High school programs

PCC offers several programs for students who have not yet completed a high school diploma or GED®.

Earn college credit while in high school

Programs for current high school students who want to get a head start on earning college credits. See each program page for complete eligibility requirements.

Program What you’ll earn Must be enrolled
in high school
Class
location
Age Tuition
Beaverton Early College

Attend PCC for the last two years of high school

College credit +
high school diploma
Yes: must be a junior or senior at a Beaverton district high school PCC 16+ Free tuition
Dual credit

Get college credit for classes taken at your high school

College credit +
high school credit
Yes: must be a junior or senior at a participating high school High school 14+ Free tuition
Expanded Options

Take classes at PCC and earn high school and college credit

College credit +
high school credit
Yes: must be a junior or senior at a participating high school PCC 16+ Free tuition
Hillsboro Early College

Attend PCC for the last two years of high school

College credit +
high school diploma
Yes: must be a junior or senior at a Hillsboro district high school PCC 16+ Free tuition
Individual classes

Take regular PCC classes as a student under the age of 18

College credit Yes: must be attending high school or be home-schooled PCC 14-17 Standard tuition
Jefferson Middle College

Attend PCC for the last two years of high school

College credit +
high school diploma
Yes: must be attending Jefferson High School PCC 15-18 Free tuition

Earn a diploma or GED®

Programs for students who want to complete their high school diploma or GED® by taking PCC classes. See each program page complete eligibility requirements.

Program What you’ll earn Must be enrolled
in high school
Class
location
Age Tuition
Gateway to College

For students who need an alternative education option or who have dropped out of high school

College credit +
high school diploma
No, but must live in a participating school district PCC 16-20 Free tuition
GED® test preparation

Non-credit classes to prepare for GED® tests, available in English and Spanish

College credit + GED® No PCC 16+ Cost is based on standard tuition
High School Equivalency Program (HEP)

GED® program for migrating families

College credit + GED® No PCC 16+ Free tuition
YES to College

For students who have dropped out of high school or may not graduate with their class

College credit + GED® No, but must live in a participating school district PCC 16-20 Free tuition

Need help choosing a program?

To figure out which program is a good fit for you, connect with us. We’ll help you choose a path and plan your next steps.

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