Debt-Free & In-Person: Classical Conversations' New College Program

Debt-Free & In-Person: Classical Conversations' New College Program

From Refining Rhetoric with Robert Bortins by Robert Bortins

May 13, 2026 · 33 min · Season 1 · Episode 215

About this episode

This episode discusses Classical Conversations' new college program aimed at reducing student debt for graduates.

The college cartel is charging $40,000 in average student debt — and Classical Conversations is done letting CC graduates walk into it unprepared. In this episode of Refining Rhetoric , host Robert Bortins and CC Plus director Will McCreery announce the Classical Fellowship: a brand-new program combining affordable online college (50% scholarship through Southeastern University) with in-person cohorts led by vetted CC site directors. If you have a Challenge IV graduate wondering what comes next — or you're a CC parent dreading the cost of college — this episode is for you. Learn how CC graduates get guaranteed enrollment, 50% off online tuition, and a classical community to walk through college with them. Pilot cohorts launching fall 2026 in Indiana, Texas, and Georgia. Online option available for families outside pilot cities. Learn more about Classical Fellowship here. This episode of Refining Rhetoric is sponsored by Classical Conversations' new 2026 Product Line: This April, Classical Conversations launched an exciting portfolio of new products designed to strengthen math fluency, develop critical reasoning skills, and equip families with practical tools for classical…

People in this episode

Host: Robert Bortins

Guest: Will McCreery

Topics covered

  • college program
  • student debt
  • classical education
  • affordable education
  • homeschooling
  • community support

Keywords

  • debt-free
  • Classical Conversations
  • college program
  • scholarship
  • in-person cohorts
  • homeschooling
  • classical education

Sponsors

Classical Conversations

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Classical Conversations, Southeastern University, Classical Fellowship

Products: 2026 Product Line

Places: Indiana, Texas, Georgia

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