Running Start Program

The Running Start Program allows high school students in participating high schools to enroll in NCC courses taught at their own high school by their high school teachers who have been approved by the College.

This dual-enrollment program provides students with both high school and college credit for these courses. College credits may be used toward completion of a degree or certificate at this College, or credits may be transferred to other colleges and universities throughout the country. (Please note that the determination of transfer credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution.)

Running Start Program students realize significant advantages: College credit awarded in high school, reduced tuition costs (currently $150 per course), reduced time to complete higher education requirements, and increased confidence in high school to college transition. There is currently a scholarship from the New Hampshire Governor’s Office that covers the cost of tuition for STEM/CTE-approved courses. A list of approved courses can be obtained from the Dual Enrollment Coordinator.

If a Running Start student would like to utilize classroom accommodations (IEP or 504), they need to complete NCC’s Application for Reasonable Accommodations to obtain a college level plan.

Contact the Dual Enrollment Coordinator at rsncc@ccsnh.edu for more information.