Contact Information

Director: Ryan Gill
E-mail: dualcredit@lcsc.edu
Office: SPH 207
Phone: 208-792-2280
FAX: 208-792-2052
Web: http://www.lcsc.edu/early-college-programs

Early College Programs provides area high school students the opportunity to earn college credit while fulfilling high school graduation requirements. These credits can be earned via Dual Credit or micro-credentials. Students can earn college credit at their high school, online, or on-campus. The program adheres to Idaho State Board of Education Policy III.Y which follows the standards set by the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP). Early College Programs is NACEP accredited.  

Financial Aid

The Advanced Opportunities Program (sponsored by the Idaho State Department of Education) is designed to help cover the costs associated with dual credit courses or college-bearing exams. The program provides every student in grades 7-12 attending an Idaho public school with adequate funds to use towards dual credit, workforce training, certification exams, Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate programs. To utilize program funds, students must register through the Advanced Opportunities Portal.

Transfer of Credits

Dual credit courses are accepted by all Idaho institutions of higher education and most accredited institutions outside the state. Idaho’s colleges/universities are accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Specific programs also hold professional accreditation. Please refer to the current catalog for a list of the various commissions and associations.

The institution where students may attend makes the final decision on the acceptance of transfer courses. Acceptance of any or all courses can vary and may be dependent upon the grade earned and the policy of the institution. It is the students' responsibility to check with the receiving college/university to verify that the dual credit class(es) will transfer.