STATEWIDE — Indiana College Core is giving high school students in the state a chance to get a head start on their college education.

The Core offers students up to 30 credit hours of college-level coursework and can be automatically transferred to all Indiana public colleges and universities and some private institutions.

To earn credits, students must complete coursework that fulfills requirements in six competency areas. Students must also take at least three credit hours in each of the six areas to complete the Core.

State Representative Wendy McNamara, a Republican from Evansville, said the program is an opportunity for students to save time and money on college costs.

“Earning college credits while in high school gives Hoosier students a leg up,” Rep. McNamara said. “Not only doe

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