Wisconsin’s Youth Options program allows public high school juniors and seniors who meet certain requirements to take post-secondary courses at a UW institution, a Wisconsin technical college or one of the state’s participating private nonprofit institutions of higher education. Students may enroll to attend courses that begin next fall. Approved courses can count toward high school graduation as well as for college credit.
The program opens the door to greater learning opportunities for motivated students who are considering a technical career, students wishing to begin college early, or students who want to prepare themselves to enter the workforce immediately after high school graduation.
Under Youth Options a student will not have to pay for a college course if the school board determines the course qualifies for high school credit and is not comparable to a course already offered in the school district. If the school board approves the course, the student can receive both high school and college credit upon successful completion of the course. A student, who successfully completes his or her high school graduation requirements, will earn a high school diploma regardless of whether the requirements were met while attending the high school or college.
Students must apply by March 1 for first semester classes and October 1 for second semester classes.
For more information, talk to your school counselor.
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