In this episode, Higher Ed Hacks dove into concurrent classes and how they benefit students preparing for college. We welcomed experts, Lynne Walker (GEAR UP Education Coordinator for Clinton, Duncan and Woodward) and Lorri Windom (GEAR UP School Specialist for Clinton and Duncan).

During our conversation, we discussed how concurrent classes can help students get a head start on general courses and gain college class experience. Many high schools in Oklahoma have Early College High School (ECHS) programs that partner with local colleges and universities to provide the opportunity for high school juniors and seniors to earn college credit. High school seniors in qualifying GEAR UP districts (scroll to bottom of page to view districts) who meet the concurrent enrollment eligibility requirements are entitled to receive tuition waivers for up to 18 credit hours, and juniors can receive tuition waivers up to 9 credit hours. That’s a possible 27 tuition-free hours! Scroll to the bottom of the OKCollegeStart Concurrent Classes page to see if your high school has an ECHS program!

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