Shaping the Future of Affordable Education
Gateway Education creates pathways for students, colleges, and businesses through affordable, flexible, and recognized courses.
Student-Focused Learning
Empowering learners with flexible, affordable education
Who We Are
At Gateway Education, we believe higher education should be within reach for everyone. Our online, self-paced courses are ACE-recommended for college credit and designed to help students save money, colleges expand access, and businesses empower their workforce.
We exist to open doors — making college more accessible, affordable, and achievable.
Who We Serve
Students
Save time and money by completing general education courses online that transfer to accredited colleges and universities.
Colleges
Partner with us to provide affordable pathways, improve retention, and expand opportunities for your students.
Businesses
Equip your workforce with flexible, accredited learning options that support career growth and organizational goals.
Our Mission
We remove barriers to education by making college more accessible, affordable, and achievable.
Our Values
Accessibility
Education that adapts to you.
Affordability
High-quality courses that save thousands on tuition.
Flexibility
Learn anytime, anywhere, at your own pace.
Support
Guidance every step of the way.
Gateway Education is powered by Distance Learning Systems™ (DLSII) — a nationally recognized provider of online learning solutions since 1999.
For more than two decades, DLSII has helped tens of thousands of students earn affordable college credit and transfer it toward their degree programs. Gateway Education builds on this legacy, introducing new flexible membership pathways that make higher education even more accessible.
Together, we are reshaping the way students, colleges, and businesses achieve educational success.
AI-Powered Learning is the Future
Experience personalized education with cutting-edge AI technology that adapts to your learning style and pace.
Meet Ellie
Your AI Tutor at Gateway Education
Wise. Supportive. And a Total Nerd for Knowledge.
Ellie is your trusty, AI-powered tutor available 24/7 to guide, explain, and cheer you on—with no shortcuts and no cheating. She believes in real learning, academic integrity, and helping you succeed the honest, brainy way.
What Ellie Does:
- ✅ Available 24/7—no appointment necessary
- ✅ Your 3AM study buddy who never flakes
- ✅ Turns "what even is this?" into "I got this"
- ✅ Patient—even on your 5th "wait, explain that again?"
- ✅ Guides you without doing the work for you
AI-Powered Tutoring
Smart, personalized learning assistance
Adaptive Learning Technology
Powered by McGraw Hill
Adaptive Learning Textbooks
Our intelligent textbooks, powered by McGraw Hill's market-leading adaptive learning technology, personalize your learning experience in real time based on your activity, performance, and level of understanding.
Personalized Content
Adapts to your learning style and pace for maximum effectiveness
Real-Time Adaptation
Content adjusts instantly based on your performance and understanding
Improved Outcomes
Proven to increase engagement, retention, and academic success
Strategic Partners & Affiliations
Gateway Education collaborates with respected organizations to ensure our courses meet rigorous academic and industry standards.
We are proud to be affiliated with organizations committed to expanding access to learning.
Leadership
Our leadership team is dedicated to advancing affordable education and creating opportunities for learners everywhere.
Derrick Christy
Chief Executive Officer
David Christy
President & Chief Operations Officer
Laura Knight
Executive Director of Student Services
Andy Wolsiffer
Director of Technology
Start Your Journey with Gateway Education
Affordable, flexible courses that bring you closer to your degree and your future.