Get a jump-start on your college career! You can earn college credit through SCTCC while still a high school student in a variety of ways. You may participate in special programs or take designated classes at your high school. Or, you can come to our campus and attend regular college classes as a post-secondary student.

There are some restrictions and special qualifications you must meet in order to take advantage of these opportunities. The best way to get started is to talk to your high school guidance counselor. Additional information and helpful links are provided below.

Post-Secondary Option
Post-Secondary Option (PSEO) offers high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to take courses at eligible post-secondary institutions. Students must meet the admissions requirements of the post-secondary institution, but do not pay for tuition, fees, or books. They earn high school credit for courses, and if students continue their education beyond high school, colleges or universities transfer their completed coursework throughout PSEO as college credits.

For additional information on SCTCC's PSEO options, click here.

Articulated College Credit
St. Cloud Technical and Community College is working with area high schools to provide educational pathways in technical programs for students. Students participate in college-level course work in their high school to earn a certificate that transfers to the college. Success in certain high school courses may qualify students for Articulated College Credit at St. Cloud Technical and Community College.

For additional information on Articulated College Credit, visit http://www.techprepmn.com.

Discovery Academy
Discovery Academy is a high school initiative of St. Cloud Technical and Community College involving various cooperating central Minnesota high schools. It is an opportunity for students to take technically-oriented college courses in a high school setting. Courses are taught by St. Cloud Technical and Community College instructors or specifically trained high school teachers. All courses are credit-based and earn a college transcript.

For additional information on Discovery Academy, visit http://www.sctcdiscovery.com.

360º Center of Excellence
360º is an innovative collaboration of nine Minnesota State Colleges and Universities led by Bemidji State University. It is a resource for career exploration in manufacturing and applied engineering.

For additional information on 360º Center of Excellence, visit http://www.360mn.org.

MNPOS.com - Programs of Study
Programs of Study is a website intended to help you see connections between academic and elective courses giving you the most exposure and depth of understanding about a particular career area. Programs of Study are designed to show you the sequence of related courses available at your school as well as post-secondary opportunities that you might consider.

For additional information on Programs of Study, visit http://www.mnpos.com.