BRING FREE COLLEGE TO DC
Free college for DC teens? Yes!
But it needs approval. Your voice matters now!
What’s Happening?
- A local nonprofit is partnering with a local university to create the shortest and most affordable path to a college degree – not just in DC but in the nation.
- NewU Early College Public Charter School wants to blend 11th and 12th grade with the first two years of college.
- This means DC teens can earn up to 80 college credits by high school graduation, then finish a Bachelor’s in just one more year right here in DC – all tuition-free!
Why this matters
- $0 tuition: No tuition bills, ever for high school or that final Bachelor’s year!
- Fastest path to a college degree in the nation: Students get a Bachelor’s degree in just 1 year after high school.
- Real-World Edge: Students and parents save years of time and money, and get a college degree tuition-free and debt-free. You save thousands and your child can step into the job market sooner with a valuable Bachelor’s degree without the burden of student loans.
How you can help
DC PCSB (the Public Charter School Board) is now deciding if this new school will open. They count on public comments to see if the community wants it. Tell them you want free college for your child now, not later. If they don’t approve the charter school now, we may never get free college.
- Takes 1 minute of your time to ensure free college becomes available to DC residents.
- Send an Email to the PCSB (sample text below): [email protected]
- Leave them a Voicemail: tel:+1-202-328-2660
Tell them you want FREE COLLEGE for your child NOW
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When you leave a public comment, state who you are (parent/guardian, student, community member, etc.), and why free college options help DC teens earn a college degree (eliminate loans, get employed, earn higher pay, etc.)
Example public comment (please personalize)
Subject: I support NewU Early College
Hello DC PCSB,
I’m a DC parent, and I fully support NewU Early College PCS. This school is needed now. It will allow my child to earn a college degree, which our family cannot afford otherwise. Please approve it as early as possible!
Thank you,
[Your Name / Ward or Zip code]
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Need help submitting your public comment or have questions? Email [email protected] or text 202-968-1005