Traditional early college credit options include:
On-site split enrollment in college classes offered at your local high school (Concurrent Enrollment)
CLEP/AP Exams
Online, semester-based college courses
On-site, semester-based college courses
Professional certification programs through applied technical colleges
Innovative early college credit options directly through OpenEd include:
Full-Stack Development Certificate
18 university credits awarded upon completion of the Full Stack program
Please note: Your student will need to complete a Foundations class in 8th grade to enroll in Bottega University classes.
Degree program through several universities
Please note: This degree program is a full course load of 6-15 credits and will use your student’s full wallet amount ($1,000 per semester).
Associate of Arts, General Studies
Ignite Learning is designed for ambitious high school students who want to fast-track their education and work toward an Associate degree before graduating.
The program offers a supportive and flexible learning environment tailored to each student’s unique needs and goals. In partnership with several universities, Ignite Learning provides an online Associate of Arts (AA) degree, offering a strong foundation in general education.
Additionally, Ignite Learning collaborates with other universities to offer the option of an Associate of Science (AS) degree and a broader range of courses.
Competency-based Education Programs
Please note: These programs cost $875 of your OpenEd funds a semester.
Certificate in Healthcare Management Fundamentals
Associate in Arts General Studies
Associate in Arts Healthcare Management
Bachelor of Arts in Communication
Bachelor of Arts in Healthcare Management
Bachelor of Arts in Management
Southern New Hampshire University’s competency-based education (CBE) program allows students to earn an associate degree by demonstrating mastery of course material through real-world projects, or competencies.
Each completed competency is equivalent to one college credit.
This flexible approach enables learners to progress at their own pace, advancing as they master specific skills and knowledge.
Please note: Due to a change in their policies, OC Online now only allows grades 10-12 to take their classes.
Competency-based Education Program through Oklahoma Christian University
Students may take a couple of credits or pursue an Associate of Science, General Studies degree
Early college education program through Arizona State University
Students may take a single class or work towards certification or even a degree by the end of high school.
If a student finishes an ASU course with a letter grade of A, B or C, then they can choose whether they would like to add that class to their ASU Transcript. This gives students the flexibility to repeat the class for a better grade if they'd like to.
Accelerate ASU: While ASU doesn't currently offer a degree through its Accelerate program, ASU certificates provide career-aligned pathways that help students earn transferable college credit while exploring their academic interests.
Please note: While students can select whichever classes they would like, some classes require prerequisites.