"Career & College promise will prepare eligible high school students for life after high school – that means college credit for some, and career training for others. Regardless of a student’s plans after high school, Career & College Promise provides focused preparation at no cost to the student."
- Gov. Bev Perdue
Pathways
Career & College Promise is Gov. Bev Perdue’s commitment to helping every qualified student gain access to an affordable college education. Qualified North Carolina high-school age students can begin their two- or four-year college work, tuition free, while they are in high school allowing them to get a head start on their workplace and college preparation.
In today’s global economy, successful careers could require a two-or four-year degree, a diploma or nationally recognized job credential.
Career & College Promise offers North Carolina high school students a clear path to success in college or in a career. The program is free to all students who maintain a “B” average and meet other eligibility requirements.
Career & College Promise is Gov. Bev Perdue’s commitment to helping every qualified student gain access to an affordable college education and is ready for a career or college after high school. Eligible high school students can begin earning credit at a community college campus at no additional cost.
Students can earn:
- College credit completely transferrable to all UNC System Institutions and many of NC’s Independent Colleges and Universities
- A credential, certificate or diploma in a technical career
- A high school diploma and two years of college credit in four to five years through innovative cooperative high schools (limited availability).