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Running Start

Earn College Credit in High School

Juniors and seniors in high school can earn college credit and high school credit at the same time. You can attend tuition-free up to 15 credits. Classes are regular Spokane Community College (SCC) classes taught on our campus, and you can go full time or  attend part time and still go to classes at your high school.

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I am in High School

Free College Credit


Save thousands of dollars in college tuition even by partial participation in Running Start

Career Exploration


Students have an opportunity to take classes that apply to their chosen degree/career.

Graduate Sooner


One three-month college class (5 credits) equals 1 year or 1 credit of high school classes.