Online Dual-Enrollment Classes
Earn College Credit While Attending High School
Get a head start on your college degree and graduate high school sooner with our flexible, cost-effective Early College Online program!
Take the First Step in Your College Path
In partnership with the Community College System of New Hampshire (CCSNH) and VLACS, high school students can earn dual credits through the Early College Online program.
These concurrent enrollment classes are ideal for students seeking a cost-effective, flexible way to experience college-level coursework, with the added benefit of earning dual credit that counts toward high school graduation and college degrees.
Fill out a request for information form now to start the process!
About Early College Online
- Early College Online follows the Community College System of NH calendar
- Courses are taught by Community College System of NH adjunct or full-time instructors
- Courses can be used to fulfill high school graduation requirements
- Some courses may be used to satisfy associate degree in liberal arts requirements at Community College System of NH campuses
- Course credit may transfer to other colleges and universities
Real Instructors Teach Courses
Early College Online courses are actual college courses taught by CCSNH employees who have the requisite degrees and backgrounds to teach at the college level. Just as you would in a typical VLACS course, you will meet with your instructors consistently for guidance and support.
How it Works
1. Create a VLACS Account
If you do not have an account already, you will need to create one. Fill out the request information form above, then navigate to our Account Creation page and choose New Student.
2. View course information on CCSNH
Select Fall, Spring, or Summer Courses to view course materials and assignments before you make your selections.
3. Enroll in courses through CCSNH
Create your CCSNH account and enroll in the eStart courses of your choice.
Early college students enroll in college-level courses directly through CCSNH, not through VLACS.
4. Get academic credit
As long as you have an active VLACS account and you enroll in Early College Online courses through CCSNH, you will receive VLACS credit automatically when you complete a course.
Enrollment and Tuition
The tuition and fees for a CCSNH course (excluding the varied cost of textbooks) is broken down as follows:
- Non-refundable registration fee: $20
- Non-resident tuition: $1162.33
- CCSNH registration fee: $150