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Dual Credit Program

District 300 offers our high school students several opportunities to earn tuition-free college credit. For additional information, students should speak with their counselor.

ECC Full-Time Pathway

High school juniors can enroll as full-time students, during the day, and take a full year of college classes leading to a two-year Associates Degree (24 to 32 hours of a 60-hour program).

Associate Degrees include:

  • Associate of Arts
     
  • Associate of Science

District 300 will cover the cost of tuition; students will be responsible for the cost of books, provide their own transportation, and own their own device. A D300 Chromebook will not be provided.

Available to high school juniors and seniors.

Students must be current students enrolled full-time in a District 300 high school at the time of enrollment to be considered for placement.

ECC Part-Time General Education Courses

High school seniors can enroll as part-time students, during the school day.

Dual Credit Course Information

D300 covers the cost of tuition; students are responsible for the cost of books and for providing their own transportation.

Available to High School juniors and seniors.

Students may not take more than 7 credit hours per semester.

Students must be current students enrolled full-time in a District 300 high school at the time of enrollment to be considered for placement.

ECC Part-Time Career Technical Education Courses

High school seniors can enroll as part-time students, during the school day, and take college classes in over 20 career and technical areas. Industry-recognized certification is available in a number of high-demand areas.

Dual Credit Course Information

District 300 covers the cost of tuition; students are responsible for the cost of books and for providing their own transportation. 

Available to high school juniors and seniors.

Students may not take more than 7 credit hours per semester.

Students must be current students enrolled full-time in a District 300 high school at the time of enrollment to be considered for placement.

Important Dates

  • Dual Credit Contract and Applications due to counselors by no later than February 1
     
  • All ECC-required placement exams must be completed by no later than February 1
     
  • Admission decisions will be determined on or before March 15