TUCSON, Ariz. — New state funding is hoping to bridge the gap for low income students in high school. The funding would give them access to college dual enrollment classes.
Guzman, a 2023 Pueblo High School graduate, is going into college with several classes under his belt. It's all thanks to the dual enrollment courses offered at high schools across Arizona.According to the Helios Education Foundation, while many students have access to dual enrollment, the lack of funds has made it a challenge for them to participate.
"There is an upwards of $15 million available to help subsidize and pay for dual enrollment courses for low income students who have had these barriers of getting access to them historically," Paul Luna, CEO of Helios Education Foundation said.