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Treasure Valley Community College outlines dual-credit savings and new degree plans at Ontario SD meeting
Summary
TVCC officials told the Ontario board that 128 local high-school students took dual-credit courses in 2024–25 (about 900 credits), saving roughly $117,720 in tuition; the college also described waivers, scholarships and three proposed AAS programs aimed at workforce needs.
Representatives from Treasure Valley Community College told the Ontario School District board that the college–district partnership continues to expand dual-credit access and to deliver measurable tuition savings for local families. TVCC leaders also previewed new program proposals intended to meet regional workforce needs.
Dana Young, TVCC president, said that in 2024–25, 128 Ontario high school students took TVCC courses and together earned about 900 college credits, which TVCC estimated produced roughly $117,720 in tuition savings for families under the dual-credit rate. College officials explained that TVCC dual-credit tuition is $45 per credit for academic courses and that many career-and-technical dual-credit courses are offered without tuition or fees.
Travis Petridge, vice president of student services, described college waivers and scholarships (foundation scholarships, recruitment waivers such as a $1,000 first‑term discount, and other institutional waivers) that reduce costs; he said the college’s discounting and foundation scholarships total hundreds of thousands of dollars annually. TVCC representatives also discussed efforts to reduce barriers to attendance, including counseling, benefits navigation, mental-health resources and athletic and recruitment waivers.
College academic leaders outlined three new associate of applied science programs in surgical technology, advanced energy systems and facilities maintenance specialists (programs pending state approval and awaiting final accreditation steps). Officials said the programs are intended to respond to local employer demand—particularly for skilled facilities and maintenance workers—and to provide pre-apprenticeship pathways and living‑wage career options.
Board members and college staff discussed scheduling and delivery models for students who work or attend part time; the college noted 12 credits constitutes a full-time load for financial aid but that degrees can be pursued part time across three to four years with advising.
TVCC officials requested continued district collaboration on dual-credit outreach and coordination; they said they would continue to share data on participation and transfer outcomes.
