Early College Opportunities
Get ahead on your future—start earning college credit while you’re still in high school! Through Dual Enrollment and Concurrent Enrollment (including WAVE JTED and the Early Start Scholarship), you can take real college classes, explore career paths, and build your transcript early.
Complete the admissions steps and fill out the form to connect with your local Early College Pathway Advisor. You’ll learn about available courses in your district and what to expect as a college student. Early Start offers scholarship support for early college students, home-schooled students, and GED graduates, and additional academic scholarships are available for recent high school seniors. Through our partnership with Western Arizona Vocational District #50 (WAVE JTED), you can also access hands-on, career-focused programs. Plus, qualifying Advanced Placement (AP) scores may earn you college credit before you even step onto campus—saving you time and money.
Celebrate students who have committed to continuing their education at Mohave College after graduation—visit the College Signing Day page.
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Early College FAQ’s
Can I be in more than one early college opportunity or program?
Yes! Many of our early college students participate in Dual Enrollment and Concurrent Enrollment at the same time.
What is Concurrent Enrollment?
Concurrent enrollment enables early college students to take college courses outside of their high school day. Concurrent students may take online or on-ground courses at Mohave College. Participating scholarships or funding sources include Early Start Scholarship or WAVE JTED.
Am I a college student?
Yes, dual enrolled students and concurrent students are college students.
Can homeschool students take classes?
Yes, homeschool students can utilize multiple early college opportunities to earn college credit early. Homeschool students may be eligible for Early Start Scholarship or WAVE/JTED opportunities.
Do I receive the same resources as a Mohave College Student?
Yes, we consider all high school participants to be college students. This includes on-ground and online concurrent enrollment and dual enrollment. For more information on resources available, visit Student Success Center.
As a High School Student am I eligible for Financial Aid?
No, high school students are not eligible for Federal Financial Aid until they graduate high school or earn a GED.
Can I transfer my college credits back to my high school if I take classes concurrently?
- Students will need to check with their high school registrar to make sure courses transfer back for high school credit.
- If you need these credits to graduate high school, request your college transcripts in a timely manner or speak with your high school counselor about graduation requirements
- Unofficial Mohave College transcripts can be accessed and printed through the student’s myMohave Self-Service.
- Your school may require official transcripts, check with your high school registrar’s office for more information: Official Transcripts can be requested by visiting the Registrar’s Office, Outgoing Transcript Request Information on the Mohave.edu website.
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