High School & Early College
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At Houston City College, high school students can start earning college credit before graduation through our High School & Early College programs. You'll take real college-level courses that count toward both your high school diploma and future degree.
Getting a head start builds confidence, saves time and tuition, and creates a clear path toward transferring to a university or entering the workforce. With strong partnerships, flexible options, and dedicated support, we make starting college early both achievable and rewarding.
Get a Head Start on Your Future
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Dual Credit
Earn college and high school credit through concurrent enrollment with HCC while you're still in high school.
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Upward Bound
Upward Bound can help if you are the first generation in your family to go to college. The program target schools are Milby, Chavez, and George I. Sanchez High Schools.
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Adult High School
In partnerships with local school districts, HCC offers night school and credit recovery courses for local students. All of the courses are taught by certified teachers and TEA approved.