Students accepted to the ECA or Plus One program will have no out of pocket expenses for TEL courses as their learning fund will be applied to the program and Epic will cover the remaining cost associated with the program.
Incoming 9th grade students can now start the ECA program the first semester of their Freshman year!
This allows for course sequencing to be spread out over all four years of high school; therefore, making each semester's college load lighter than previous sequencing.
Incoming 10th grade students can start the ECA program the first semester of their Sophomore year!
This allows students to complete an Associates degree by graduation with a combination of regular school year + summer college classes.
The Plus One Program is different than the associate's degree, but it is available to you. This track will allow you to earn one full year of college by high school graduation.
Record of success in the current Epic model
ECA applications are currently closed. Please check back later in the year for updated information about the next round of applications.
Additional FAQs
Students will be notified if they have been accepted before the semester begins.
Yes, you will be both an EPIC student and enrolled in the college pathway you choose.
No, you will be taking a combination of high school and college classes each semester. The college classes will count as both college and high school credits.
Click here to view Oklahoma Christian University associate's degree sequence.
Click here to view Oklahoma Christian University Plus One sequence.
Participation in the program is based on being an EPIC student. However, any high school and college credits earned will be on both your high school and college transcripts. You can work with your new high school if they have a similar program.
ECA must choose a college prep curriculum that is NCAA-approved. The currently available options that meet the standards are Apex, Bright Thinker, and EpicEd.
Yes, the concurrent courses qualify for both NCAA and Oklahoma's Promise.
No matter how many concurrent college hours are earned during high school, you will be classified as a Freshman for NCAA eligibility purposes.
Associate of Science Degree with Oklahoma Christian University.
Yes, OC requires Bible courses in all of their degrees, so any student pursuing the associate's degree through this pathway will have to complete the Bible courses. OC faculty are accustomed to teaching Bible courses to students from diverse backgrounds and faith perspectives. If you opt for the Plus One path, there are no required religion courses.