Early College Programs
Earn college credit while still in high school with 海角社区鈥檚 Early College programs. There are three options to choose from: Early College at Your High School, Early College on Campus (at 海角社区), and Early College Online (through CCSNH).听
Read the story of an Early College student who became an Early College teacher!
Early College at Your High School
罢丑别听Early College at Your High School听program enables high school students to take community college courses in their high school for college credit.
What grades are eligible? Any student grades 10-12 (Students in ninth grade with special permission can take Early College classes but aren鈥檛 eligible for the CCSNH Scholarship.)
What classes are offered? The number and types of college classes available at each high school varies depending on the experience and background of the teachers at the high school.
How much does it cost? Take up to 2 courses per year at no cost and pay $150 per additional course! (Scholarships are applied automatically when students register.)
Who teaches the courses? The courses are taught by teachers you already know in your school, who have college-level teaching credentials and use a college syllabus and course materials. These courses are taken as part of the daily class schedule and are considered 鈥渄ual enrollment鈥� which means these courses also satisfy high school credits.
Will these credits transfer? Yes. These credits are eligible to transfer to most colleges and universities.
Is it possible to graduate high school with an associate degree? Yes, it is! If you start as a sophomore and take 20 college courses over 3 years, you can complete a majority of the requirements of an associate degree!听
How do I sign up for Early College at my high school? and you will be contacted.听
海角社区 serves the following high schools:
| Belmont听 | Gilford | Inter-Lakes |
| J. Olivia Huot Tech Center | Kingswood Regional | Laconia |
| Laconia Christian听 | Lin-Wood | Moultonborough Academy |
| Newfound Regional | Plymouth Regional | Prospect Mountain |
| Lakes Region Tech | Winnisquam Regional | 听 |
We have established formal pathways with the schools below where high school students can begin their college work for certain 海角社区 programs:
| School Name | Download PDF |
| Concord Regional | Culinary Arts |
| Franklin High School | Culinary Arts, Pastry Arts, Advanced Manufacturing |
| Kearsarge Regional | Culinary Arts |
| MST | Culinary Arts |
| Plymouth Regional | Culinary Arts |
| Portsmouth Career Tech | Culinary Arts |
| Salem CTE | Culinary Arts |
| Seacoast School of Tech | Culinary Arts |
| Somersworth High School | Culinary Arts |
Early College on Campus (at 海角社区)
罢丑别听Early College on Campus听program enables high school students to take community college courses on campus at 海角社区 for college credit.
Requirements
- You must be at least 16 years old (this can be waived based on parent or school counselor approval of readiness.)
- You must have transportation.
Steps
- Connect with Early College Coordinator Chelsea Divers at [email protected] or 603-366-5269 to discuss available courses in the upcoming semester.
- Share this information with your school counselor to ensure that you are approved to take the course and that these college credits will count towards high school graduation.
- and include email contact information for your school counselor and a parent or guardian so they can provide consent for you take college classes at 海角社区.
Cost
Early College on Campus classes are eligible for the CCSNH scholarship and, once the scholarships are used, qualify for a tuition discount which equals half off tuition and comprehensive fees. This discounted rate does not include the cost of textbooks or classroom materials.
What classes are offered? We offer a variety of classes. Visit our course schedule page to learn more about the classes that are offered at 海角社区 each semester.
When do they start/end? Our courses are offered in full semester as well as more accelerated formats and have varying start times. A majority of our courses meet once a week for a selected period of time.
Early College Online (through CCSNH)
Early College Online is a dual credit program that gives high school students the opportunity to take 100% online college courses through the Community College System of New Hampshire (CCSNH) while earning high school and college credit simultaneously. Early College Online allows you to:听
- Earn high school and college credit for the same online course听
- Access your class anytime/anywhere to fit your busy schedule听
- Learn from highly qualified CCSNH faculty
- Gain valuable experience with college coursework听
- Transfer credits to many colleges and universities听
- Save money 鈥� tuition is only $150 plus the cost of textbooks听
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Want to sign up for a class but not sure how? For more information on all of these opportunities, or contact Early College Coordinator Chelsea Divers at [email protected] or 603-366-5269.
Already Enrolled in Early College?
