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Information About

College Credit In High School

Get an early start on your college degree!

Early College Programs

High school students in NPC's service area have a fantastic opportunity: FREE COLLEGE! NPC partners with many local area high schools to provide free college-level classes to high school students. Some of the classes take place within the high school and others at an NPC location. Students simultaneously earn both college credit AND credit toward their high school diploma. Best of all, the program covers the cost of the student's tuition and fees! (students may be responsible for supplies/deposits/textbooks)

Not sure what is available at your high school? Ask your high school guidance counselor.

Northland Pioneer College offers three programs:

Career Training
Dual Enrollment
Concurrent Enrollment

NPC partners with several area vocational high school districts, including Northern Arizona Vocational Institute of Technology (NAVIT) to provide career-training courses. Students study specialized training in a selected career area and can earn industry certifications. Each program corresponds with an NPC associate degree that gives high school students a definite advantage in the job market after graduation.

Available areas of study include: automotive technology, business, computer information systems, construction, cosmetology, early childhood studies, energy and industrial technician, film and digital video, fire science, medical assistant, nursing assistant, and welding. (*Not all programs are available in all areas. Check with your local high school for availability.)

It is even possible for dedicated high school students to graduate with an NPC associate degree AND a high school diploma at the same time! Students can complete the general education degree requirements not offered by their vocational program through our dual enrollment program (see the duel enrollment tab for details).

Whether you are planning on directly entering the workforce, are university-bound or are simply not sure where life will take you after high school, take advantage of FREE college tuition and earn your associate degree! Most vocational programs run during a high school student's junior and senior years. Speak to your high school guidance counselor about what is available in your area. Don't waste this great opportunity. Become a Northland Pioneer College student now!

Another option available to current high school students is dual enrollment. Students earn credit toward their high school diploma AND college credit at the same time! Dual enrollment classes fulfill general education requirements for an associate degree and university transfer. Courses include: English, geography, geology, history, math, psychology, science, sociology, Spanish and more.

Where available, students can take NPC dual enrollment classes IN their high school. All tuition, fees, books, and supply costs are covered! Students attend NPC classes during the regular school day either at their high school or are transported to an NPC campus/center location. Ask your high school guidance counselor what is available through your school.

It's possible for dedicated high school students to graduate with an NPC associate degree AND a high school diploma at the same time! With proper planning, students can complete their associate degree requirements through NPC's dual enrollment program.

All dual enrollment instructors are NPC faculty with at least a master's degree, certified to teach at the college level in their field. Many of the courses offered meet the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) and are guaranteed to transfer to Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, and the University of Arizona. Don't waste this great opportunity. Become a Northland Pioneer College student now!

NPC offers a dual enrollment option available to current high school students called Concurrent Enrollment. It allows students to earn credit toward their high school diploma AND college credit at the same time! Concurrent enrollment classes fulfill general education requirements for an associate degree and university transfer. Courses include: English, geography, geology, history, math, psychology, science, sociology, Spanish and more.

Concurrently enrolled high school students enroll in NPC classes outside of their normal high school hours, on their own at any NPC campus location. Evening and summer classes are popular options. To help with costs, NPC offers an Early College tuition waiver that covers the cost of tuition for students who qualify. Students will still need to cover the cost of books and fees but can get a great head start on college-level courses. NPC also offers a Fast Track and Finish Line scholarships to help offset costs. An NPC Early College Adviser can assist you in applying for these scholarships and selecting the right courses.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY to take classes outside of your high school.

Get a head start on the college experience while staying close to home. Many of the courses offered meet the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) and are guaranteed to transfer to Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, and the University of Arizona. Don't waste this great opportunity. Become a Northland Pioneer College student now!