Early College for High School Students

Students have two options for taking college courses at FCC while you are still in high school: dual enrollment College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) or high school enrichment (non-CCAP). View the early college enrollment options below and click on the corresponding group you belong to. 

HOURS

Monday - Friday 

8:00am - 4:00pm

CONTACT

Phone: 559-442-8252

Location: Welcome Center - 1525 E. Weldon Ave, Fresno, CA 93704

Dual Enrollment Pathways (CCAP)

high school student studying

For high school students who will be taking a college course at your high school for high school and college credit.

Step 1:  

Step-by-Step Guide to Applying

Step 2: Go to the link below for next steps.

Go to the Dual Enrollment (CCAP) webpage

High School Enrichment (non-CCAP)

high school student studying in college library

For high school students who want to take a college course at Â鶹´«Ã½ for college credit while still in high school.

Step 1:  

Step-by-Step Guide to Applying

Step 2: Go to the link below for next steps.

Go to the HSE (non-CCAP) webpage

Differences Between Dual Enrollment (CCAP) Pathways and High School Enrichment (Non-CCAP) Pathways

Question Dual Enrollment Pathways (CCAP) High School Enrichment (non-CCAP)
Who initiates?  High School identifies cohort of students and the courses  Students choose to initiate application 
Where are classes offered? At the participating high school campus Taken on the Â鶹´«Ã½ campus
When are classes offered? During the regular high school day During the regular high school day or after
What are the requirements to participate? High School determines eligibility Must attend high school in SCCCD service area, no failing grades in SCCCD classes
Who are the students' classmates? Other high school students Regularly admitted college students
When can students register? Before the class begins During the semester’s “Open Registrationâ€
How many units can be taken? Up to 15 units Up to 11 units
Does it cost anything? No. Tuition, fees, and books are free Yes. Tuition and fees are free, but students must buy books and pay other class/lab fees