Get a Head Start on College
Achieving a College Education (ACE)
Open to first-generation and underrepresented students, the ACE program gives high school upperclassmen the opportunity to attend and earn credits at one of our 10 colleges. Students must apply during their sophomore year.
Concurrent Enrollment (CE)
Open to all high school students who meet prerequisites and college readiness requirements, the Concurrent Enrollment program gives students the opportunity to earn college credits and attend classes with other college students at one of the 10 colleges.
Dual Enrollment (DE)
Open to all high school students who meet prerequisites and college readiness requirements, the Dual Enrollment program gives students the opportunity to earn college credits within their school day without having to leave their high school.
Hoop of Learning (HOL)
Open to Indigenous students, the Hoop of Learning program gives high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors the opportunity to earn college credits and attend classes at one of nine colleges during the summer and on Saturdays during the school year.
More Information
Already a student and need to sign up for classes? You can visit your Student Center to begin adding them.
Looking for more information? Visit the following pages: Achieving a College Education (ACE) | Dual Enrollment | Hoop of Learning (HOL)
Benefits of Continuing at Maricopa Community Colleges
The Early College programs at Maricopa Community Colleges offer students the opportunity to earn college credits while they’re still in high school, with the support of their families and communities behind them, increasing their overall success and level of college preparedness while significantly reducing their college costs.
Support for Parents and Counselors of Early College Students
We believe college success begins in high school while students have the support of their families and communities behind them. Check out our resources for parents and school counselors to learn more about how you can help your student(s) make the transition from high school to college—setting them up for long-term success.