CCSNH offers high school students in grades 10-12 flexible and affordable options to obtain college credit. The Early College program allows students to explore their academic interests and work toward degrees or certificates to accelerate their careers.
Early College
High school students aged 15 and older can take classes directly with one of the CCSNH colleges. Courses are offered in person, online or in a hybrid or flex environment. Taking college courses in a college environment allows students to grow academically, socially and emotionally. Students have direct access to the college’s student and academic support offices as well as the college’s library resources. Students can participate in the college’s student organizations and attend college events. Whether taking part in the full college experience or simply taking a single class, the Early College student experience allows students to explore college level academics in a welcoming environment.
- View the list of Course Exemptions (XLSX)
- View the CCSNH Early College Parental/Guardian and Participating Student Approval and Release and General Terms and Conditions (PDF)
Tuition
Tuition for Early College courses taken at the community colleges is discounted to half tuition. Course fees may be charged depending on the course and the individual community college. Early College students are eligible to receive up to two Early College scholarships each year. Pending availability, the scholarships will cover the cost of tuition and fees. Students may need to purchase books or other course materials.
Contact
Contact your Early College At Your High School Coordinator or your school counselor for more information. Students should work with their high schools to ensure courses will be counted as part of high school requirements.
Early College at the High School
The CCSNH Early College in the High School program allows students in 10-12 grade access to college courses in their high schools. The Early College in the High School courses are offered as part of the student’s normal high school schedule and count as college credit and toward high school graduation requirements. These are college courses taught in high schools by teachers credentialed to teach college-level courses.
Tuition
Tuition for Early College at the High School courses is discounted to $150. Early College students are eligible to receive up to two Early College scholarships each year. Pending availability, the scholarships will cover the cost of tuition.
Contact
Interested students should talk to their school counselor to learn about the college courses offered in their high school.
Transfer of Courses
The acceptance of college credit is always at the discretion of the receiving college or university. CCSNH course credit has broad transferability with public colleges and universities within the US. A student may find that their college course doesn’t align with their intended program of study at their college or university. In that case, the course may transfer in as an elective credit.
Students can request their college transcript from the National Student Clearinghouse.
Early College Scholarships
Thanks to generous support from the State of NH, Early College students in grades 10-12 (homeschooled students 15 and older) have access to two Early College scholarships each year. The scholarship covers the cost of tuition and most fees. Students may be required to pay for additional course fees or purchase books or other course materials. The scholarships are subject to the availability of funding. Students interested in taking more than two classes can do so at the discounted tuition rates for Early College and Early College at the High School. Interested students should ensure that their high school meets the scholarship eligibility requirements.
