York College, PA Department of Auditor General partner to provide tuition discount
"We are not only investing in the future of our students but also fostering a strong pipeline of skilled professionals ready to serve our community and Commonwealth."
York College hosted a press conference on June 18 where President Thomas Burns and Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor announced the launch of an unprecedented tuition discount program for Department of the Auditor General employees and their dependents to attend York College. State Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) and State Representative Carol Hill-Evans (D-York) participated as well.
“Today, I am excited to announce a first-of-its kind, common-sense partnership with York College,” Auditor General DeFoor said. “Our employees are now eligible for a 15% discount on certain master’s level programs at York College and, for the first time in our department’s history, their dependents are eligible for an academic scholarship of a minimum of $10,000 each year, and one-time grants totaling $1,500. Together, we are creating life-changing opportunities for our employees and their families by making higher education more affordable.”
"York College of Pennsylvania is thrilled to partner with the Office of Auditor General DeFoor in this innovative initiative,” Dr. Burns said. “By offering tuition discounts to employees and their dependents and supporting the Auditor General's Intern to Hire program, we are not only investing in the future of our students but also fostering a strong pipeline of skilled professionals ready to serve our community and Commonwealth. This collaboration exemplifies our commitment to accessible education and meaningful career opportunities."
Auditor General DeFoor also recognized Cochranville, Pa.-native Cade Ham ’24 as the Department’s first Intern to Hire from York College. Ham majored in mathematics and was one of the first interns with a major other than accounting or IT. He currently works as an Auditor 1 in the Bureau of County Audits.
“Cade, you are going to do great things at our department,” Auditor General DeFoor said. “You are key in helping to transform our department and we are so thankful that you entered the program and are on our team.”
The Intern to Hire program provides paid internships that can lead to full-time employment for rising college juniors, seniors and graduate level students, as well as community college graduates who received their degree in the last six months. Internships are available year-round and are paid and operate on a hybrid (remote and in-person) or full-time telework schedule.
Provided by the Office of the Auditor General.
