The Early College Credit Program (ECCP) is an opportunity for high school students who are in good standing to attend a Wisconsin post-secondary institution for the purpose of taking one or more courses for high school and/or college credit.
The Start College Now Program (SCN) allows juniors and seniors who are in good standing the opportunity to take college courses at a technical college.
Application Instructions for ECCP and SCN:
1. Talk with your high school counselor to see if it’s a good fit for you. They will consider how the class aligns with academic plans and whether you meet the prerequisite for taking a college level class. The school will pay for up to 18 non-comparable college credits.
2. Submit a completed application to your school counselor
March 1 for the fall semester
October 1 for the spring semester
February 1 for the summer semester (ECCP)
3. Follow the application or registration requirements of the college
4. Enroll in your class(es) on the college website. Instructions will be sent to your email.
5. Bring your college course schedule to your school counselor. High School schedule will be adjusted to accommodate the college class, IF POSSIBLE. (This isn’t always feasible.)
Application Criteria:
Student must be on track for graduation, have good attendance and be record-free of discipline problems (some colleges also have a GPA requirement).
Student must be able to provide their own transportation
If a student receives a failing grade or drops a course, the student and/or guardian will be required to reimburse the school district the cost of the course.