High School Students

Get a jump-start on college—think Cecil College in your high school years.

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Opportunities are available to give you a jump-start on your college education by taking Cecil College courses at your high school, on our campus, or online.

The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future allows high school juniors and seniors enrolled in Cecil County Public Schools (CCPS) to take four college courses per year tuiton free!

Additionally, Cecil County high school students who are enrolled in private schools or are in homeschool programs are eligible for the College Bound Scholarship that covers 25 percent of the in-county tuition rate.

Opportunities for CCPS High School Students

High School On-Site Program

Cecil College offers courses taught by college faculty at CCPS high schools during the regular school day for juniors and seniors. These courses are free to students through the CCPS to CECIL Dual Enrollment Scholarship.

Dual and Concurrent Enrollment

High school students have the opportunity to satisfy secondary school requirements while also receiving Cecil College credit. This requires prior approval from both the student’s high school and Cecil College.

• Cecil College offers the CCPS to CECIL Dual Enrollment Scholarship for Cecil County Public School (CCPS) students. CCPS juniors and seniors can take designated courses for free with guidance counselor approval.
• Cecil College also offers a College Bound Scholarship for other in-county high school students such as homeschool and private school students. All designated courses qualify

Gifted and Talented Program

Students under the age of 16, who have completed 7th grade or the equivalent and are designated as gifted and talented, may enroll in Cecil College credit courses. Cecil College courses taken are not available at the high schools.

Early College Academy

Cecil College offers an Early College Academy (ECA) which is a competitive admission program that allows students to complete as Associate of Arts degree while enrolled in high school. Students must apply for the program and affiliate with Elkton or Perryville High School.

If you have any questions about Cecil College's ECA program, please email eca@nullcecil.edu.

How to Apply

For students under 16, find out how to apply. If you're a high school student who has already applied to Cecil College, get steps for after you've applied.

Scholarships

College Bound Scholarship

Cecil College offers a College Bound Scholarship. Eligible students will pay 75% the regular in-county tuition rate in effect for the semester based upon their residency. College Bound Scholarship participants must meet the following requirements:

• be at least 16 years of age or approved for Gifted and Talented admissions;
• possess a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or above if a senior, or a 3.0 or above if not yet a senior;
• be enrolled in one of the public high schools in Cecil County or a high school approved by the College President; and
• be certified by the high school as meeting the eligibility requirements.

CCPS to CECIL Dual Enrollment Scholarship

The CCPS to CECIL Dual Enrollment Scholarship is for CCPS students who are enrolled in Cecil College classes that satisfy high school graduation requirements.

CCPS to CECIL Scholarship participants must meet the following requirements:

• Be at least 16 years of age or approved for Gifted and Talented admissions;
• High school seniors must possess a 2.5 or above grade point average, all other students must possess a 3.0 or above grade point average;
• Be certified by the high school as meeting the eligibility requirements.

More Information

To learn more about our opportunities for high school students, the enrollment process, the College Bound Scholarship, and the CCPS to CECIL Scholarship, please contact the Admissions Office.