ECCP/Start College Now Courses

The statute allows Wisconsin public and private high school students to take one or more courses at an institution of higher education for high school and/or college credit. Under this section, “institutions of higher education” means an institution within the University of Wisconsin System, a tribally controlled college, or a private, nonprofit institution of higher education located in the state. While technical colleges are not eligible institutions under the ECC program, pupils that have completed 10 th grade will continue to have the option to take courses at technical colleges through Start College Now program, statute, 38.12(14).

Application date deadlines: Fall Semester Courses- March 1, 2023 & Spring Semester Courses- October 1, 2023.

The School District of Ladysmith will pay for up to 18 credits through ECCP or SCN if students remain in good academic standing in their coursework. Students who do not earn a passing grade in an ECCP or SCN course will be responsible for reimbursing the district for the cost of the course and materials.

Early College Credit ProgramThe 2017 Wisconsin Act 59 eliminated the Course Options and Youth Options programs. The Course Options statute was changed to Part-time open enrollment. The Youth Options statute (118.55) was renamed the Early College Credit Program (ECCP). The ECCP statute allows Wisconsin public and private high school students to take one or more courses at an institution of higher education for high school and/or college credit.

CoursesMany times, course schedules may not yet be available for the term in which students are applying. Here are some strategies that will help students select which courses to apply for: Look at courses offered in the same term of the previous year – it is likely they will be offered during the same term in the upcoming year. In addition to listing the primary courses you want to take, list a few alternative courses on your ECCP application in case one or more of your primary courses are not offered or available. Reach out to the dual enrollment contact at the campus you wish to attend.

Start College NowNew Program: Start College Now “Start College Now” will allow high school students the opportunity to take college courses at Wisconsin Technical Colleges. Statute 38.12 (14) lays out all the aspects of the program. Students looking to take courses in the fall semester must turn in the application by March 1, 2020. For spring semester courses the same application is used, however the due date is October 1, 2020. When helping students find the appropriate course, please reach out to the Career Prep Coordinator at the technical college in your high school district to help with planning.

ECCP Frequently Asked QuestionsJump to a section Move quickly to the section you need to find the answer to your question. Applying for ECCP Approving ECCP Applications Providing Credit for ECCP Courses ECCP Reimbursement Other Questions APPLYING FOR ECCP 1. Can an ECCP application deadline be extended? No. The deadlines for students to submit an application are written into state law. No extensions are permitted. ECCP application deadlines are as follows: February 1 for summer courses March 1 for fall courses October 1 for spring courses 2.

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