Running Start offered at Highline College

2400 South 240th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198

West of Pacific Hwy S and northwest of Midway Towne Center. Call King County Metro at (206) 553-3000 or visit http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/ for public transit information.

Eligibility

Motivated high school juniors and seniors who have permission from their school district.

Hours

M-Th, 8am-5pm F, 9am-5pm.

(206) 592-3710

Voice

Websitehttps://www.highline.edu/get-started/quick-start-guides/running-start/

Email[email protected]

Application process

Complete the application. Take and pass the placement test. Receive approval from high school.

Fees

Tuition and lab fees covered by student's school district. Students responsible for books and student fees. The average cost for books is approximately $100 per course. Highline offers a Running Start book assistance program for students who qualify for their high school's free or reduced lunch program.

Service area

King, WA

Allows high school juniors and seniors to take college-level courses that will apply to their high school level requirements as well as give them college credits. A five-credit college course equals one high school credit. Students can earn up to two years of tuition-free college credits while finishing high school. A maximum of 18 college-level credits may be funded per quarter.

What's Here

Dual Enrollment Programs

Providing organization

Highline College

Provides comprehensive post-secondary and continuing education programs and educational advising.