• Earning College Credit in High School

    Earning college credit while in high school is a great way for students to save money on future education expenses. STEP offers a wide range of options for students. This site helps to outline the options available.

     

    Articulated Credit (AC) 

    Those in grades 10, 11, or 12 can earn technical or community college credits for courses completed in high school. Stay in your own high school with your friends and the teachers you already know. Explore career opportunities through high school courses while completing college sooner, saving both time and money. 

    Concurrent Enrollment

    Through partnerships with the University of Minnesota, Anoka Ramsey Community College, and Anoka Technical College, STEP offers college credit courses. Courses are taught during the regular school day by high school instructors who are selected and supported by university faculty. The courses are identical to the college's on-campus courses.

    Families should use the Registration Guide for more information. 

    NOCTI Test

     

    NOCTI is the leading provider of industry credentials and resources for career and technical education (CTE) programs across the nation. NOCTI credentials measure the skills needed by the future workforce. Students gain confidence in their skills and educators can validate their learning and enhance the credibility of their programs.

     

     

    Transfer Resources

     

    If you have earned college credits, and you want to know how and where they will transfer to other colleges, use these resources below to learn more. 

    Transferology.com

    Transferology is a fast and free way to explore your transfer options across the country. Whether you’re planning to transfer or need to take a course somewhere else, we’ve got you covered.

    MnCAP

    The University of Minnesota Twin Cities has teamed up with seven public two-year campuses around Minnesota to offer the Minnesota Cooperative Admissions Program (MnCAP). When you enroll in the Minnesota Cooperative Admissions Program, you will be guaranteed transfer admission to one of the participating U of M majors when you meet certain conditions. 

    MN Private Colleges

    An overview of the transfer process to MN Private Colleges includes a transfer guide and scholarship information.

    UW System

    Transfer Wisconsin can help you find out how your credits transfer, but it also offers you tools, resources, and a wealth of information right at your fingertips.  If you plan to transfer to a University of Wisconsin (UW) or a Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) campus, use this site to take the next steps to achieve your college education goals.