Running Start

Available to Grades 11 – 12    

Running Start is a statewide partnership between colleges and local school districts that allows high school juniors and seniors to attend local colleges tuition-free and earn both college and high school credit. Students in this program are fully enrolled in the college, earning high school credit for college coursework. Unlike other dual credit programs with full high school support, students are responsible for communicating college activity with high school.

Student Attends class on the college campus.

Enrollment: Student enrolls in college and is responsible for knowing college requirements, Add/Drop dates, etc. Student must communicate with High School counselor to ensure graduation requirements are being met.

College Transcript: Official college transcript begins when student enrolls with college. Enrollment and dropping deadlines are set by the attending college.

College Credit: is based on course work in college courses. In this program, students are college students receiving high school credit for their college coursework. Students must earn at least a C (2.0) to earn college credit.

Transferability: College credit is transferrable to all state colleges and universities. How credits are applied is determined by the college accepting the transfer credit.

Fees: Running Start students do not pay tuition unless they take more than the maximum number of allowed classes/credits. Each term, costs may include transportation, textbooks, and college fees. Colleges must waive fees for students verified as low-income, and many provide additional support like book loan programs and transportation vouchers.

Locations Offered:

•  Hazen High School
• Lindbergh High School
• Renton High School
• Talley High School