Career and Life Skills Education

College/Tech Prep Credit

Tech Prep Information for Students
…or how to receive free college credit

Tech Prep is a program that allows students taking Career & Technical classes to get a head start on college while still in high school. It provides a great opportunity for students to explore career interests, no matter what their educational goal.

Some key points about Tech Prep

• Tech Prep credits are FREE! – a savings of approx. $72 per credit on tuition alone
• Eligible students should sign up even if they currently do not plan on attending community college
  • 4-year university students – a college transcript looks great when applying to universities 
  • Undecided students – credits will be waiting for youif you decide later to attend college
•  If you do not attend the community college from which your credits were issued, these credits may or may not be transferable at the discretion of the receiving college (this is true of all credits)
• You must sign up for Tech Prep credits during the school year in which you take the class – credits will not be issued retroactively

Steps to receive Tech Prep credit

• Take a Tech Prep certified class at your high school (see below)
• Earn a “B” (3.0) or better in the class (additional requirements may apply)
•  Ask your teacher for a Tech Prep Credit Form
• Fill out form and have your parent/guardian sign it (if you are under 18)
• Turn your completed form back in to your teacher (They will fill in your final grade, sign the form and forward it to the district office.)

Tech Prep certified classes in the Renton School District

(Not all classes are available at all high schools.)

College credit is also available for the following classes outside of the Tech Prep program.   See your teacher for details.

American Sign Language 1-2
Culinary Skills 1-2
Culinary Skills 3