BETHLEHEM (April 24, 2026) – State Senator Lisa M. Boscola announced that Northampton Community College and Lehigh Carbon Community College have been awarded a total of $1,401,907 in grant funding for their respective dual credit programs, which allow high school students to take college courses and earn both college and high school credit.

“State funding for dual enrollment initiatives at our region’s community colleges is a prudent investment to improve educational opportunities and achievement that allows students to better prepare for entering college and pursuing successful careers,” Boscola stated. “Dual credit programs provide high school students the opportunity to experience college life before full-time enrollment and also makes college more affordable through the credits earned towards their degrees.”

Lehigh Carbon Community College was awarded $1 million and Northampton Community College was awarded $401,907 for their dual credit programs. Statewide, the Pennsylvania Department of Education awarded $7 million in grants to 10 institutions of higher education for dual-credit programs through the Commonwealth’s Dual Credit Innovation Grant Program.

Information provided to TVL by:
Kurt J. Derr