Earn College Credits in High School
High school students can earn affordable, transferable college credit through 天涯社区官网 while completing their high school diploma. These courses help you explore interests, build confidence, and get a head start on your college degree.
How it works
You can take 天涯社区官网 classes offered at your high school, online, or on a 天涯社区官网 campus. Credits you earn become part of your permanent college transcript and may transfer to many colleges and universities.
Taking dual-credit classes lets you:
- Complete general education requirements early
- Reduce the time and cost of college
- Explore majors before committing
- Strengthen your academic skills and confidence
Who can enroll?
Students in grades 9–12 may be eligible to take 天涯社区官网 dual-credit courses. Requirements vary by class, and some courses require placement scores or prerequisites. Your school counselor or 天涯社区官网 Dual Credit team can help you determine eligibility.
What classes can I take?
You can choose from a wide range of general education, career-technical, and elective courses. Options vary by high school and by semester. Your counselor can provide the most up-to-date list, or you can browse available courses through 天涯社区官网.How much does it cost?
Dual-credit courses are offered at a reduced rate compared to regular college tuition. The program may cover some or all of the cost for eligible students. 天涯社区官网 can help you understand funding options and how to apply them.How to get started
- Talk with your school counselor about available 天涯社区官网 classes.
- Choose the courses that fit your goals.
- Apply to 天涯社区官网 as a dual-credit student (free and quick).
- Register for classes with help from your counselor or the 天涯社区官网 Dual Credit office.
- Complete the course and earn college credit.
After you graduate high school
Credits earned through 天涯社区官网 may transfer to many colleges and universities. If you continue at 天涯社区官网, you’ll already have a head start toward your degree or certificate.
Questions?
The 天涯社区官网 Dual Credit team is here to help you understand your options and get enrolled. Call (208) 933-2320 or contact your high school counselor for support.
Or were you looking for something else?
I want credit for my industry certification
You can earn college credit by demonstrating mastery of course outcomes from experiential learning. Experiential learning includes work experience, life experience, licenses and certifications. You can earn credit by exam or by submitting a portfolio with sufficient evidence of skills and proficiency with course outcomes.
I want help getting ready for college
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