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Mitchell College Pilot Program Reduces Costs For Local Residents

The college is launching a pilot program to make higher education more affordable for students in New London County.

Information via Mitchell College

NEW LONDON, CT —Mitchell College is launching a pilot program to make four years of college more affordable for soon-to-be high school graduates living in New London County. The Mitchell College Pilot Promise Program for New London County Residents will offer fixed fees for four consecutive years: tuition and fees fixed at $20,000 per year and housing and food for on-campus residency fixed at $10,000 per year, for a total of $30,000 per year.

Dr. Tracy Y. Espy, Mitchell College president, said, “By making college more affordable through the Mitchell College Pilot Promise Program for New London County Residents, students from our region can both benefit from and contribute to a vibrant campus experience. The convenience of on-campus living provides students with greater opportunities to engage with the community and have access to resources. We are excited to welcome more New London County residents to our Mitchell Mariner community through this program.”

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To be an eligible program applicant, a student must be a 2025 high school graduate of any New London County high school, with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Once admitted to the program, students must live on campus, actively participate in Mitchell College community outreach throughout their college experience, and maintain at least a 2.5 GPA. Additional eligibility requirements apply.

To request an application, or for more information, contact admissions@mitchell.edu or call 860-701-5037.

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