York College of Pennsylvania, County of York Announce New Educational Partnership Providing Guaranteed Admission and Tuition Discounts for York County Government Employees

York College of Pennsylvania, County of York Announce New Educational

Partnership Providing Guaranteed Admission and Tuition Discounts for

York County Government Employees

YORK, Pa.

–York College of Pennsylvania and the County of York have entered into a new

educational partnership designed to expand access to higher education for county employees and

their dependents by offering them guaranteed undergraduate admission, scholarships, and graduate

tuition discounts.

The agreement establishes significant educational pathways for benefits-eligible York County

employees and their qualifying dependents, with a goal of investing in the professional and personal

growth of those serving the York County community.

The York County Board of Commissioners approved the agreement with York College on Wednesday.

“We believe in investing in our people, the hardworking county employees who are committed to our

mission of building a better York County,

” said York County President Commissioner Julie Wheeler.

“So, it’s fitting that, during National County Government Month, we announce this partnership with

York College to recognize and continue to invest in our more than 2,200 valued team members.

”

Under the agreement, York College will guarantee full-time undergraduate admission to eligible

employees and dependents who meet specific academic requirements. Admitted students will be

awarded a minimum academic scholarship of $10,000 annually, totaling up to $40,000 over four

years. Additionally, students who visit the York College campus by March 1 of their high school senior

year are eligible for an additional $1,000 grant for their first year of enrollment.

In addition to undergraduate benefits, the partnership includes tuition discounts for graduate-level

studies:

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Engaged Online Tuition Discount: 15% discount for graduate programs within the School of

Behavioral Sciences and Education, the Graham School of Business, the School of the Arts,

Communication, and Global Studies, and the Doctorate of Education Program.●

Asynchronous Online Tuition Discount: A "Partner Rate" discount of approximately 5% is

available for programs within the Dr. Donald E. and Lois J. Myers School of Nursing and

Health Professions.

“Partnerships like this reflect York College’s mission to serve our community by expanding access to

high-quality education,

” said Thomas Burn, Ph.D., York College President.

“By collaborating with York

County, the College continues to create meaningful pathways for professionals and their families to

advance their education while supporting the vital workforce needs of the region.

”

The agreement builds on recent joint efforts between York College and the County of York to build

educational pathways and increase access to professional development opportunities for county

government employees.

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