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 enrolled at 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 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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