Early College At Your High School
Early College At Your High School (Running Start) allows you to enroll in RVCC courses that are taught at your high school that are part of your regular school day. The college credits you earn through the program may be used towards completion of a program at RVCC or credits may be transferred to other colleges and universities throughout the country. This program will help remove some of the pressure of paying for college with a reduced tuition of $150 per course.
Our Early College At Your High School Program Guide will provide additional details about the registration process and how taking RVCC courses at your high school can lead to a degree program.
Registration for Early College At Your High School can be completed online through DualEnroll.
Early College at RVCC (Bridge2College)
Early College At RVCC (Bridge2College) FAQ’s
Bridge2College is an early college program where high school students take college courses for college credit. Depending on the course, your high school may also take the credit for high school credit as well. Earned credits can be applied towards a degree at River Valley Community College (RVCC) or can be transferred to another college or university.
Bridge2College gives motivated students the opportunity to take college level courses while in high school – and at an affordable rate! You might take courses your high school doesn’t offer or get started on your career! You will be exposed to various career paths and learn what is expected in college academic life. You can accelerate your time towards a degree or certificate that will save you time and money.
Meet with your school counselor or parent. Together, you will decide if you are ready and can determine which college course would best meet your needs and interests. Your counselor or parent can also advise you as to whether the course will satisfy a high school requirement. The program is open to high school sophomores, juniors and seniors.
Use the online form on this page to register for your course. Please complete all sections of the form and do not leave any areas blank. If you are under 18 years of age, your parent/guardian will also need to sign the form.
Yes! Follow the same process as described above. For homeschooled students your parent or guardian is the person who serves as your advisor, counselor, and high school director. They will serve in that function as you complete your online registration form.
The current cost for a three credit course is $322.00. This is heavily discounted over the typical fee of $645.00 per three credit course. This tuition rate extends through the summer semester following high school graduation. There is also the NH Governor’s Scholarship that provides two tuition free courses per academic year to qualified NH high school students
These are decisions you make with your high school counselor. Online courses are available but you may want to reflect on whether online courses are an appropriate fit with your learning style.
You can request an official transcript be sent to the college/university you are attending. If the course you take will be accepted for high school credit, your high school may ask for an official transcript. As a Bridge2College student we will provide these transcripts at no charge. Your Bridge2College courses are part of you official academic record at RVCC. We cannot, however, guarantee that another college or university will accept the credits you take at RVCC. That decision is made by the college or university you choose to attend. Our transfer specialist, Elizabeth Guimond, can assist with this process.
We are pleased to offer the Early College programs to our high school community. For more information, contact:
Jerry Appell, Coordinator of High School Programs
603-542-7744 x5349
Elizabeth Guimond, Academic Advisor
603-542-7744 x 5513