York College Expands Tuition Discounts for Commonwealth Employees, Families

York College Expands Tuition Discounts for Commonwealth Employees, Families

York, Pa.

— York College of Pennsylvania is deepening its commitment to making higher

education accessible and affordable for Pennsylvania families by expanding tuition discounts for

Commonwealth employees and their dependents.

In 2024, York College became the first higher education institution to offer a tuition discount to

Commonwealth employees. Building on that initiative, the College has now added a new tuition

discount of $6,000 per year for dependents enrolled full-time in a four-year degree program.

York College also continues to provide a 15 percent discount on tuition for graduate and

professional programs to eligible Commonwealth employees.

“York College is committed to making higher education accessible and attainable for

Pennsylvania families. By partnering with the Commonwealth to provide these tuition discounts,

we are proud to support the educational aspirations of employees and their dependents while

helping to prepare the next generation of leaders who will strengthen our communities and our

state,

” said York College President Dr. Thomas Burns.

The announcement was made in partnership with the Pennsylvania Office of Administration and

aligns with Gov. Josh Shapiro’s broader efforts to strengthen recruitment and retention of

high-performing employees across state agencies. By offering education benefits that extend to

both employees and their families, the Commonwealth is working with institutions like York

College to ensure that public service careers remain attractive, competitive, and rewarding.

“Access to education empowers our workforce to grow, innovate, and lead with excellence.

We’re proud to offer benefits that support our employees and their families in every area of their

lives, including opportunities to pursue higher education,

” said Secretary of Administration Neil

Weaver.

“Offering competitive benefits helps us attract and retain talented individuals by

supporting their ongoing development and growth. We appreciate the support of York College of

Pennsylvania and Penn State Harrisburg in helping us build a more skilled and forward-thinking

workforce that will drive our Commonwealth to new heights.

”Education benefits for employees are provided at no cost to the Commonwealth.

Ultimately, these tuition discounts reflect York College’s mission of preparing students for

purposeful careers and meaningful lives. By extending these opportunities to Commonwealth

families, the College is ensuring that more students have the resources they need to pursue

their degrees, achieve their goals, and make a lasting impact in Pennsylvania and beyond.

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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

3,500 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 lll sports teams and 30+ intramural

sports. A Princeton Review Best Northeastern 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.