and earn their degree on time.

I opted for RISE University because they were willing to transfer my credits at an a ordable cost, allowing me to earn my Bachelors degree within a year. I would recommend RISE to all the students wishing to get a cost friendly degree. Mary Hathway Bachelors in Business Management

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Student & Alumni Services

Over the years thousands of students have earned the rank of proud RISE alumni and have successfully graduated from RISE. In addition to providing them with exceptional learning experience through our various academic programmes, we also support our alumni in a variety of ways by o ering them exclusive Alumni services.

Career Services - Securing a Better Future of the Students

RISE University provides career placement services to students to increase their employability and facilitate professional growth. Our alumni keeps sharing various job opportunities that arise in their professional network. These updates are, then, circulated amongst our students to help them explore more opportunities. Accordingly, RISE s counselors create personalized recommendation for employment resources for the students. This results in placement prospects in accordance with the students pro le. Additionally, RISE University also o ers exclusive cover letter and resume writing services free of cost. We have a team of professionals who create your cover letter and resume according to your experience and aspirations.

Free Consultancy: Available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week

RISE educational consultants are at your service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. They guide you throughout your association with RISE University, right from the moment you register to the time you receive your degree and choose to take advantage of our alumni services. You are free to discuss everything regarding your program with these consultants, anytime you want. No matter which part of the world you are our consultants will always be there to guide you.

I really appreciate RISE career services. My career counselor helped me develop necessary skills required to be a successful professional. He also helped me draft an impressive resume and also assisted me in getting my dream job! Lorie Ramond Bachelors in Nursing

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Student & Alumni Services

Our academic programmes do not only educate students but also nourish their skills so they can enhance their career prospects and gain recognition in the corporate world. Our alumni appreciates the quality education they recieve throughout their years of association with our Universityand are also much content with the services that are o ered to them.

Personalized alumni area

As a RISE alumnus, you will be provided full access to your personalized, easy-to-use alumni area, as soon as you graduate or secure your desired certi cation. The area allows you to request required documents, get recommendations on which programmes and request other alumni services such as apostille and notarization services.

Lifetime credentials veri cation service

RISE University provides free lifetime credentials veri cation service to all students. All the documents of RISE students can be veri ed by employers directly from RISE University education consultants.

Employer Tuition Reimbursement Programmes

Many employers around the world o er the bene t of reimbursing tuition fees. Some also reimburse the cost of study materials. You can ask the HR department of your organization about this. If you need any help in preparing your case for this bene t, you can contact our consultants anytime on our toll free number 1-877-849(7473) or 0-800-635-(7473)

Working in di erent shifts, I didn't have time at all to go a traditional online university. Luckily I heard about Rise University from a couple of friends. I just loved the option to earn my degree through an online learning program. I prepared myself and passed the test and am now a proud university graduate Tom Clair Bachelors in Philosophy

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Student & Alumni Services

Apostille and Embassy legalization Services
RISE University maintains its relationship with its Alumni through the wide range of services o ered to them. At RISE, we do not only ensure that students pursue their academic goals but we also make certain that their career goals are met.Quality, a ordability, exibility and ease in scheduling learning plans makes RISE the rst choice of students from all over the world.
RISE University is an accredited, globally recognized university that believes in providing wide range of student and alumni services. Likewise, Apostle and Embassy Legalization service is another service provided by RISE University to ensure recognition and acceptability of the educational documents of their current students and alumni for their international use in all nations. The services can be bene ted at the time of applying for the degree and even after the degree delivery. If required by your employer or institute, we can provide services for Apostle and Embassy Legalization whenever you want. The documents will be attested and sent directly to your employer/institute.

I recommend RISE University because of its exceptional student and alumni support services. My consultant was with me at every step from enrollment to online classroom activation and getting me a job I currently work at. Matt Linderman Bachelors in Physcoloy

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Yes, you can earn your college degree.

Get into college and accelerate your career. Take the next step. Call us today. Before you know it, youll have your degree and the knowledge, skills and credentials you need to excel in your career.
To contact RISE University,
Call 1-877-849(7473) 0-800-635-(7473) Vist our website: www.riseuniversity.com

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