York College of Pennsylvania and Children’s Home of York Launch Partnership to Expand College Access

York College of Pennsylvania and Children’s Home of York Launch Partnership to

Expand College Access

York, Pa.

— York College of Pennsylvania and Children’s Home of York (CHOY), a leading child

and family-centered social service organization, announced a new partnership to expand

college access for CHOY high school students. The agreement provides eligible juniors and

seniors the opportunity to earn college credit while completing high school, and guarantees

admission and scholarship support when they graduate.

The goal is simple: help more young people realize college is a possibility.

Through the partnership, eligible juniors and seniors connected with CHOY may enroll in York

College courses, earn transferable college credit, and see what college-level classes are really

like. They will be taking the same classes as York College students, with the same academic

expectations and support.

“For students, that means momentum,

” York College Vice President of Enrollment Marketing

Brian Hazlett, Ed.D. said.

“They can build confidence, reduce future college costs, and start

picturing a future they may not have thought was possible.

”

“This program is about opportunity,

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

“When students earn college credit early and know they will likely be accepted into York

College, it can change how they see themselves and what they believe they can achieve.

”

Under the agreement, eligible Children’s Home of York students who enroll full-time at York

College and live on campus are eligible for scholarships of at least $10,000 per year and $4,000

per year for commuters. Additional merit-based awards may also be provided.

The partnership includes academic advising, admissions guidance, and financial aid workshops,

ensuring students and their families have the guidance needed to understand their options and

move forward with confidence.“For generations, Children’s Home of York has seen how the right support helps York County

families and youth in foster care build strong, successful futures,

” said Ronald A. Bunce, Ph.D.,

LMSW, President and CEO of Children’s Home of York.

“Many of the young people we serve

simply need someone to believe in them and access to opportunities that help them move

forward. This partnership with York College builds on our dedication to them by opening the

door to higher education and showing students that their goals are possible, achievable, and

worth planning for.

”

The partnership reflects a shared commitment to expanding access to higher education for

young people in the York community, providing academic opportunity and the long-term,

relationship-based support students need to succeed.

The agreement also extends educational benefits and scholarship opportunities to Children’s

Home of York employees and their families, supporting professional growth and degree

completion. By investing in both students and adults who support them, the partnership

strengthens the broader Children’s Home of York community and reinforces a shared

commitment to education at every stage of life.

For students at the Children’s Home of York, college is no longer just a possibility. It’s a plan.

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About York College of Pennsylvania

Established in 1787, York College of Pennsylvania is a private, four-year college located in the city of York, a hub of

arts and industry between Baltimore and Philadelphia. Housed on 190 picturesque acres, the College is known for its

focus on experiential learning and community engagement, serving over 3,800 undergraduate and graduate students

in more than 70 baccalaureate majors, along with 30+ professional graduate degree and certificate programs. Deeply

rooted in the liberal arts and recognized for excellence in its professional business, education, engineering, and

nursing programs, York is ranked among the nation’s Best Value Schools by Niche. The College’s robust recreation

and athletics program is among the best in the region, and is home to 24 NCAA Division III sports teams and 30+

intramural/club sports. A Princeton Review Best Mid-Atlantic College, York prides itself on its experienced, engaged

faculty; its high-impact and student-centric philosophy; and its long-standing commitment to affordability and

accessibility.

About Children’s Home of York

Founded in 1865, Children’s Home of York (CHOY) is a nonprofit organization serving York County and beyond

through a comprehensive range of programs and services designed to meet the needs of children and their families.

As the oldest existing child and family-centered social service agency in York County, CHOY provides

comprehensive, accredited, community-based services to stabilize and strengthen children and families in need. The

Children’s Home’s mission is to “empower children to thrive, strengthen families, and enrich communities,” and its

vision is for York County to be “a community where children and families have access to safety, stability, mental

health care, and the resources they need. For more information, visit: ChildrensHomeOfYork.org