New School Approval Process

The Community College System of New Hampshire (CCSNH) and individual School Districts may enter into an agreement to offer Dual and Concurrent Enrollment opportunities for eligible high school students, as defined by RSA 188-E:25–29. These programs allow students to earn college and high school credit simultaneously.

Key Points:

• Eligibility: Available to students in grades 11–12 and 10th graders enrolled in upper-level courses.

• Types of Enrollment:

  • Dual Enrollment: College courses taught by CCSNH faculty.

  • Concurrent Enrollment: College-level courses taught at the high school by high school teachers approved by CCSNH.

• Academic Standards: Courses follow CCSNH curricula, grading policies, and prerequisites. They maintain the rigor of college-level instruction.

• Funding: Students can receive state-funded enrollment for up to two courses per year in grades 10–12. Additional courses are allowed at the student’s expense with the EC tuition discount.

• Student Support: Each school must assign a point-of-contact for advising, registration, and support. Accommodations for students with disabilities are coordinated through CCSNH.

• Instructor Requirements (Concurrent Enrollment):

  • High school teachers must meet CCSNH adjunct faculty standards and complete an application for credentialing review.

  • Teachers are assigned a college faculty mentor for training and ongoing support.

The agreement remains in effect for one year, renewing automatically unless terminated by either party with 60 days’ notice.

“Concurrent Enrollment,” as defined by RSA 188-E:25, I, means courses taught at the high school by high school teachers approved by the community college system of New Hampshire (CCSNH) in which high school students earn both high school and college or university credit while students are still attending high school or a career technical education center.

“Dual Enrollment,” as defined by RSA 188-E:25, II, means college courses taught by instructors from the community college system of New Hampshire (CCSNH) in which high school students earn college credit while students are still enrolled in high school or a career technical education center.