Quick Facts and FAQs about Sage After Work

Sage After Work is

A degree completion program offered through the coeducational Sage College of Albany. Students enter the program with a minimum of 40 credits or an associate degree, on their way to earning a bachelors degree or professional certificate. Sage After Work is an especially attractive choice for students transferring from community colleges who need to work while completing their education.

What programs are offered through Sage After Work?

Sage After Work offers bachelors degrees in: Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Computer Network & System Administration, Crime & Justice Policy, Interdisciplinary Studies, Liberal Studies, Legal Studies, BS in Nursing for RNs, Psychology, and Social Studies.

Certificate Programs include: Legal Studies, Web Site Design and Administration, Computing Business Applications, and Computing Network Support.

Click here for a full course listing and schedule.

How do I apply?

  • Call (518) 292-1730 to schedule a consultation with a Sage After Work admission counselor
  • Bring an official college transcript in an original, unopened/sealed envelope to the Sage After Work office
  • Fill out an application and our admission counselors may admit you on the spot if you are qualified to receive an application fee waiver
  • Apply online
  • Or request a paper application or more information at (518) 292-1730.

What are the admission requirements?

It is strongly recommended that students come to Sage After Work with a minimum of 45 college credits and have a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Students are admitted to the Sage After Work Program after an evaluation of their application and of their transfer credits.

How many of my credits will transfer?

You can transfer up to 66 credits from an accredited two-year institution and up to 90 credits from an accredited four-year institution (for a maximum total of 90 credits). For credits earned through traditional classroom work, evaluation is on a course-by-course basis for all work in which grades of C or above have been earned.

I have had a lot of on-the-job training. Can I get credit for my experience?

The Credit for Prior Learning program gives highly qualified students college credit if they can document relevant life and learning experience. Interested students must show Sage their portfolio and other documentation as part of the assessment process (fees apply). A highly-motivated student may earn as many as 30 credits for life experience. This is a highly individualized and selective process. Credit will be given where it is due, but the bar is high. Individual portfolio review sessions run throughout the year.

What should I do if I apply close to the beginning of the semester?

Our admission and financial aid officers will work with you on an individual basis. We encourage you to apply as early as possible so you can receive the maximum financial aid possible. In order for you to be considered for the federal Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), you need to register before the beginning of the semester.

Do I need to apply to take courses?

You may take up to nine (9) credits (approximately three courses) without being a matriculated student. Matriculated means you are an enrolled student.

What will it cost me to complete my degree?

For the most up-to-date tuition costs per credit, please visit the Sage After Work Cost & Aid page. A $50 deposit (credited toward tuition) is required at the time of registration, but is refundable up until the first day of classes.

Is financial aid available?

To qualify for financial aid as a full-time student, you must register at the beginning of the semester for all your courses and must take at least 12 semester hours within a 15-week semester. In order for you to be considered for the federal Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), you need to register before the beginning of the semester. To be considered full-time for financial aid purposes, you can choose to take a traditional course, an on-demand course, an intensive weekend course, and a half-semester short course, as long as you register for all twelve credits at the beginning of the semester. Students are eligible for part-time aid if they enroll up for at least 6 credits within a 15-week semester. Students not seeking aid can enroll for any course up to the end of the drop/add period. Contact the Financial Aid Office at (518) 292-1781 or visit the Sage After Work Cost & Aid page.

What will my financial aid package consists of?

Once youve been accepted to Sage and have filled out and filed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms, the Office of Financial Aid Services will prepare your aid package and mail it to your home. You can file the FAFSA online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/. Call (518) 292- 1781 to request a paper form.

My employer offers tuition assistance, do you have any special programs?

Sage offers tuition assistance to nearly 100 companies and non-profit organizations through its Corporate Reimbursement and Health Alliance Systems Discount Program. Click here to learn more and see if your employer is involved.

If you would like your employer to become a member of Sages Corporate Reimbursement or Health Alliance Systems Discount Program, please contact Shannon Easton at (518) 292-1730 or at eastos@sage.edu

Who will my professors be?

Our faculty members are practicing professionals in the Capital Region and experts in their field. They will offer you perspective and advice on choosing a program or major. We will be happy to arrange a convenient time for you to meet with a member of The Sage Colleges faculty.

Where do I go for help?

The Sage After Work office will help you through the entire process. We will organize a one-on-one meeting with a Sage After Work admission advisor and counselor to plan your schedule, review transfer credits, academic requirements, and anticipated graduation timeline, as well as important campus resources.

Contact the Office of Admission at (518) 292-1730, to set up an advising appointment. Once enrolled for one term, you will be assigned a full-time faculty advisor who will be your primary resource to help you understand graduation requirements, course selection, and career paths.