Early College Scholar

The Early College Scholars Program allows eligible high school students to earn at least 15 hours of transferable college credit while completing the requirements for an Advanced Studies Diploma. The result is a more productive senior year and a substantial reduction in college tuition. Students earning a college degree in seven semesters instead of eight can save an average of $5,000 in expenses.

To qualify for the Early College Scholars program, a student must:

  • Have a "B" average or better;

  • Be pursuing an Advanced Studies Diploma; and

  • Take and complete college-level course work (i.e., Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, Cambridge, or dual enrollment) that will earn at least 15 transferable college credits.

For more information about the Early College Scholars Program, click here - Early College Scholars Program | Virginia Department of Education 

Parent Permission for students to be part of the Early College Scholars Program, click here - Permission Click