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Washburn cuts concurrent‑enrollment tuition for USD 501 students; district highlights career pathways
Summary
Miss Wallace said Washburn University will reduce concurrent‑enrollment tuition to $125 per credit now, with a goal to reduce it to $50 per credit over four years; the plan also emphasizes career pathways, apprenticeships and credentialing.
Miss Wallace told the board that Goal 5 focuses on preparing students for careers and further education by strengthening pathways, apprenticeship opportunities and dual‑credit access. She said the district met with Washburn University and that the university will reduce tuition for district concurrent enrollment to $125 per credit, with a goal of reaching $50 per credit over four years.
"Right now, they we pay almost $600 for a 3 hour class," one board member observed during Q&A; Miss Wallace confirmed the reduced rate applies to Washburn Tech offerings as well and said the district continues outreach to Emporia State and Allen County for additional partnerships. The plan also highlights AP success at Topeka High and expanded counseling to support postsecondary planning.
