Early College High School Students (ECHS)
The Early College High School allows high school students to combine high school courses and college-level courses at no cost to the students during grades 9 through 12. High school students may earn an associate degree or up to 60 semester credit hours toward an associate or bachelor degree while completing their high school diploma. High school students must be enrolled in a participating school district that has an approved Early College High School with Central Texas College. Students must meet eligibility requirements based on requirements of the Texas Administrative Code, Title 19, Part 1, Chapter 4, Subchapter G, Rule §4.155 prior to enrolling in college-level curriculum.