Benefits of OFFERING College Now Courses
What is College Now?
Welcome to College Now, the high school-based accelerated learning program built upon agreements between Lane County secondary schools and Lane Community College (LCC).
For more than 20 years, College Now has operated with the goal of students successfully completing post-secondary programs. College Now students are not charged tuition or fees, which can constitute substantial savings for the student.
Why College Now? Benefits for Instructors & Students
Builds relationships and fosters collaboration between college instructors and high school teachers to promote best practices and to prepare students for long-term success.
Offers opportunities for students to explore career interests and connect to programs at LCC.
Promotes more seamless educational pathways for students.
Familiarizes students with the rigors of college-level coursework and builds their skills and confidence for college success.
Reduces course redundancy for students, allowing for a more positive experience in their first year of college.
Grants students transcripted LCC credits that may be transferable to other colleges and universities.
Provides significant potential savings for students with regard to the cost of college.
Gives students access to LCC resources including library databases and online tutoring.
Helps high schools meet state requirements to provide students with opportunities to earn college credit while in high school.
Special benefit for high school College Now faculty:
Take a class tuition-free at LCC!
All College Now instructors may take one course at LCC tuition-free each academic year that they are teaching a College Now course. There is no limit on the number of credits. Many LCC courses are available to be taken online, making it easier for you to take advantage of this benefit. You will have to pay any fees for the course. Tuition waiver forms are available here: https://inside.lanecc.edu/sites/default/files/hr/documents/college_now_hs_teacher_tw.pdf. Register for the course online, then print, complete, scan, and email the form to hsc-office@lanecc.edu.
Please make sure to fill out the Part-time Tuition Waiver Form.
Questions? Call the High School Connections office, (541) 463-5203 .