Incoming YSU freshman can get a Jump Start

YOUNGSTOWN — Incoming Youngstown State University freshmen can get an early start — and a discount — on their education through a program beginning this summer.

YSU Jump Start allows students who will be first-time freshmen this fall to take up to two three-credit courses this summer at a discounted rate.

“The initiative was created as a way to help students get a head start and reduce the amount of debt they have upon graduation and [to] get out sooner,” said Sharon Schroeder, assistant director of YSU’s Metro Credit Education Outreach.

The cost for one three-credit class will be $500 — less than half the regular $1,011 one-course tuition. Nonresident surcharges will apply for out-of-state students.

The fee structure must be approved by the Ohio Board of Regents. YSU trustees approved the program earlier this month.

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