York College Expands Tuition Discounts for Commonwealth Employees, Families
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.
