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Earn College Credit While in High School

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If you're ready to reach your academic goals even sooner, Early College Access Programs (ECAP) can help you make that happen.

CCBC proudly partners with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) so that ambitious students like you can take college courses ahead of time, at a fraction of the cost. Some courses may even be eligible for both high school and college credit! Check out our options below to learn more.

ECAP options

BCPS Tuition Benefit Program

BCPS students can jump-start their college education at CCBC. College and Career ready students can attend CCBC without the cost of tuition, fees or books!

BCPS Dual Credit Program

Choose from a selection of courses that allow you to earn both BCPS high school and college credit at the same time!

Parallel Enrollment Program

Even if you're not a BCPS student, any high school student in the state of Maryland can attend CCBC at a reduced tuition rate!

Career Pathways

Maryland County high school students can earn free college credits when they complete Career and Technical Education (CTE) Pathway programs.
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Gifted and Talented

Gifted and Talented allows selected students in eighth grade to enroll in credit classes.

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Dual enrollment moved my educational journey along, so I could focus on my future goals sooner.

Leah Howard, Photography, '22
Leah’s story BCPS Dual Enrollment

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