High School Programs

Lakes Region Community College offers several opportunities for high school students to earn college credit while still in high school.  In fact, students can satisfy their high school graduation requirements, earn college credit at the same time, and save money! These credits can be applied towards a degree here at LRCC, or can be transferred to a four-year school.

Early College

Our Early College program allows current New Hampshire high school students to enroll in courses taught on our campus at 50% off the NH resident tuition rate. Students experience a college course on a college campus, and interact with other college students and faculty.

Eligibility and Requirements

  • Students should speak with their high school guidance counselor to confirm their Early College credits will also apply to their high school graduation requirements.
  • Students must be at least 16 years of age and receive approval from their counselor. The age of requirement may be waived if a parent/guardian and counselor believe the student is ready for college courses in a college environment.
  • The discounted rate does not include the cost of books, materials or supplies.
  • Students must provide their own transportation.
  • High school students are not eligible for federal financial aid; however, STEM or CTE courses may offer scholarship opportunities through the Governor’s STEM/CTE Scholarship. Students should check with their guidance counselor to determine whether their high school participates in the scholarship program.

Registration 

Students are required to complete the Early College registration form to enroll in courses. 

    New Student Registration Form 

    Current Student Registration Form (use your CCSNH username and password to complete form)

Payment

Payment is due fourteen (14) days prior to the start of the semester. Questions regarding payment can be directed to the Bursar’s Office at 603-366-5245 or email [email protected] 

For more information, contact the LRCC Admissions office at 603-366-5210 or email [email protected].

 

Running Start

LRCC’s Running Start program offers New Hampshire high school students the opportunity to take college courses at their high school at a reduced tuition rate.  

Courses taught through the Running Start program are LRCC courses taught at the student’s high school by credentialed high school teachers as part of their daily class schedule.  

  • Tuition is $150 per course 
  • Get a jump start on college courses 
  • Transfer credits to a college or university 
  • Funding is available for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors to take up to two STEM/CTE courses per year through the Governor’s STEM/CTE Scholarship Fund. 

LRCC serves the following high schools:

Belmont GilfordInter-Lakes
J. Olivia Huot Tech CenterKingswood RegionalLaconia
Laconia Christian Lin-WoodMoultonborough Academy
Newfound RegionalPlymouth RegionalProspect Mountain
Lakes Region TechWinnisquam Regional 

We have established formal pathways with the schools below where high school students can begin their college work for certain LRCC programs:

School NameDownload PDF
Concord RegionalCulinary Arts
Franklin High SchoolCulinary Arts, Pastry Arts, Advanced Manufacturing
Kearsarge RegionalCulinary Arts
MSTCulinary Arts
Plymouth RegionalCulinary Arts
Portsmouth Career TechCulinary Arts
Salem CTECulinary Arts
Seacoast School of TechCulinary Arts
Somersworth High SchoolCulinary Arts

eStart

eStart is a dual credit program that gives N.H. high school students the opportunity to take 100% online college courses through the Community College System of New Hampshire (CCSNH) while earning high school and college credit simultaneously. eStart allows you to: 

  • Earn high school and college credit for the same online course 
  • Access your class anytime/anywhere to fit your busy schedule 
  • Learn from highly qualified CCSNH faculty
  • Gain valuable experience with college coursework 
  • Transfer credits to many colleges and universities 
  • Save money – tuition is only $150 plus the cost of textbooks 

Course offerings can be found at the CCSNH website

Connect 

Want to sign up for a class but not sure how? For more information on all of these opportunities, email Shawna Young, Director for Enrollment Management and Onboarding. 

Earn College Credits While Still In High School!