Hood College Expands NeighborHOOD Partners Program to Offer Significant Educational Benefits to Frederick Employees

FREDERICK, Md., — Hood College has announced expanded benefits for its NeighborHOOD Partners Program, a unique initiative designed to make higher education more affordable for employees of local organizations and their families. The program underscores Hood’s long-standing commitment to strengthening the region’s workforce and investing in lifelong learning.

The newly redesigned program provides more than 60% off total tuition (up to a $33,000 annual discount) for full-time undergraduate students, as well as up to 25% off annual tuition for graduate, doctoral and certificate programs. Eligible participants include employees of partner organizations, their spouses and their dependents.

NeighborHOOD Partners include the following founding partners:

• Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research
• Frederick County Chamber of Commerce
• All Frederick County Chamber of Commerce Member Businesses
• Frederick Health
• Frederick County Public Schools
• Frederick County Government
• Frederick City Government

For more information about eligibility and benefits, visit hood.edu/neighborhoodpartners.

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