There is a new program available for high school
freshman, which was recently initiated at the Mission del Paso EPCC
campus.
This program will allow students who have been selected to graduate
with a high school diploma and an Associate’s degree. Hats off
to the 125 students who were admitted for this first year and are
placing education as their number one priority.
Now, while the concept of the program is great, imagine the surprise
when hearing the program is FREE for these students! As an EPCC student
who does not qualify for financial aid, this information was shocking
and frustrating. If these students are going to be receiving a college
education, they should be required to pay tuition like every other
EPCC student.
By collecting tuition from these unique individuals, it could help
benefit other EPCC students. The Mission del Paso campus does not
have a bookstore and these funds could help to make it possible in
the near future.
This program sounds awesome for students who are serious about their
education; however, higher education does come at a cost and this
program should be no exception.
