The VSCS offers several ways for high school students to earn college credit while still in high school. Successful high school students have earned anywhere from 3 to 18 college credits—reducing the time it takes to get a college degree, reducing the costs associated with college, and challenging themselves through college-level curriculum.
Dual Enrollment
Juniors and seniors attending a public high school, technical center, or an independent school using public tuition dollars in Vermont are eligible for two Dual Enrollment vouchers, each good for one free college course at Castleton University, Community College of Vermont, Johnson State College, Lyndon State College and Vermont Technical College, as well as other participating Vermont colleges. The free credits earned at college also count as credit towards graduation from high school.
Before applying for a dual enrollment voucher, please review the eligibility guidelines, and if you have any questions, contact Toni Marra at toni.marra@vermont.gov.
Apply now for your dual enrollment voucher.
The Dual Enrollment Program is made possible through a statewide partnership agreement supported by the State of Vermont’s Next Generation Initiative.
CONTACT INFO FOR DUAL ENROLLMENT
Castleton University: Admissions Office, (802) 639-8521
Community College of Vermont: Natalie Searle, (802) 786-5148
(or call the CCV site nearest you)
Johnson State College: Joye Lyon, (802) 635-1219
Lyndon State College: Trevor Barski, (802) 626-6431
Vermont Technical College: Joe Teegarden, (802) 793-8106
Early College
Each of the Vermont State Colleges hosts this full-year alternative to the senior year in high school. Students take standard college courses to complete their senior year of high school and their freshman year of college simultaneously—tuition free. Vermont Technical College hosts the Vermont Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), for students who have a strong academic record and are interested in math science and technology.
CONTACT INFO FOR EARLY COLLEGE
Castleton University: Admissions Office, (802) 639-8521
Community College of Vermont: Natalie Searle, (802) 786-5148
(or call the CCV site nearest you)
Johnson State College: Joye Lyon, (802) 635-1219
Lyndon State College: Trevor Barski, (802) 626-6431
Vermont Technical College: Admissions Office, (800) 442-8821
For Tech Center Students
VTC Concurrent Enrollment
Concurrent enrollment courses are taken at a high school or technical center location. Some Vermont high school and technical center teachers have been approved to teach actual Vermont Tech courses. This is an excellent opportunity for students who do not live close to a Vermont Tech campus location, but who have the academic ability to participate in college-level courses and get an early start to college.
Fast Forward
Vermont high school students enrolled in selected partner programs at their local career/ technical center are eligible for Fast Forward Tickets. The tickets let students earn college credit for one or more courses for $100 each and two courses tuition free. Each of the 17 Vermont Technical or Comprehensive High Schools currently have dual enrollment agreements in place or are working on future agreements. Click here for a listing of Career/Technical Centers in the state and more information on the career pathways available.
Vermont Technical College: Joe Teegarden, (802) 793-8106
Introduction to College Studies
Introduction to College Studies is a 26-hour, tuition-free course designed to help high school students develop strategies for college success. The course is offered at all 12 Community College of Vermont academic centers every fall, spring, and summer semester, and at other VSCS colleges on a variable basis. With support from VSAC and GEAR-UP, this course is offered tuition free to all Vermont high school students and is the ideal course for high school sophomores to prepare for college courses in their junior and senior years. Contact the CCV Academic Center nearest you for more information.
Developmental Skills Vouchers
Thanks to support from VSAC’s GEAR-UP program, CCV is able to offer vouchers to high school students and June 2017 high school graduates for developmental skills courses through the summer 2017 semester. This provides an important bridge to dual enrollment and college for students who need basic skills preparation before taking college-level coursework. Funding is separate from Act 77, so students do not need to request a dual enrollment voucher using the web application. Interested high school students should contact their local CCV center to meet with an advisor, select a course, and request a developmental skills voucher.
