Why do students choose to attend EASTERN?

• Students choose to attend programs at EASTERN as part of their high school program of study, earning credits toward graduation. EASTERN provides students the opportunity to reinforce their career choice, get ready for employment and get a head start in collegiate studies in their chosen field.

What kind of programs are offered at EASTERN?

• Secondary career programs: Two year programs offered primarily to students in grade 11 and 12 for two hours and forty-five minutes each day, from 7:45 - 10:30 am or 12:00 - 2:45 pm.
• Mini courses: Offered for 90 minutes each day for students approved by their high school.
• College Credit Penn State programs: Offered from 7:45 - 8:50 am  for college-bound seniors interested in Engineering, Computer and Information Science or Accounting/Business.  Reduced tuition rates offered through EASTERN and Penn State Abington.
• Adult and Continuing Education programs: Full and part time tuition-supported Practical Nursing Program and a variety of Continuing Education Programs primarily offered during evening hours.

What effect does attending EASTERN have on the participating school schedule?

• Courses taken at EASTERN are a part of the participating school schedule. Students anticipating attending EASTERN should communicate this to their high school guidance counselor as soon as possible so that academic courses can be scheduled appropriately. Students who attend EASTERN have access to extra curricular school activities at their high school as well as EASTERN.

What does it cost to attend EASTERN?

• There are no tuition costs to the student for attending EASTERN career and technical programs. However, costs may be incurred by the student for required uniforms, tools, certification exams, etc. depending on their program.
• Students are responsible for their Penn State Abington college credit program tuition -- although tuition is reduced through EASTERN's partnership with Penn State Abington.

How do I get to EASTERN from my participating school?

• Participating school districts are responsible for providing transportation of students to and from EASTERN.

When and how do I enroll at EASTERN?

• Students enroll for EASTERN’s programs through their participating school guidance counselor. Students enroll during the "course selection" time lines established by their high school. Several courses do have prerequisites which can be found in their high school course selection guide. Communicate your intentions to attend EASTERN to your guidance counselor as early in your high school program as possible!

What about State of the Art Resources?

• EASTERN’s expanded learning opportunities are an instructional method in which curricular experiences are provided for students through the use of external resources. These resources could be human, facilities, equipment, or any other tangible external form of support. The instructional experience could take place at EASTERN or off-site and may be conducted outside of the normal school day.

What articulation agreements currently exist between EASTERN and post-secondary schools?

• EASTERN is constantly communicating with various post-secondary institutions in an attempt to articulate our technical programs with college level programs.