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Honoring First Responders With Affordable Education: 70+ College Credits for $70

  • Writer: Manit Kaushal
    Manit Kaushal
  • 3 days ago
  • 3 min read
Badges for EMT, Fire Dept., and Police are displayed on a black background with "FIRST RESPONDERS" text underneath, symbolizing unity.

When most people hear a siren, they hope help is on the way. First responders are that help. They’re the ones running into burning homes, stabilizing patients in life-or-death moments, handling chaotic 911 calls, and keeping our communities safe day after day. Their work is demanding, unpredictable, and often invisible to the outside world.

At UPI Study, we wanted to create something meaningful for the people who give so much. That led us to an offer built around one simple idea: make college more accessible for first responders and their families.

So we created a pathway that gives them 70+ college credits — plus an official transcript — for just $70.

No fine print. No extra fees. Just a genuine thank-you.


Who Counts as a First Responder?

People often think “first responder” only means police or firefighters, but the community is much bigger. It includes:

Emergency Medical Personnel

  • EMTs

  • Paramedics

  • Medical first responders

Fire and Rescue

  • Firefighters

  • Rescue technicians

  • Hazmat teams

Law Enforcement

  • Police officers

  • Sheriffs and deputies

  • Public safety officers

Emergency Communication Staff

  • 911 operators

  • Dispatchers

  • Telecommunicators

These roles require quick decisions, calm under pressure, and constant training. Education is a huge part of staying prepared — and moving forward in their careers.


Why Education Matters for First Responders

Whether someone wants to step into leadership, transition into an administrative role, qualify for a promotion, or prepare for a second career later in life, college credits can open doors that aren’t always obvious at the start.

The challenge is time and cost. Shift work makes traditional classes tough, and tuition can be overwhelming — especially for families.

That’s the problem this program solves.


What UPI Study Offers

We designed this pathway to be simple and flexible, because first responders don’t have time to deal with complicated systems.

✔ 70+ College Credits for $70

One affordable fee gives you access to a full library of courses. These credits align with standard U.S. general education requirements, so you can knock out your gen eds without stress or huge bills.

You’ll find courses in:

  • Business

  • Computer Science

  • Psychology

  • Humanities

  • Social Sciences

  • Math and Science… and more.

These are real, transferable credits that can plug directly into many U.S. bachelor’s degree programs.

✔ Complete Your Gen Eds Affordably

General education requirements make up a large chunk of most degrees. With our 70+ courses, you can finish many of those foundational credits at a fraction of the usual cost — saving years of time and thousands of dollars.

✔ Official Transcript Included

Once you finish your courses, you’ll receive an official transcript you can use for college admissions or career advancement.

✔ Flexible Learning That Fits Your Life

Work nights? Long shifts? Rotating schedules? No problem. You move at your own pace.

✔ Family Members Are Eligible

Your spouse, children, and dependents can also use the $70 offer. When one person serves, the whole family sacrifices — so we support the whole family.

✔ A Head Start on an Affordable U.S. Degree

With gen eds and other credits already done, transferring into a bachelor’s program becomes cheaper, faster, and far more achievable.


Why We Built This Program

Behind every uniform is a person balancing work, family life, and future goals. Too many first responders feel that education is out of reach because of cost or time.

This program changes that.It’s not about profits. It’s about gratitude.

You show up for others when it matters most. We want to show up for you.


Who This Program Helps Most

This is a strong fit for:

  • First responders ready for career advancement

  • Family members wanting an affordable start to college

  • Adults planning to transfer into a U.S. bachelor’s degree

  • Anyone with a demanding or irregular schedule

  • Families looking for high-quality, credible credits without massive tuition costs


How to Get Started

Once you sign up, you’ll get:

  • Access to all 70+ included courses

  • Guidance on pacing and completing your credits

  • Support for requesting your official transcript

  • Help identify colleges that accept your credits

You can start learning the same day you enroll.


A Small Way to Say Thank You

First responders hold our communities together, often without recognition or rest. Offering 70+ credits for $70, including gen eds and courses across business, psychology, and computer science, is a small but meaningful way for us to give back.

If you’re a first responder — or part of a first responder’s family — we’d be honored to help you move forward.

Your service protects everyone else. Let this be the moment you invest in your own future.


 
 
 

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