Free Tuition for Franklin County Graduates | Columbus News

Columbus State Community College is pushing for a $95 million levy to offer free tuition to all Franklin County high school grads for six semesters—just require enrolling within a year of graduation and filing the FAFSA. Modeled after the successful Columbus Promise, this expansion aims to boost workforce readiness while also offering tuition discounts to all Franklin County residents. Mayor Ginther backs the move as vital for the region’s future, but former Mayor Coleman warns it’s moving too fast without enough public input. The college’s board votes July 23 to put it on the ballot—if passed, funds will also expand tutoring, career programs, and instruction. Officials stress the need for community dialogue as they work to make higher education more accessible and build a stronger local workforce. 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/45130562abad9fc1