Changing careers in today’s economy often means going back to college to learn new skills. Technical and community colleges are usually the first place to which career changers turn, and not just because they’re a good value. College for adult learners Technical and community colleges have served adult learners for decades. We understand the challenges faced by older students who often have...

York Technical College is proud to have a reputation as a “military-friendly” college. For our entire 50 year history, we have provided high-quality, real-world education and training to veterans seeking to gain new skills, enhance existing skills, or translate the skills they learned in the military to the civilian workplace. One demonstration of this commitment is a dedicated space for...

Affordability • York Tech is the most affordable college option in the three-county region • The average cost for a full-time, in-county student is $3,744 – almost half the cost of a regional, two-year state campus and less than one-third the cost of a four-year state university • 96 percent of York Tech students receive financial aid, totaling more than $4 million annually • The York...

Presidential Scholars The Presidential Scholars program at York Technical College provides a select group of high-achieving high school graduates with a unique one-year educational experience designed to prepare them for success at the four-year university of their choice. Presidential Scholars receive exclusive benefits, including a full tuition scholarship, a financial award to cover the cost...

1. Start early. Perhaps the best way to prepare for success in college is to get started as early as possible with processes such as applying for aid, completing admission applications and taking placement tests. 2. Plan ahead. To avoid stress and manage your workload, plan ahead for all of your assignments. Get a course syllabus (or outline) for each course, and read it carefully. There you...

How York Technical College is fulfilling its mission to serve the community Ask almost any York Technical College student or graduate, and chances are they’ll tell you a compelling story of how York Tech changed their life. It might have been a professor who inspired them; or support services like tutoring or career counseling that were instrumental in helping them succeed. Perhaps it was a...

Today’s college students break stereotypes If you think that most college students are fresh out of high school, young, carefree, and living at a university, you’re wrong. In fact, 85 percent of college students today don’t fit that mold. More often, the typical college student is living off campus, working full or part time, and juggling college with real-life responsibilities. There are...

When a student decides to attend college, family members often find themselves in an uncharted territory. Parents of high school students may be accustomed to being informed about grades, involved in making school-related decisions, and feeling invested in the process. Family members of adult students may have been away from school themselves for a while, and may be overwhelmed by the steps needed...

York Technical College offers a variety of support services and engagement opportunities to help students have a successful college experience. We understand that no student is the same, which is why we have a broad range of resources readily available for students. Counseling Services - No matter what stage of life you are in, college is a big step. Counseling Services at York Tech offers...

York Technical College was founded in 1962 and welcomed its first class of seven students in 1964. With a charter to serve York, Chester and Lancaster counties, the College’s mission is “Building Our Community Through Maximizing Student Success.” For the past 50 years, we have provided opportunities for individuals to reach their personal and career goals, and have supported the needs of...

Want to know a secret? More than 47 percent of college students in the United States, and 52 percent of all undergraduates in the South Carolina higher education system, attend two-year technical or community colleges. These schools are becoming increasingly popular for students with a wide range of goals. Okay, so maybe that’s not exactly a secret. But you might be surprised to learn just how...