EARLY COLLEGE PROGRAM AND HIGH SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS

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Early College and High School Partnerships Webpage

Consistent with its mission, the College is committed to developing and coordinating dual enrollment/credit programs with K-12 institutions, and enhancing the educational opportunities for students, including building collaborative relationships with local school districts to promote high-quality efficiency in all programs and services.

These collaborative projects can include, but are not limited to the use of the College Placement Test (CPT) as a tool in providing an early measure of preparedness for college; alignment of high school and college curricula; and dual enrollment/credit program for current high school students. 

Early College at HCCC

The Early College Program allows all high school juniors and seniors to take classes at the college for 50% off the in-county tuition rate. Enterprising students can take up to a total of 36 credits while in the program.

In addition, HCCC has a number of partnerships with local high schools that allow students to earn a certificate or even a full Associate Degree upon high school graduation through dual enrollment agreements. Participating students may take a combination of courses offered as part of the high school curriculum and additional courses offered after school. View a list of high school partnerships.

High School (Early College) Admissions Process

High school students approved to participate in the Early College program may be admitted by submitting the Early College application for high school students. Students may be required to take the college placement examination.