See into Your College Future with Mansfield University's ESP!
What is ESP?
Mansfield's ESP (Early Start Program) allows qualified high school students to take Mansfield University courses - in online, hybrid, or face-to-face formats - and earn college credits while still enrolled in high school.
Tuition Free for PA Resident Students Enrolled in a Public School District or PA Charter School!
Mansfield University is pleased to announce that its rapidly growing Early Start Program will be tuition free for Pennsylvania residents enrolled in a PA public school district or PA charter school beginning in Fall 2021, thanks to the generous contributions of two area community partners: First Citizens Community Bank and Citizens and Northern (C&N) Bank. PA students not enrolled in a PA public school district or PA charter school pay a significantly reduced tuition rate of just $50 per credit. Students in New York will continue to pay a significantly reduced tuition rate of just $60 per credit. Please note: During our summer sessions, all PA students pay the $50 per credit rate and New York students pay the $60 per credit rate.
Automatic Admission to the University!
Beginning with the Fall 2021 semester, high school seniors who enroll in Mansfield's Early Start Program and successfully complete a course during the Fall or Spring semester of their senior year will be automatically admitted to the university. Please note, however, that students are not guaranteed admission to a specific degree program, since certain programs may require that the student meet additional criteria for program admission.
Which Courses Can I Take?
The appropriate courses are determined collaboratively by the university and the participating school partners. Courses from a variety of disciplines are offered. Please note that registration is on a space-available basis. View our available courses:
Fall 2021 Online Course List (pdf)
Fall 2021 Online Courses with Synchronous Activity (pdf)
How Do I Qualify for ESP?
Local school partners work collaboratively with the university to identify students who are ready for college-level work. Students interested in applying to our Early Start Program should consult with their guidance counselors first.
How Do I Apply?
Simply click the button below to start your application process!
How Do I Pay?
As noted above, beginning in Fall 2021, PA resident students enrolled in a public school district or PA charter school will have their tuition subsidized by external funding and so will not be charged for tuition. Otherwise, students enrolled in the Early Start Program can pay for their course online through Student Self Service (login required) >> Student Finance >> Make a Payment. Additional options include pay by phone at 570-662-4888 (leave a message) or by mailing a check payable to Mansfield University to:
Mansfield University
224 South Hall
71 S. Academy Street
Mansfield, PA 16933
Does my School or School District Participate in Mansfield's ESP?
Mansfield has agreements with the schools and school districts listed below. If you don't see your school or district listed, please notify your guidance counselor and/or email Mansfield's Registrar at lcass@mansfield.edu.
Participating Public School Districts and Private School Partners:
- Abington Heights
- Athens Area*
- Austin Area
- Bangor Area
- Benton Area
- Cameron County
- Canton Area
- Central York
- Christian School Association of Greater Harrisburg
- City of York
- Conewago Valley
- Corning-Painted Post Area
- Coudersport Area
- Dover Area
- East Lycoming
- Eastern Lancaster County
- Eastern York
- Galeton Area
- Grier School
- Insight PA Cyber Charter
- Jersey Shore Area
- Keystone Central
- Lakeland Area
- Loyalsock Township
- Mid Valley
- Millville Area
- New Covenant Academy
- North East
- Northeast Bradford
- Northeastern
- Northern Potter
- Northern Tioga*
- Notre Dame
- Oswayo Valley
- Penns Valley Area
- Port Allegany
- Red Lion Area
- Saint Marys Area
- Sayre Area
- Smethport Area
- Solanco
- South Williamsport Area
- Southern Tioga*
- Sullivan County
- Towanda Area
- Troy Area*
- Waverly Central
- Wellsboro Area*
- West York Area
- Williamsport Area
- Wyalusing Area
PA homeschooled students are eligible if residing in a district listed above.
*The asterisk indicates the school district is participating in Mansfield's concurrent enrollment pilot program, enabling students to take MU courses delivered by qualified high school teachers on site in their high school. Districts interested in joining the pilot program should contact the MU Registrar, Lori Cass, at lcass@mansfield.edu.