Shaping the Future of Affordable Education

Gateway Education creates pathways for students, colleges, and businesses through affordable, flexible, and recognized courses.

$200M+
Total Student Savings
40,000+
Credits Earned
20,000+
Students Served

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.

Ellie - Gateway Education AI Tutor

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

McGraw Hill Education

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.