Early College Credit/Start College Now Programs

Early College Credit Program (ECCP)

(Program is subject to change) Allows students to enroll in one or more nonsectarian courses at an institute of higher education for high school and/or college credit that is not offered in our district by SPASD staff.

Provides that post-secondary admittance be contingent on meeting entrance requirements and the availability of space.

Requires that transportation be the responsibility of the parent/guardian and student. If the parent/guardian is unable to pay the cost of such transportation, they may apply to DPI/State Superintendent for reimbursement.

Requires a student application and notification process so that school district planning and reporting may take place. Applications for enrollment for obtaining high school credit in these courses must be made by March 1, for the fall semester and by October 1, for courses to be taken during the spring semester.

Requires the school district to determine whether the course satisfies state graduation requirements and what, if any, high school credits are to be awarded to the student. The ECCP allows for cost sharing between the State, the District, and in some cases, the pupil’s family. Please contact your high school’s College, Career, and Life Readiness Coordinator for further information.

ECCP Applications can be found online at:

https://dpi.wi.gov/dual-enrollment/eccp

Start College Now Program (SCN)

(Program is subject to change) Allows juniors and seniors who meet certain requirements to take courses at a Wisconsin technical college for high school and technical college credit that is not offered in our district by SPASD staff.

Requires that transportation be the responsibility of the parent/guardian and student. If the parent/guardian is unable to pay the cost of such transportation, they may apply to DPI/State Superintendent for reimbursement.

Requires a student application and notification process so that school district planning and reporting may take place. Applications for enrollment for obtaining high school credit in these courses must be made by March 1, for the fall semester and by October 1, for courses to be taken during the spring semester.

A grade earned in an approved course shall be recorded on the student’s high school transcript and included in the computation of the student’s cumulative GPA. The course must not be comparable to a course offered within the district. The District shall pay for the cost of tuition, course fees, and books, while the pupil, family shall be responsible for incidental costs associated with the class. Please contact your high school’s College, Career, and Life Readiness Coordinator for further information.

SCN Applications can be found online at:

https://dpi.wi.gov/dual-enrollment/start-college-now