Bottom Line partners with Miami University Regionals Early College Academy
First-generation ECA students will receive guidance through Bottom Line's College Access Program
Bottom Line partners with Miami University Regionals Early College Academy
First-generation high school seniors from under-resourced backgrounds who are enrolled in the Early College Academy at Miami University Regionals will benefit greatly from a new partnership with Bottom Line. These students will participate in Bottom Line's College Access Program, working closely with a full-time Bottom Line advisor during their final year of high school to prepare for a successful transition to college life at Miami University where they will have the option to enroll in Bottom Line’s College Success Program.
“Bottom Line is excited and honored to be working with both the Early College Academy and Miami University Regionals to serve students throughout their post-secondary journey,” said James Cosby, executive director of Bottom Line Ohio. “This partnership is representative of our shared goals of helping first-generation college students benefit from the life-changing impact of a bachelor's degree.”
Early College Academy students can earn college credits at Miami University, and their participation in the Access Program allows them to receive personalized guidance and resources tailored to their academic and personal needs. Through a series of one-on-one meetings, Bottom Line's full-time Access advisors will help seniors build balanced college lists, brainstorm, write, and revise college essays, apply for financial aid, identify scholarships, and much more.
“We are delighted about the opportunity of engaging our Early College Academy students in their academic journey guided by the Bottom Line advisors,” said Liza Skryzhevska, Miami Regionals associate dean for academic affairs.
Students who enroll in Miami University or in any of Bottom Line’s other partner colleges will transition seamlessly into the College Success Program, starting in fall 2025. This program offers ongoing free one-on-one advising for up to six years of a college student’s academic journey, with the goal of helping students graduate and obtain a successful first career. Students who enroll in Bottom Line are more likely to graduate high school, persist through and graduate college, and work locally upon graduation.
About Bottom Line
Bottom Line partners with degree-aspiring students from under-resourced communities to get into and through college and successfully launch a career. They are committed to building strong connections with their students, providing them with individual support, and ensuring they have the guidance they need to persist and earn a college degree.
About Early College Academy
The Early College Academy at Miami University Regionals is a unique partnership between Miami University and the local school districts in Butler and Hamilton counties, offering an advanced academic curriculum that enables students to simultaneously complete their high school education and earn a Miami associate’s degree.
About Miami University Regionals
For more than a half-century, Miami University Regionals, through their open admission policy, has welcomed students of all ages seeking certificates, associate degrees, and bachelor’s degrees. The Regionals vision — empowering minds, strengthening communities — is at the heart of all they do. Actively engaging with the communities they serve, Miami University Regionals has locations in Hamilton, Middletown, and West Chester. Miami University Online has grown with expert leadership in online learning since 1999.
