Columbus State Community College

We're talking with Columbus State Community College about how the institution is evolving and its impact on central Ohio.

We're talking with Columbus State Community College about how the institution is evolving and its impact on central Ohio.

The percentage of Columbus City Schools grads enrolling at Columbus State Community College has doubled since the free tuition program began.

The levy would've funded free tuition for new high school graduates in Franklin County and given a discount to other county residents.

The community college considered asking Franklin County voters this November to approve a 10-year, 1.9-mill levy that would generate $95 million annually.

The community college says it is considering asking Franklin County voters to approve a 10-year, 1.9-mill levy that would generate $95 million annually.

Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther criticized Council President Shannon Hardin for "performative outrage" over the mayor's budget not including Columbus Promise funding. Ginther argued the city council has always added funding for the program through amendments to the proposed budget.

Mayor Andrew Ginther's office said the program may be a casualty of a tight budget year, even though it's funded jointly by public funds and private donations.

Community colleges play an important role in the higher education system, notably in providing workforce development and an affordable education.

Community colleges play an important role in the higher education system, notably in providing workforce development and an affordable education.