Find answers to common questions about high school students enrolling in community college courses through the Career & College Promise (CCP) program.
Enrollment & Eligibility
Generally, no. Only high school juniors or seniors may enroll, except for engineering and industrial CTE pathways.
Yes, students in the second semester of 10th grade may apply, but must be juniors before beginning college classes.
Yes, they must meet the same criteria as public school students.
No, as long as the student is certified as a junior or senior.
No, except for some non-credit courses like safe driving.
Yes, they are eligible if they are juniors or seniors.
Yes, they do not need a parent or legal guardian present on campus.
This is determined by the local school administrative unit based on earned credit hours.
Course Enrollment & Program Pathways
Yes, students may enroll in any pathway for which they are college-ready.
Yes, as long as it is part of their chosen program of study.
They apply as freshmen.
This depends on the four-year college or university they apply to, which may impact scholarships.
Yes, students may participate in both programs concurrently.
Yes, students can combine scores from different tests to qualify.
No, they are counted as honors courses.
They can continue in CCP tuition-exempt if they have not graduated from high school.
Advising & Credits
Yes, transfer courses receive weighted (honors) credit, but CTE courses generally do not.
Students should apply through their high school guidance counselor and complete the online application at CFNC.org.
No, eligibility is based on the student’s GPA at the time of assessment.
Yes, transfer courses receive weighted (honors) credit, but CTE courses generally do not.
There is no minimum; this depends on local school board policies.
They count as one full credit.
No, but colleges should provide information about available credentials.
There is no maximum, as long as the student maintains a 2.0 GPA and progresses toward high school graduation.
Financial & Textbook Information
Yes, tuition costs are covered for CCP students.
No state funding is available; the community college and LEA must decide how to cover the costs.
Special Considerations & Policies
Typically no, but this decision is up to the school district’s security policies.
Generally no, except for some non-credit courses like safe driving.
Yes, they are still counted as part of the school district’s Average Daily Membership.
Yes, CCP participants are held to the same attendance standards as adult students.
No, if they meet all CCP eligibility requirements, they can enroll without taking additional high school courses.
The Student Success and Engagement System is an online system that allows students to connect and engage with the college for academic success. Aviso is where students will view their academic advisor and set appointments; create and review their individual academic plans; and maintain communication related to academic goals.
Self-Service Student Panel is a resource CCP students use to view academic progress information, view their schedule, view their program evaluation, etc.
All new curriculum students are provided a college-issued Office 365 email account. Your college email account is the official account through which the college and your instructor will contact you. Please check daily for announcements and notifications.
You should email techhelp@spcc.edu and request to reset your password.