Zackary Allen of Rockingham is a former dual enrollment student who received the RichmondCC Guarantee in 2017 and paid zero tuition for two years at RichmondCC. Zackary said receiving the Guarantee greatly influenced his decision to attend RichmondCC, and it provided an easy transition from high school to college student. He graduated with an Associate in Criminal Justice and transferred to the University of North Carolina-Pembroke, where he completed a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice. He has been a deputy sheriff for about four years with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office. Zackary said the RichmondCC

Did you feel like you were well prepared when you got to UNCP?

After attending Richmond Community College, I transferred to the University of North Carolina at Pembroke to further my education. Beginning my education at Richmond Community College helped me prepare for UNCP, and the experience was similar. Furthermore, the articulation agreement between RichmondCC and UNCP made the transition easy.

Do you feel like you had a well-rounded college experience?

Yes, I had a well-rounded college experience, and I recommend taking advantage of the RichmondCC guarantee program.

Did you or your family save money by starting at RichmondCC and then transferring?

Starting at Richmond Community College before transferring to a university was cost-effective due to the RichmondCC Guarantee waiving tuition costs.

Why would you recommend someone attend RichmondCC first versus going straight to a four-year university after graduating high school?

I recommend attending Richmond Community College before enrolling in a university because you can receive a quality education at RichmondCC at a much lower price.