Get a head start. Earn college credit while in high school.
CCBC’s Early College Access Programs (ECAP) give ambitious students like you the opportunity to earn college credit in high school.
Discover career options and prepare for college life, all while saving you time and money. The best part — ECAP is open to all Maryland residents in grades nine through 12, including public, private and homeschool students.
Are you an eighth grader in a Gifted and Talented program? You can start taking CCBC classes before high school begins.
Complete general education requirements to gain a competitive edge. Earned credits apply toward a CCBC associate degree or transfer to a four-year college.
Take college courses to explore passions, possible career goals and interests. Get familiar with college resources and develop strong study habits.
Reduce the cost of tuition and the number of years it takes to earn a degree, certificate or to enter the workforce with skilled training.
Tap into a network of supportive faculty committed to student success, be immersed in new experiences and make lifelong connections.
Maryland high school students pay 50% of CCBC tuition through the Parallel Enrollment Program (PEP). This discount is open to public, private and homeschool students. You pay the other half of tuition, plus fees, books and supplies.
PEP lets you register for any course you have the prerequisites for. Choose credit courses that earn college credits, or continuing education courses that lead to a certificate. Classes are held online or at one of CCBC's six locations.
Talk with your high school counselor first. Together you can confirm you are ready for college coursework and choose courses that fit your schedule and goals.
Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) students may qualify for additional ECAP options and savings.
Starting at CCBC early gave me the opportunity to explore different paths without the pressure of making one choice right away.
CCBC partners with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) in a variety of ways. Talk with your BCPS counselor before you enroll in any CCBC course. Your counselor will confirm which programs you qualify for and review the requirements with you.
You can take any course at CCBC as long as you meet the prerequisites (and it works with your schedule). This includes credit courses, for which you will earn college credits, and non-credit/continuing education courses that lead to a certificate or credential.
Through the Dual Credit Program, you can earn high school and college credit for the same CCBC course. Courses must be on the BCPS Dual Credit course list to qualify, which is subject to change each school year.
In addition, the CCBC ECAP Curriculum Map is a guide that outlines course options and credit pathways, empowering you to align your high school experiences with future academic and career goals.
Every ECAP student receives a 50% tuition discount through CCBC's Parallel Enrollment Program. BCPS calls this the Tuition Discount program.
For students who attend BCPS, you may also be eligible for additional savings:
The Tuition Free Program covers tuition, fees and books. To qualify, you must meet the BCPS standards for College and Career Readiness (CCR). Limits apply to how many free courses you can take and when you can take them. Ask your BCPS counselor whether you qualify.
Adding CCBC classes to your schedule is easy with our flexible formats, including:
You can take any course at CCBC as long as you meet the prerequisites (and it works with your schedule). This includes credit courses, for which you will earn college credits, and non-credit/continuing education courses that lead to a certificate or credential.
Through the Dual Credit Program, you can earn high school and college credit for the same CCBC course. Courses must be on the BCPS Dual Credit course list to qualify, which is subject to change each school year.
In addition, the CCBC ECAP Curriculum Map is a guide that outlines course options and credit pathways, empowering you to align your high school experiences with future academic and career goals.
Every ECAP student receives a 50% tuition discount through CCBC's Parallel Enrollment Program. BCPS calls this the Tuition Discount program.
For students who attend BCPS, you may also be eligible for additional savings:
The Tuition Free Program covers tuition, fees and books. To qualify, you must meet the BCPS standards for College and Career Readiness (CCR). Limits apply to how many free courses you can take and when you can take them. Ask your BCPS counselor whether you qualify.
Adding CCBC classes to your schedule is easy with our flexible formats, including:
Follow these steps to complete your Early College Access Program (ECAP) enrollment. Each step will guide you through the process, ensuring you're all set to begin your college journey at CCBC!
Application for Early College Access
After submitting your application, you’ll receive a CCBC ID. Please wait 24 hours to finish setting up your myCCBC account and multi-factor authentication.
Once the consent form has been signed and processed, you’ll receive a confirmation email. Please follow the instructions carefully.
Get to know CCBC through this self-paced online orientation module. You can explore on your own time. Just be sure to take the completion assessment to verify that you've finished the module.
Discuss class options with your high school counselor or a CCBC academic advisor. An academic advisor can help you:
If you would like to schedule an appointment with an advisor, you can do so through the myCCBC portal.
Now you're ready to register online or in person at an Enrollment Services Center.
Purchase your textbooks.
Every ECAP student receives a bill that confirms enrollment. Check that your ECAP discount has been applied before you pay.
Once your bill is posted in SIMON, it can take some time for the tuition and/or fee waivers to be added. Please check your account regularly.
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