Students at Foster High School in the Tukwila School District will now have assistance in attending Highline College, in order to realize their full potential.
The Tukwila Promise is designed to remove financial and systemic barriers for Foster High School graduates by covering the full cost of attendance at Highline College and providing wraparound support to ensure students are successful in their transition from high school to college.
This groundbreaking initiative, which launched last month, is a powerful collaboration between the Tukwila School District, the City of Tukwila, and Highline College. It was inspired by successful programs within Washington state and across the country.
“We welcome the opportunity to help give students from Foster High School a pathway to studying at Highline,” said Dr. Mosby, President of Highline College.
Over the past four years, colleges that have adopted equivalent initiative have seen impressive increases in college enrollment, particularly among African American students, which has benefitted students and communities alike.
The collaboration demonstrates the strength of local partnerships and the collective commitment to ensuring students have every opportunity to succeed.