Early College Pathways (ECP) at Salish Kootenai College is an opportunity for high school students to continue participating in their high school curriculum while also taking some key, entry-level college classes. ECP affords participating students a jump start on their college career, potentially shortening the time it takes to complete their degree program and reducing the cost of their education.
Lindy is the SKC Early College Pathways Coordinator. She is available to ensure that your experience as an Early College Pathways student is positive and rewarding. As an e student, you have an enthusiastic team behind you: your Early College Pathways instructor, high school administrators, parents, and Salish Kootenai College. We all want to see you succeed...take advantage of your support group and ask questions!
Why Early College Pathways?
Making the transition from high school into college can be difficult. Our goal at SKC is to create a college going culture that creates college and career pathways for high school students. We hope to increase college readiness by providing quality postsecondary opportunities, creating positive relationships with local high schools administrators and teachers through concurrent enrollment, and establishing pathways to early college/early entry at SKC.
What are Early College Pathways?
College credits can be earned in a few different ways depending on who is teaching them an where they are being taught from.
Concurrent Enrollment
Taught by a qualified high school teacher in a high school classroom
Dual Credit
Taught by licensed college faculty either on campus, online, and/or hybrid
College Credit Only
Taught by college faculty on campus or online/hybrid.
Early College Pathways Eligibility
In order to be eligible for SKC’s Early College Pathways program, you must meet the following requirements:
- Be at least 16 years of age or a high school junior with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
- Be enrolled in a high school that has a current Early College Pathways agreement with Salish Kootenai College. Home-schooled students may enroll through the school district in which they reside.
- Meet prerequisites for the course including placement tests or proficiency scores for math and writing.
- Have successfully completed the required high school classes at your grade level (e.g. junior classes) and be on track for high school graduation.
- Have approval signatures of a parent or guardian, high school official, and designated college official.
Early College Pathways Tuition & Fees at SKC
Credit Hours
Indian*
Indian Descendant
Total Tuition + Reg. Fee*
Montana Resident
Registration Fee
Total Tuition + Reg. Fee
Credit Hours
1
Indian*
0
Indian Descendant*
0
Total Tuition + Reg. Fee
0
Montana Resident
$41.50
Registration Fee
$70
Total Tuition + Reg. Fee
$111.50
Credit Hours
2
Indian*
0
Indian Descendant*
0
Total Tuition + Reg. Fee
0
Montana Resident
$83.00
Registration Fee
$70
Total Tuition + Reg. Fee
$153.00
Credit Hours
3
Indian*
0
Indian Descendant*
0
Total Tuition + Reg. Fee
0
Montana Resident
$124.50
Registration Fee
$70
Total Tuition + Reg. Fee
$194.50
Credit Hours
4
Indian*
0
Indian Descendant*
0
Total Tuition + Reg. Fee
0
Montana Resident
$166.00
Registration Fee
$70
Total Tuition + Reg. Fee
$236.00
Credit Hours
5
Indian*
0
Indian Descendant*
0
Total Tuition + Reg. Fee
0
Montana Resident
$207.50
Registration Fee
$70
Total Tuition + Reg. Fee
$277.50
Early College Pathways FAQs
Apply now and enjoy a unique educational experience that blends Western academic knowledge with Native American perspectives and practices. Benefit from smaller class sizes, personalized attention, and opportunities for hands-on learning and research. Join a supportive community that values cultural diversity and academic excellence, and prepare for a successful career and leadership role in your community. Apply today and start your journey towards a brighter future at SKC!