(Photo Provided) Washington State College of Ohio Dean of Students Kathy Temple-Miller and Director of Financial Aid Madison Galloway pose for a photo with the Giving Tree.

Washington State College of Ohio is offering the gift of education this holiday season by providing more than $20,000 in free tuition to new students enrolling for the Spring 2026 semester.

The tuition vouchers, each valued at $510 and redeemable for one free course, are displayed on the WSCO Giving Tree in East Muskingum Park. Community members may pick up a voucher through Jan. 4.

“This opportunity is made possible through the generosity of donors who believe deeply in the power of education to transform lives,” said David Hermann, vice president of institutional advancement at Washington State. “Their commitment reflects a community that understands the impact of investing in students, families, and the future workforce of our region.”

To qualify, students must be new to Washington State for the Spring 2026 semester and enrolled in at least 12 credit hours. Upon meeting eligibility requirements, the tuition voucher may be redeemed toward one free course, a value of $510.

Kathy Temple-Miller, dean of students at Washington State, emphasized the college’s dedication to supporting those in the community who are looking to go back to school but may be worried about the cost of education.

“WSCO is here to serve our community and ensure that education remains accessible to everyone,” she said. “We want students to know that they belong here and that cost should never be a barrier to taking that first step.”

In addition to the tuition vouchers, Washington State is offering Spring Start Scholarships for the Spring 2026 semester. These scholarships are available to new students and to students returning after not attending during Fall 2025. Awards are competitive and apply to tuition for one semester.

More information is available by contacting the admissions office at 740-568-1900.