The partnership through the Community College Educational Alliance Program was signed on February 18, 2026. 

JENKINTOWN, PA — Thomas Jefferson University and Manor College announce the creation of an exciting new partnership that will provide reduced tuition, collaborative initiatives and a wide range of degree and certificate opportunities aimed at fostering career advancement and lifelong learning for Manor College staff, faculty and members of the Board of Trustees and their immediate family members, and alumni.

Through the Community College Educational Alliance Program, those who choose to take advantage of this partnership will take the next step in their academic journey, expand their expertise in a challenging job market, and ultimately make an impact in their chosen career, with the discounted tuition making the process more accessible for families.

“At Jefferson, we understand the profound impact that collaboration has in shaping a dynamic educational environment,” says Dr. Susan Aldridge, president of Thomas Jefferson University. “Collectively, through this program, we are cultivating the growth of a robust and resilient ecosystem, to enhance the lives of its members within the community at both Jefferson and Manor College.”

Manor College, located in Jenkintown, was founded in 1947 by the Ukrainian Sisters of Saint Basil the Great. Manor College offers small, personalized education with a 12:1 student/teacher class ratio. The institution remains among the most affordable private colleges in Pennsylvania.

“Over the years, we have had a number of employees who have sought graduate degrees, and who have achieved them at discounted tuition rates thanks to agreements like this one,” Dr. Jonathan Peri, President of Manor College, said. “This relationship helps us to expand the quantity and quality of offerings to our community.”

Dr. Peri also highlighted the current articulation agreement for Manor College’s Pre-Nursing students to seamlessly integrate into Thomas Jefferson’s BSN program.

Jefferson offers an extensive selection of over 200 degrees and certificate programs, in ten Areas of Interest, which provide a diverse range of options to tailor an academic journey. These areas drive students beyond the traditional limits of academics to inspire change and test just how far we can take what we know and include:

• Architecture
• Business
• Design
• Engineering
• Fashion & Textiles
• Health
• Medicine
• Nursing
• Science
• Social Science

The partnership offers discounted tuition designed to enrich academic journeys while

helping to alleviate financial burdens. Benefits include:

• Up to 50% discount on select undergraduate programs
• 10% discount on select graduate degrees, certificates, and doctoral programs

To explore the full spectrum of reduced tuition rates, access the comprehensive list.

Eligible to participate through Manor College are:

• Current employees and faculty (including part-time).
• Active Board of Trustees members.
• Immediate family members of employees, faculty, and trustees.
• Alumni (excluding immediate family members).

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About Manor College: 

Located in suburban Philadelphia, Manor College is a small college that offers big opportunities and a stellar education – one with small classes full of big thinkers, and a big-hearted community ready to challenge all of our students to reach and grow. Manor offers more than 30 Associate’s, Bachelor’s and Certificate programs in Allied Health, Arts and Sciences, Business and Professional Studies, and Education to traditional age and adult students. Manor College is America’s only accredited institution of higher education founded by Ukrainian Sisters, the Sisters of Saint Basil the Great. Learn more at www.manor.edu.

About Thomas Jefferson University

Thomas Jefferson University, founded in 1824 as the Jefferson Medical College, is today a national doctoral research university and a pioneer in transdisciplinary, professional education.

Home of the Sidney Kimmel Medical College and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, Jefferson is a preeminent academic institution delivering high-impact education in over 200 undergraduate and graduate programs to 8,300 students across 10 colleges. The University’s academic offerings now include architecture, business, design, engineering, fashion, health, medicine, science, social science and textiles. Jefferson is redefining the higher education value proposition with an approach that is collaborative and active; increasingly global; integrated with industry; focused on research across disciplines to foster innovation and discovery; and technology-enhanced. Student-athletes compete as the Jefferson Rams in the NCAA Division II Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference.