| INDIANAPOLIS- In 2024, State Representative Ethan Manning (R) supported a law for all state high schools to offer the Indiana College Core by the 2026-2027 school year. Established in 2012, the Indiana College Core is a block of college-level coursework in six competency areas. If successfully completed, these credit hours automatically transfer to all Indiana public colleges and universities and some private institutions. It's the equivalent of a full year of college general education credits for little to no cost, saving time and money. While all Indiana high schools are supposed to offer the college core by next school year, they're already seeing a steady increase in the number of schools who've implemented the program. This academic year, 312 high schools are offering Indiana College Core, an increase of more than 250% from four years ago. | |||||
Expanding this program aligns with the legislature's efforts to revamp Indiana's high school diploma requirements so that students have more education options that are tailored toward their post-graduation goals, whether that be enrolling in college, entering the workforce or enlisting in the military. Completing the Indiana College Core earns a student an Enrollment Honors Plus Seal in addition to their high school diploma, which guarantees acceptance to all state public colleges and universities, as well as any private institutions that have opted into the program. According to recent data, over 90% of students earning the Indiana College Core in 2023 went on to attend college. This program is an incredible option for Hoosier students across the state to get a head start on college while lowering costs. Visit MyCollegeCore.org to see participating schools and build your plan. | |||||
