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Harrison School District 2 Promise Program sends students to Pikes Peak State College at no cost
['Hope Vanderburg']
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – A partnership between Harrison School District 2 and Pikes Peak State College is sending students to college at no cost.
The D2 Promise allows any student who graduates with a 2.25 GPA or higher from Harrison School District 2 to attend Pikes Peak State College with the cost of tuition and fees covered.
Pikes Peak State College President Dr. Lance Bolton said many District 2 students come from households in or near poverty.
According to Pikes Peak State College, enrollment from District 2 students has grown by nearly 50% since the program began in 2020.
Additionally, Pikes Peak State College and Harrison School District were awarded a national Bellwether award recognizing the program.