Kickstart Online Classes at MCC

What is Kickstart Online?

The Kickstart Online is a series of MCC courses that are scheduled for college-ready high school students to kickstart their college degree. These online college courses are provided in a 15-week format, count toward most MCC degrees, are transferable to many four-year institutions and are offered by NDE certified MCC instructors.

Who can participate?

Nebraska resident high school students who meet course prerequisites.

How is credit earned?

College credits earned through Kickstart Online will appear on a student’s MCC transcript. MCC credits earned may transfer to other colleges or universities. Grades earned may impact future academic standing and financial aid eligibility. It's important to remember that the grades earned while taking a college credit course will count toward the student's college grade point average (GPA) and will be a permanent part of their postsecondary transcript.

What is the cost?

Current Nebraska High School students, grades 9-12, are automatically eligible to take credit classes tuition free. Students in the ninth grade become eligible for the tuition waiver during the MCC Fall quarter. Students are responsible for tools, textbooks, and any other associated course fees.

Student Expectations

Courses offered at Metropolitan Community College (MCC) have college-level content, subject matter, expectations and standards, and students will be held to those standards and graded accordingly.
It is the responsibility of the student to comply with the MCC Student Code of Conduct and all standards set forth in the course syllabus.
If a student under the age of 18 is enrolled in both a high school and a postsecondary institution, their parents still retain the right under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) at the high school, but postsecondary rights belong to the student. Students who wish to grant parental or third-party access to their educational records may do so through the Registrar's Office by submitting an Authorization to Release Student Information Form after course registration is complete.

What courses are available?

MCC offers a variety of course options through Kickstart Online. View the 2025-2026 Course Schedule to identify what course is best for you.

1st Semester: August 12-December 5, 2025
- Fall break: Nov.24-28, 2025
2nd Semester: January 12- May 1, 2026
- Spring break: March 2-6, 2026

Ready to Enroll?

READY TO ENROLL

Step 1: Complete the free MCC Application to obtain your MCC ID. If you know your MCC ID, move to step 2.
Within 1-3 business days you will receive an email from MCC with directions to finalize your application. Your MCC ID# will be provided at that time.

Step 2: Complete the Fall 2025 registration form.

Step 3: Submit the registration form to Tara at least two weeks before the class starts.

Note: Seats are limited. Students are encouraged to register early, as courses fill quickly. Enrollment is on a first come, first served basis.

Step 4: Email the completed and signed Kickstart registration form, and copies of test scores (if applicable), to nettifee.tara@westside66.net. You will receive a confirmation once the registration form is processed. If you need assistance filling out the form or selecting courses, contact your Dual Enrollment Navigator, Tara Nettifee, to set up an appointment.

For additional information about Kickstart Online, click here.

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