• COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY CREDIT = DUAL CREDIT

    The Community College System of NH (CCSNH) has rebranded its dual enrollment programs.  


    • Running Start and eStart will now be known collectively as “Early College.”

      • Running Start is now “Early College at Your High School”

      • Early College is now “Early College on a College Campus”

      • eStart is now “Early College Online


    As in past years, the NH Governor’s Scholarship will cover tuition for two dual enrollment courses per academic year (subject to available funding), but new this year, these courses are not limited to STEM/CTE subjects. 


    Rebranded Dual Enrollment Flyer


    CCSNH-Early College Flyer-Provides an overview of the CCSNH Early College programs and the available scholarships. 


    With prior approval from the school counselor and before the beginning of a semester a student must be approved for college level courses. Students earn high school and college level credit simultaneously. All applications must be completed and approval granted from the school counselor.  Credit will be granted for a college course provided that a passing grade is earned.  0.5 credit will be awarded for a semester long course and 1.0 for year-long courses.  These courses are considered honor level high school courses and will be awarded honors GPA. 


    Early College at your High School: The Early College program allows high school students to take Community College System of NH (CCSNH) courses for high school AND college credit while still in high school.  Courses offered through the Running Start program are college courses taught at the high school by CCSNH college credentialed high school faculty as part of the daily class schedule. Currently the tuition price per credit is $150.00 plus the cost of textbook(s). College courses are generally either 3 or 4 credits.


    Each student, along with their parent(s) is required to sign a contract to ensure that all parties understand the agreement, costs and terms.


    Early College on a College Campus: Early College on a College Campus pathways enables students to jump start their college education by earning college-level credits during their high school years. Students are integrated into regular college classes on the NCC campus or online. With guidance from Nashua Community College advisers, students select courses from the general education program or take a sequence of courses in a particular curriculum.

    Earn college credits at a fraction of the cost of a four-year university. NCC’s in-state tuition rate is only $250 per course. Contact the NCC Admissions Office for more information at 603-578-8908.

    Early College Online: Early College Online is a dual credit program that affords NH high school students the opportunity to take 100% online college courses through the Community College System of New Hampshire (CCSNH), while earning both high school AND college credit simultaneously.


    This program allows students to earn high school AND college credit for the same online course.  They can access their class anytime/anywhere to fit their busy schedule. Students will learn from highly qualified CCSNH faculty and gain valuable experience with college coursework.  The credits earned transfer to many colleges and universities. Tuition is $150 plus the cost of textbooks.

    Early College Online is a partnership between the Community College System of NH(CCSNH) and the Virtual Learning Academy Charter School (VLACS)


    Each student, along with their parent(s) is required to sign a contract to ensure that all parties understand the agreement, costs and terms.