Kindergarten Registration is OPEN!

Welcome McCaskey Class of 2038! All children who will be 5 years of age on or before September 1, 2025 and reside in Lancaster City or Lancaster Township are eligible to apply for kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year. APPLY NOW!
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Finding the Right College

There are over 4,000 colleges in the United States so it can be difficult to determine just which one is right for you. This page includes a variety of resources to find your perfect fit. Counselors and the Future Ready Center are available to meet with you in person or virtually to develop a postsecondary plan. Just click the link below and complete the short request form to schedule a meeting. 

Request a College Advising Meeting

Research College Options

Visit the websites below to explore different colleges and find one that's right for you.

Xello

Students can log in to Xello by using their SDoL credentials.

Xello Login

College Scorecard

This comprehensive website from US Department of Education includes information on college graduation rates, estimated cost of attendance by income level, and more.

 

College Scorecard

Big Future

College Board’s exploration website that helps students build a college list.

 

Big Future

Explore College Partners

Learn more about SDoL's college partners and the opportunities they provide for students.

Eastern Mennonite University

Eastern Mennonite University’s Lancaster Campus is a dual enrollment partner of School District of Lancaster.

 
Eastern Mennonite University-Lancaster Campus Website

Eastern Mennonite University College Scorecard Data

Elizabethtown College

Elizabethtown College is a dual enrollment partner of School District of Lancaster.

 
Elizabethtown College Website

Elizabethtown College Scorecard Data

Franklin and Marshall College

Franklin and Marshall College is a district partner through Pennsylvania College Advising Corps and a full tuition scholarship that goes to one McCaskey graduate every school year.

 
Franklin and Marshall College Website

F&M College Scorecard Data

Harrisburg Area Community College

Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) is a dual enrollment partner of School District of Lancaster. HACC also partners on a bridge course that prepares students to enter college level English 101.

 
Harrisburg Area Community College Website

HACC College Scorecard Data

Millersville University

Millersville University is a longtime partner of School District of Lancaster. In addition to being a dual enrollment partner, Millersville University offers an exclusive scholarship to McCaskey graduates through the Lancaster Partnership Program. Through this program McCaskey students can earn up to $5,000 a year towards their education at Millersville, renewable for up to 5 years.

Millersville University Website

Millersville College Scorecard Data

Pennsylvania College of Art and Design

Pennsylvania College of Art and Design is a dual enrollment partner of School District of Lancaster.

Pennsylvania College of Art and Design Website

Pennsylvania College of Art and Design College Scorecard Data

Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences

Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is a dual enrollment partner of School District of Lancaster. In addition, they partner with SDoL on the Health Care Careers Academy program.

Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences Website

Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences College Scorecard Data

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

Thaddeus Stevens is a long term School District of Lancaster partner. Thaddeus Stevens is a dual enrollment partner; students can complete their entire senior year at the college at no cost. Thaddeus Stevens provides the Stevens Grant where low income students can qualify for a significant scholarship, typically covering most or all of the cost of attendance. The college also has an automatic admission agreement for School District of Lancaster students.

SDoL-Thaddeus Stevens Partnership Overview

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology Website

Thaddeus Stevens College Scorecard Data

Explore "Fly In" Programs

Some colleges will cover your costs to visit them, even if that requires flying across the country. Check out this website for available fly-in programs this year. Get started on the application soon as some of them may require recommendation letters.

Preparing for College

Applying to College

Paying for College

Transitioning to College