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1 middle school & high school STUDENTS Get a jumpstart on college & your career High school classes can count for college, without costing you a dime. Pantones Blue: : 7468 (Circle Screen 20%) Red: 1807 Green: 356

2 What could this do for me & my future? I love that I have the opportunity to take college classes while I am still in high school. By getting a college experience now, I am more likely to go to college full-time, and I already have a feel for what to expect once I do. Taja Kill two birds with one stone take classes in high school that count for both high school and college credit at the same time. Save money on college tuition. Graduate from high school with a two-year college degree, a career certificate, or up to 4 years of college credit. Build confidence in your ability to achieve in college. Explore and test drive high-tech careers that are in high demand like medical, computer technology, engineering, and media careers. Get used to the harder work now so that your transition to college will be easier. A high school education holds significant value, but a college education holds limitless opportunity. Jonathan Reed The opportunity to receive two years of college credits while in high school is spectacular. I never expected to have this chance. Jesse Kelly The tuition-free program takes a financial burden off of me and my parents. Jamaal Ridley It s a great opportunity. Kessiah Cunningham School Choice Ohio More college information:

3 A lot of people don t know this, but you can work on a college degree and career certificate while you re still in high school. Ohio has college jumpstart programs that let you try out different careers before you even graduate from high school. Since many good jobs require at least a college degree or career certificate, you need to know how college works so you can succeed. These programs are free they don t cost anything. And this jumpstart is open to all students. You don t have to be an honors student to qualify. You just need a desire to take the steps toward success. You don t have to be invited: go after these options yourself. Be your own advocate. Don t let these amazing opportunities pass you by! Sign up now you can apply as early as middle school. If you re not sure how college works exactly, if the thought of paying for college makes you nervous, or if you re not sure how to make it in college, these programs are for you. Ohio s 4 College & Career Jumpstart Programs: High schools where students earn associate degrees Early College High Schools Programs for career certificates & college credit College Tech Prep Free classes at a local college during high school Post Secondary Enrollment Options High school classes that can count for college credit Advanced Placement classes Keep reading to find out how each of these options works.

4 high schools where students earn associate s degrees The tuition-free early college high school helps my family financially, while allowing me to take control of my own future. Brittany Price Early College High Schools Early College High Schools are high schools that focus on getting students ready for college and guide them through real college courses with their classmates. How do I sign up? Any student can apply. Students whose parents didn t attend college are especially invited to apply. Each school has its own focus and style. You can find the state rating for each school at Most applications are due in the winter of the student s 8th grade year. So, start planning during middle school! Akron Early College High School Dayton Early College Academy (DECA) Grades 7-12, application process begins winter of 6th grade year Design Lab Early College High School (Cleveland) Early College Academy (Columbus) Early College High School in Canton Early College High School in Lorain County (Elyria) Metro Early College High School (Columbus) Charles School at Ohio Dominican University (Columbus) Toledo Early College High School Youngstown Early College High School What do I get in the end? Students who graduate from Early College High Schools earn up to college credits along with their high school diploma. How much does it cost? College tuition and textbooks, along with high school curriculum, are free. There may be some transportation costs if the school does not provide bus service.

5 Programs for career certificates & college credit If students can get a technical skill and combine that with a strong, related academic curriculum, they get the best of both worlds. Jim Rarric, Guidance Counselor College Tech Prep College Tech Prep focuses on the fastest-growing technology career areas, while also preparing students for a two-year or four-year college degree. Students can get a head start on a college degree and job certification in a high skill, high tech career. How do I sign up? Students usually start taking Tech Prep classes in 11th grade, but there may be earlier options in your area. Program registration usually begins in the second semester of 10th grade. Program areas include interactive media, environmental technology, communication, information technology, industrial engineering, graphic design, electronics, tourism, computers, criminal science, business, automotive, health, biotechnology, marketing, manufacturing, agriculture, construction, law, and entertainment. Program options vary by school district. What do I get in the end? Every College Tech Prep Program of Study links directly to a degree or certificate program at a partner college. Programs allow students to earn free college credit and enter college at an advanced level. How much does it cost? There is no cost for coursework or materials. Parents may need to pay for books. (to locate programs in your area)

6 Free Classes at a Local College During High School I attended a local community college during high school for a year. I am getting ready to graduate with my bachelor s degree in psychology and am very thankful to have been able to use that year to really seek out my calling and not have to pay a penny for it. Katie Webb Post Secondary Enrollment Options Post-Secondary Enrollment (Option B) allows students to take college classes (on campus or online) for both high school and college credit at the same time. A student who applies in 8th grade and starts in 9th grade can earn college credit each year and potentially earn an associate s degree by the time they graduate from high school. Or a high school senior can sign up and take just one college class to help with the transition to college. How do I sign up? Anyone in grades 9-12 in public or private school with a 3.0 GPA or higher in the subject of the college course they want to take is eligible. March 30 is the application deadline to sign up for the next school year. Students can take classes during the school year and during summer months including day, evening, and weekend classes. What do I get in the end? For each class you take, you can get both college and high school credit. College credit can often be transferred to another college after graduating from high school. How much does it cost? There is no cost for tuition, fees, materials, and books. In cases of financial need, transportation costs can also be reimbursed to the family by the school district. If a student fails or does not complete a course, the family must reimburse the state for the cost of the course. and search keyword PSEOP. Check with your local guidance counselor to see if your school district has any separate double-credit agreements with local colleges.

7 High school classes that can count for college credit The Advanced Placement courses I took saved me and my family time and money. By earning college credit in high school, I was able to graduate from Ohio State in three years instead of four. David Haskell Advanced Placement Classes Advanced Placement classes are high-level high school classes that can count for college credit if a student passes a test at the end of the class. There are 30 possible courses, which cover a range of English, Science, Math, History, Art, and Technology subjects. How do I sign up? Students apply for Advanced Placement courses at the same time they develop their class schedule each year. In general, all high school students are eligible to take Advanced Placement classes. However, each school can set its own eligibility requirements. Sometimes a student s school doesn t offer Advanced Placement classes or doesn t offer the specific class a student would like to take. In these cases, opportunities exist to sign up for an online AP class through your local school district. For more information, visit What do I get in the end? After finishing an Advanced Placement class, students take an exam to receive college credit. Public colleges in Ohio will grant free college credit to students who earn a score of 3 or more of 5 possible points on the exam. How much does it cost? Advanced Placement classes are free. To take the exam for college credit, the cost is $86. However, the State of Ohio covers the cost of the exam for students with financial need. Ohio Department of Education

8 Find out how Ohio high schoolers can earn college & career credits for free This brochure was made possible by School Choice Ohio, KidsOhio, and the Ohio Grantmakers Forum through a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Special thanks to the Ohio Board of Regents and the Ohio Department of Education for providing helpful information.