"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
College Transfer
Who is eligible?
- High school juniors and seniors as of January 2012 or later.
- Students with at least a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 weighted scale.
- Students who have demonstrated college readiness on an approved assessment or placement test.
What are the benefits?
- College transfer credits toward 44 hours of college credit that will transfer seamlessly to any public or participating independant college or university. (students must complete all 44-hours to ensure credit is transferrable)
- Reduced cost for a two- or four-year degree.
- Accelerated completion of a diploma, an associate degree or four-year degree.
- Readiness skills for success at the next educational level.
Technical Career
Who is eligible?
- High school juniors and seniors as of January 2012 and later.
- Students interested in pursuing one of the 16 high school Career and Technical Education career clusters.
- Students with at least a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 weighted scale OR upon principal recommendation.
- Students who have demonstrated college readiness by meeting course prerequisites.
What are the benefits?
- A credential, certificate or diploma in a technical career.
- A credential that builds skills for an entry-level job.
Cooperative Innovative High School
Who is eligible?
- High school students in grades 9 to 12 with access to a cooperative innovative high school approved by the State Board of Education.
- Special emphasis and preference given to first-generation college students.
- Additional eligibility requirements set by local board of education and partner community college or university.
What are the benefits?
- Completing a high-school diploma and up to two years of college credit in five years or less.
- Earning high-school and college-level credits at an accelerated rate.
- Gaining support and preparation for college and university success.
How to Apply
- Contact your school counselor about applying for Career & College Promise during your usual course registration time.
- Document eligibility with your school counselor.
- Grade Point Average
- Prerequisites
- Complete College Application.
- Include your Career & College Promise course selections on your high school’s course selection process.