STCC's "College Now" Dual Enrollment Program

One Free STCC course for eligible high school seniors

Beginning in the spring 2009, eligible high school seniors may enroll in one STCC credit course each semester free of charge. STCC will waive tuition and fees. Students will pay for books, supplies, and must provide their own transportation. Students may take any credit course for which they meet the pre-requisites including day, evening, weekend and on-line offerings. Courses taken must be applicable to the high school diploma. Developmental/remedial or non-credit courses may not be taken. A course can be taken in the summer, fall or spring following the completion of the junior year of high school.

Eligibility Requirements:

Students must be Massachusetts residents.
Signature of high school guidance counselor or other official designated by the school system is required as indicated on the participation application.
A parent or guardian signature is required for students under age 18
Students must meet all course prerequisites including, if necessary, the appropriate STCC assessment test prior to registering for the course. Students will be informed during the advising/ registration appointment if an assessment test is required.

Procedures:

Participation forms will be available in the Guidance Offices at each high school and will require the signature of a guidance counselor or other official designated by the school system to verify current enrollment as a senior in good academic standing.
High school participants may register for courses according to the regular registration calendar for all new STCC students. (see STCC website for dates)
After completing the required participation forms with their high school guidance counselor, or other official designated by the school system, a student will call the STCC Admissions Office at 413-755-3333 to sign up for a College Now registration appointment. This must happen before the start of the STCC class a student would like to take.
While at STCC, participating students are subject to College policies and procedures.
Students are responsible for the cost of books and supplies.
Students must provide their own transportation to and from STCC.
Information on how to obtain a free parking decal, or a free PVTA bus pass is available at www.stcc.edu. Click on “Student Services”, then click on “Campus Police”, then click on either “Vehicle Registration” for instructions on obtaining a parking decal or click on “Parking/Transportation” for instructions on obtaining a PVTA bus pass.
The College reserves the right to cancel courses for administrative reasons.