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2009 High School Graduates Earn Over 16,000 College Credits from TC3

June 9, 2009

DRYDEN, N.Y. —High school seniors throughout the area are getting a head start on college through Tompkins Cortland Community College's CollegeNow program, with 1,728 seniors earning on average 9.6 college credits before their high school graduation. More than 390 students have completed more than 15 credits - the equivalent of a full college semester.

This not only gives students and their parents an opportunity to save money, but also gives students increased flexibility when they attend college in the fall.

In Newfield, 55 of the school's 68 graduating seniors earned credits, with 23 of the seniors earning enough to complete a college semester, or more.

"This program is allowing our students to begin their higher education careers sooner, complete them faster, and it is saving families thousands of dollars," said Bill Hurley, superintendent of Newfield schools.

Throughout the area, more than 16,591 credits were earned by high school students. More than 70 students earned 30 or more credits, and 10 earned 50 or more credits through CollegeNow.

"Considering college tuition costs, this is a tremendous way to maximize district spending - an additional benefit to the community," said Mary Hibbard, superintendent of Whitney Point Schools.

Congratulations to this year’s high school seniors!

To find out more about CollegeNow and its programs, call us at 607.844.8222, Ext. 4311.

CollegeNow Office
Tompkins Cortland Community College
170 North St. / PO Box 139
Dryden, NY 13053

607.844.8222, Ext.4311 (ph.)
888.567.8211, Ext.4311 (toll free)
607.844.6535 (fax)

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	CollegeNow Professional Development Conference Director Nominated for Award	News 2009 High School Graduates Earn Over 16,000 College Credits from TC3 June 9, 2009 DRYDEN, N.Y. —High school seniors throughout the area are getting a head start on college through Tompkins Cortland Community College's CollegeNow program, with 1,728 seniors earning on average 9.6 college credits before their high school graduation. More than 390 students have completed more than 15 credits - the equivalent of a full college semester. This not only gives students and their parents an opportunity to save money, but also gives students increased flexibility when they attend college in the fall. In Newfield, 55 of the school's 68 graduating seniors earned credits, with 23 of the seniors earning enough to complete a college semester, or more. "This program is allowing our students to begin their higher education careers sooner, complete them faster, and it is saving families thousands of dollars," said Bill Hurley, superintendent of Newfield schools. Throughout the area, more than 16,591 credits were earned by high school students. More than 70 students earned 30 or more credits, and 10 earned 50 or more credits through CollegeNow. "Considering college tuition costs, this is a tremendous way to maximize district spending - an additional benefit to the community," said Mary Hibbard, superintendent of Whitney Point Schools. Congratulations to this year’s high school seniors! To find out more about CollegeNow and its programs, call us at 607.844.8222, Ext. 4311.
	CollegeNow Office Tompkins Cortland Community College 170 North St. / PO Box 139 Dryden, NY 13053 607.844.8222, Ext.4311 (ph.) 888.567.8211, Ext.4311 (toll free) 607.844.6535 (fax) www.TC3.edu CollegeNow About Us Contact us for more information about CollegeNow by sending an E-mail to collegenow@TC3.edu or calling 888.567.8211, Ext. 4311. Contact the webmaster for website or accessibility issues.