Gain experience with college level coursework

Save money, tuition cost is only $150

Transfer credits to many colleges and universities

New In Academic Year 2018!

Funding is available for students to take up to 2 STEM courses (science, technology, engineering and math) per year.

Once approved by local school boards, students in designated STEM and STEM related courses can be reimbursed for these Running Start courses after successful completion of the course by obtaining a C or better for a final grade.  Reimbursements will occur after final grades are verified.

Contact your Running Start Coordinator for more information.

The Running Start program enables high school students to take Community College System of NH (CCSNH) courses for high school AND college credit.

Courses offered through the Running Start program are college courses taught at the high school by CCSNH college credentialed high school faculty as part of the daily class schedule

See what others have to say...

“My daughter just transferred her credits this semester. She was thrilled.  I loved this program!.....Having college coursework on her resume when applying to college was very helpful. I will be sure my son participates.” 

-Mother of a daughter now attending University of Rhode Island

“I found these courses to be helpful in terms of money and getting a head start on my college learning.” 

-NH High School graduate now attending Great Bay Community College

“I managed to save an entire year’s tuition because of the courses I took through Running Start.” 

-NH High school graduate now attending UNH