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Free College Credits Expand for PA Students Under New Funding

April 25, 2026April 24, 2026 - by Maryann Pugh

KUTZTOWN, PA — Hundreds of Pennsylvania high school students are earning college credits at no cost as the state expands funding for dual-credit programs designed to accelerate access to higher …

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Pennsylvania Unveils $14M Grant to Boost Dual Credit Programs for High School Students

January 19, 2025January 19, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education has officially opened applications for $14 million in Dual Credit Innovation Grants, an initiative aimed at expanding access to dual credit programs for …