Topeka Public Schools pays tuition at Washburn Institute of Technology (Washburn Tech) for current high school juniors and seniors in the district. Topeka Public School students attend Washburn Tech on a part-time basis, approximately a half-day schedule. Bus transportation is provided. Students who successfully complete a half-day schedule (a.m. or p.m.) of courses at Washburn Tech during a semester earn 2.0 credits at their home high
school.
General Enrollment Requirements:
A student must:
- Be 16 years of age and have junior or senior standing in high school
- Submit an application
- Successfully complete the general entrance examination, WorkKeys (for dates call (785) 228-6325 or (785) 273-7140 to schedule)
- Conference with Washburn Tech adviser - Rose Cantrell
- If accepted, pay a $20 enrollment fee after receiving a cost sheet from Washburn Tech
- Be responsible for cost of books, supplies and tools
Rose Cantrell will be in the HPHS Media Center every Tuesday at 8:00 AM to visit with interested students.
Visit the Washburn Institute of Technology Website for more information about specific programs.