Early College Courses

Why should you consider taking an early college course?

They are FREE - All students are eligible to take up to 4 courses per school year, free of charge - the only cost to you is your books!
You get college AND high school credit! This can reduce the number of credits you will pay for when you get to college later!
You can take classes that are of high interest to you - PLUS, you get to choose from interesting electives not offered at FHS!

Things to remember:

Keep in mind that these courses are taken independently without a designated FHS teacher to support your coursework.
These courses also have strict weekly deadlines and do not allow for retakes on assignments or assessments.
You will be responsible for all materials and books associated with your course. Scholarships are available for financial support.
We strongly suggest you speak to your school counselor prior to registering for a course.

How do I search and apply for classes?

Students can take up to (4) free classes per year at the University of Maine System or Community College System. ExplorEC also offers online AP Courses. Once you set up your ExplorEC account you can search for all courses.

NOTE: The application deadline is at least 1 week prior to the course start date. It is STRONGLY recommended to submit a completed application at least 2 weeks before class begins.

ExplorEC Registration Portal »

Explore Early College courses from Maine's State Universities

Qualified Maine students in grades 9-12 may earn up to 18 tuition-free credits over their lifetime. Learn more about whether you qualify on our Steps for Early College Success.

Early College Pathways at UMF

Will you be a junior in the fall? Now is the time to start thinking about Early College Pathways. Pathways at the University of Maine at Farmington allow you to explore careers, programs and majors at UMF while also pursuing meaningful coursework that will have relevance both now and once you're in college. UMF's Pathways include:

For more information, visit Early College Pathways at UMF or reach out to Kirsten Petroska at kirsten.petroska@maine.edu

Explore Early College courses at Husson

Earn up to 2 college courses per semester through the Husson University Early College Access Program (ECAP). Designed for rising juniors and seniors, this early credit pathway lets students take college courses early, saving time and money on a future degree. ECAP students are responsible for books and materials fees. Husson ECAP Registration Link »

How to view your early college transcript:

Transcript requests must be made by the student. Parents may not request transcripts on behalf of their students. Request your college transcript here.