High school students in Lincoln County will soon have a more direct path to enrollment at Marshall University.
Marshall’s Direct Admit Program is part of the university’s growing effort to simplify the college-going process and provide students with a clear, direct path to higher education.
Lincoln County becomes the eighth school district in the state to join the initiative that grants direct admission to Marshall University upon graduation.
Marshall’s announcement is the latest in a spate of efforts from West Virginia colleges and universities to make higher education more affordable.
Shepherd University launched a similar agreement with Jefferson County in October and Berkeley County Schools last year.
Earlier this year, both Marshall and West Virginia University announced they would eliminate tuition costs for in-state students with a family income of $65,000 or less.
Fairmont State University also announced it would eliminate tuition costs for West Virginia residents and high school graduates with a family income of $70,000 or less.And West Virginia State University announced a freeze on tuition, room and board costs, plus the elimination of application costs Feb. 6.
