Want to start your college education early? High school students can take a variety of courses at the Seattle Community Colleges for college credit. Some of these programs provide dual credit that counts for both college credit and high school credit.
Qualified high school juniors and seniors can enroll in college courses on a tuition-free basis and receive dual high school and college credit while finishing their high school diploma.
High school students can earn college credits towards a technical career for courses taken during high school. For information call:
High school students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds and families where the student would be the first-generation college graduate can participate in a program to help them acquire skills to succeed in high school and gain entry to college.
High school students in West Seattle can explore career options, find money for college and develop strategies for test taking and improving study skills at South Seattle Community College. Contact 206.768.6474.
The Careers in Education program with the Seattle Public Schools allows high school students to take dual credit courses to receive up to 12 credits toward an Associate of Arts degree with an education emphasis. www.teachertrainingprogram.com
For information on the dual credit program in American Sign Language between Seattle Central Community College and more than 40 high schools (including Roosevelt in Seattle) in the state of Washington, visit seattlecentral.edu/users/aslarticulation
