Get a head start on your future
The Early College program enables high school students to take community college courses for high school AND college credit, allowing them to save time and money. Students can work towards — and even earn — an associate degree while still in high school or receive workforce credentials to accelerate their careers.
These are college courses taught at high schools by teachers credentialed to teach college-level courses. Teachers are partnered with a community college faculty and use the college syllabus and course materials. These courses are taken as part of the daily high school class schedule.
Contact your Early College At Your High School Coordinator or your school counselor for more information.
See what others have to say…
“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
*Courses are tuition-free and subject to available funding through the Dual and Concurrent Enrollment Scholarship program, which will pay for up to two dual credit courses per year for students in 10th-12th grade. Certain fees not included, inquire with college. Students may take more than 2 courses per year at a discounted rate through the Early College program.
**Acceptance of credits is at the discretion of the receiving institution.