Columbus State Expands Free Tuition | Columbus News

Columbus State Community College is pushing to expand its free tuition program, Columbus Promise, to all Franklin County high school grads — not just Columbus City Schools students — and lower costs for every resident, with a proposed 10-year levy costing homeowners just $67 per $100K of home value. The $95M annual revenue would fuel workforce training in healthcare, construction, and manufacturing, helping the region grow without leaving locals behind. After a rocky start when the mayor’s budget initially skipped funding, city council stepped in — sparking debate — but now they’re rallying behind a countywide access plan to ensure more students can build better futures without tuition burdens. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/63ba2b18587c5fff