Excelsior University and PITC Institute Partner to Expand Access to Nursing Programs

ALBANY, N.Y. – Excelsior University and PITC Institute are proud to announce a new partnership designed to expand access to educational opportunities. This collaboration creates a seamless and affordable pathway for PITC Institute Practical Nurse Associate in Specialized Technology degree graduates to continue their education and advance their careers through Excelsior’s portfolio of online degree programs, including further studies in nursing and health sciences.

Through this partnership, eligible students will benefit from:

• 10% tuition discount on undergraduate and graduate tuition.
• Tuition deferral option, allowing eligible students whose employers offer to repay some or all of their tuition.
• Personalized support from an enrollment specialist to answer questions and guide students through the enrollment process.
• Dedicated partnership webpage with program details, transfer information, and enrollment guidance.

These educational partnership benefits are also available for eligible PITC Institute employees, as well as their spouses or domestic partners and children.

“Excelsior’s partnership with PITC Institute helps learners continue their healthcare education with greater flexibility and more opportunities for academic and professional growth,” said Excelsior University President David Schejbal. “Through collaborations like this, higher education institutions can support lifelong learning while meeting the needs of an evolving workforce.”

“At PITC Institute, we are committed to creating opportunities for our graduates to continue building on the education and skills they have worked so hard to achieve,” said Shahid Ahmed, president of PITC Institute. “Our partnership with Excelsior University provides PITC graduates with an accessible pathway to advance their education, expand their professional opportunities, and continue growing within the nursing and healthcare professions.”

Excelsior University’s online and hybrid online/in-person programs are designed to meet working adult students where they are, academically and geographically. Excelsior’s rolling admissions calendar offers additional flexibility for students to register for classes on a schedule that fits their lives.

For more information on the partnership, visit excelsior.edu/partner/pitc-institute.

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Media contact Excelsior University:
Jason Bonafide, jbonafide@excelsior.edu, 518-608-8446

Partnership contact:
Jane Kelley, Business Development Manager, jkelley@excelsior.edu, 518-332-5758

About Excelsior University

Excelsior University is an accredited, not-for-profit higher education institution focused on helping learners complete their degrees and advance their careers. Excelsior contributes to the development of a diverse, educated, and career-ready society by valuing lifelong learning with an emphasis on serving individuals historically underrepresented in higher education. Founded in 1971 in Albany, New York, Excelsior meets students where they are — academically and geographically — removing obstacles to the educational goals of adults pursuing continuing education and degree completion. Our pillars include innovation, flexibility, academic excellence, and integrity.

Excelsior is a not-for-profit university with a main campus in Albany, New York, and an educational site in St. Petersburg, Florida. Excelsior University’s academic programs are registered by the New York State Education Department, with additional licensing for Florida-based programs.

Licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education (License No. 12928). Additional information regarding this institution may be obtained by contacting the Commission at 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL 323099-0400, toll-free number: (888)-224-6684.