Faculty and Staff Petition Ohio Legislators on Behalf of Students

WGU's mission is to provide an affordable education to assist all in achieving their dream and those living in the state of Ohio are also deserving of the ability to access the great opportunities provided by WGU! Please remove the language from HB 166 that unfairly penalizes WGU Ohio students!

Please remove harmful language from HB 166. WGU students seek affordable and accessible higher education pathways that will allow them greater career opportunities in your state!

Student obsession is a pillar of the WGU leadership model and mission to provide access to higher education that acknowledges and utilizes the talents and skills students bring to their varied academic paths. With that in mind, please provide full support to WGU students and remove the harmful amendment to HB166 that would threaten the state affiliation of WGU with Ohio and Ohio students' ability to reach their education-to-career goals.

Ohio students deserve the same opportunities as students from other states, and WGU is a valuable and well-respected institution across the nation. Why would some Ohioans be denied that educational opportunity?

Western Governor's University is a school with rigorous academic standards that allows adults to integrate education into their busy lifestyle. It is not a degree mill. It is not a predatory for profit college. Please support Ohio students in making their own decisions about where they obtain a legitimate degree and ensure that their choices are not limited by well-meaning but unhelpful legislation.

WGU gives access to quality higher education to many who might not otherwise have an opportunity due to obligations to work and family. Please remove the harmful language from HB 166 that stands in the way of authorization of WGU Ohio.

WGU provides opportunities for Ohioans to advance their education and their lives. It provides excellent access for quality education for future teachers to obtain their undergraduate degree and practicing teachers to obtain their master's degrees.

Please remove the harmful language from HB 166. Our students strive for excellence and in many cases the dream of a college degree can only be achieved with the addition of state financial aid. The support for WGU is far reaching; the success of our students is never ending. Please do not cause a roadblock for student achievement. Please remove the language from HB 166 that prohibits the renewal of the authorization of WGU Ohio.

WGU exists to provide an affordable education to assist all in achieving their dream and those living in the state of Ohio are also deserving of the ability to access the great opportunities that are provided by WGU! Please remove the language from HB 166 that unfairly penalizes WGU Ohio students!

WGU exists to make it easier for people to get an education while balancing other important commitments. A college degree helps our students advance at work or break into a new field, helping to fulfill their dreams. The loss of state financial aid can crush those dreams by making the education we offer out of reach. The vast majority of our students report being satisfied with the education they obtained at WGU, as do their employers. Please remove the roadblock to their goals found in HB166.

WGU Ohio students deserve an equal opportunity to apply for state financial aid and pursue their degrees from a university that accommodates their demanding lifestyles. Please remove the language in HB 166 that jeopardizes the renewal of the authorization of WGU Ohio.

Please remove the harmful language from HB 166 that would prohibit the Chancellor of Higher Education from granting or renewing authorization of WGU Ohio.

WGU Ohio students deserve to apply for state financial aid and pursue their higher education degrees from an accredited university that fits their busy lifestyles. Please remove the language in HB 166 that would prohibit the renewal of the authorization of WGU Ohio.

Students have a right to choose their accredited academic options!

Ohio students need bridges, not barriers to higher education. Support ALL students! Why would anyone want to limit student access to higher education?

Please give our Ohio students the chance to achieve their dreams!

Please remove the harmful amendment to HB166 - Ohio needs workforce-prepared students and students need choices and accessibility with their higher education.

Please continue to support students in Ohio! Thank you!

Please give our Ohio students an opportunity to achieve their goals!

Please continue to allow our Ohio students the right to choose, attend and have state funding for the Institution of their choice. Our Graduates help the state in tremendous ways! Thank you!