York College and Milton Hershey School Strengthen Partnership to Support First-Generation and Low-In

York College of Pennsylvania and Milton Hershey School (MHS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance their collaboration in supporting low-income and first-generation students. The agreement formalizes a partnership aimed at providing MHS graduates with greater access to academic, financial, and career resources at York College.

"We want to strengthen our partnership with York," said Keri Ambrocik, Manager of Higher Education and Support at MHS. "We want to see more of our students go on to higher education and succeed in what they are doing. We want our students to have a high level of support on the campus they are attending, and we know York is one of the places that does that well."

The partnership includes key initiatives such as:

• ●  Waiving the application fee for MHS students applying to York College.

• ●  Providing housing support for MHS graduates entering college.

• ●  Collaborating on student support programs like TRiO and Project Breakthrough.

• ●  Ensuring MHS’s Graduate Programs for Success (GPS) division maintains ongoing

  communication with York College to assist students with academic, financial, and career guidance.

  "Our kids are like family. And when we launch them, we want them to go to a place where they are treated the same way," said Bob Ebert, Senior Director of Graduate Programs and Success at MHS. "York has proven to be that."

  York College leaders look forward to creating even more opportunities for MHS students.

  "York College has long been committed to providing access and opportunity for students who are ready to thrive in a supportive academic environment," said Dr. Thomas Burns, President of York College. "This partnership ensures that MHS graduates receive the guidance, resources, and encouragement they need to achieve their goals."
  
   

  Dr. Brian Hazlett, Vice President of Enrollment Management at York College, reinforced the alignment between the two institutions.

  "Milton Hershey School does an incredible job preparing students for the next step in their journey. York College is proud to be a destination where MHS graduates can continue their education with a strong network of support," Hazlett said. "We look forward to welcoming more MHS students to campus and helping them succeed."

  With this agreement, York College and Milton Hershey School reaffirm their shared commitment to fostering academic success and career readiness for students who need it most.