"George Mason University and Germanna Community College have entered into a new partnership that will deliver a streamlined pathway for degrees with a significant cost savings.

'(The partnership will) open higher education up to all students without burdening them with debt,' Germanna President Janet Gullickson told the crowd at an agreement signing ceremony on June 6.

The new Mason Academy at Germanna delivers a locally focused and streamlined pathway for degrees in business, cybersecurity and other programs, officials said.

The Academy features a financial aid process including significant cost savings and access to additional grant programs, as well as a dedicated advisor for each student through their college journey to ensure success with no loss of credits, Mason President Gregory Washington said," reports InsideNOVA.

Photo: Dr. Shashuna Gray and Kameron Williams at Germanna Community College.