Blair Co. College-Bound Students Could Have 100 Percent Tuition Coverage

Cost can be a significant obstacle for those seeking higher education, but a new initiative at Juniata College aims to further break down those barriers for college-bound students residing in Huntingdon, Blair, Cambria, Centre, or Mifflin counties.

Students from these counties who are admitted to Juniata and have demonstrated academic success in high school and involvement in extracurricular or community activities, are eligible for scholarships that cover 100 percent of their tuition for up to four years while residing on campus.

“Across the nation, college costs have been on a mostly upward...