Emma, a Bridgeport High School senior, has always had wanted to go to college and study nursing. Earning college credit during HS via College in the High School is making it easier.
Enabling students to earn college credit while in high school is a proven strategy to increase enrollment and persistence in postsecondary education. Research indicates that students who earn college credit during their high school experience are more likely to graduate high school, persist into a second year of post-high school education and complete a bachelor’s degree within four years.
In 2023, the state legislature approved tuition-free College in the High School classes, enabling many more Washington students to complete college credit while in high school. Building on this momentum to continue to expand access to dual credit programs in public and private, not-for-profit colleges and universities will launch more students toward success in post-high school education and careers.
“Financial aid is what really makes it or breaks it for me so that I can achieve what I want to in life…”
“When it’s at the high school, it’s a lot more accessible for people…”
“Receiving a grant helps me stress less and spend more time working on my education…”
“I wanted to be the first in my family to finally be able to have the chance to go to college…”
“Without the Washington College Grant, I would not have even considered pursuing postsecondary education…”