High School Programs

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High School Programs

Dual Enrollment
Joint Enrollment
Academically Talented
FastPath
Middle College

Dual Enrollment

A student in grades 11 or 12 may earn both high school credit and college credit while attending the same class in his/her high school. Students may also attend college classes for dual credit at NSCC. To enroll in the Dual Enrollment program applicants must:
1. Be a junior or senior in high school,
2. Have a minimum sub-score of 19 on the ACT in the specific subject area,
3. Meet all prerequisites of the course or courses in which they wish to enroll, and
4. Have written permission from their high school principals and parents or guardians.

For more information on dual credit courses, contact Meghan Oliver, NSCC Director of High School Programs, at 615-353-3269.

Frequently Asked Questions.

Download an Application Packet Now (pdf file)

Dual Enrollment Lottery Scholarship Application

Nashville State Foundation K-12 Programs Scholarship Application

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Joint Enrollment Program

A student in grades 11 or 12 may earn college credit while in high school. Classes are held on the NSCC campus with occasional courses offered at the high school. To enroll in the Joint Enrollment Program applicants must:
1. Be in the 11th or 12th grades.
2. Have a minimum sub-score of 19 on the ACT in the specific subject area (i.e., math
or English).
3. Meet all prerequisites of the course in which they wish to enroll.
4. Have written approval of parent or guardian.

Application forms and other admissions information may be obtained from Meghan Oliver, NSCC Director of High School Programs, at 615-353-3269. The COMPASS test may be taken at NSCC. COMPASS means that the scores are used exclusively at NSCC and cannot be used for admission to another college or university.

Frequently Asked Questions

Download an Application Packet Now (pdf file)
Lottery Scholarship Application
(New scholarship for Joint Enrollment students)

Nashville State Foundation K-12 Programs Scholarship Application

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Academically Talented

A student in grades 9, 10, 11, or 12 who has been classified as "academically gifted" may earn college credit while in high school. Classes are held on the NSCC campus. To enroll as an "academically gifted" student applicants must:
1. Be in the 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grades.
2. Have a minimum overall G.P.A. of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale.
3. Have a minimum sub-score of 19 on the ACT in the specific subject area (i.e., math
or English).
4. Meet all prerequisites of the course in which they wish to enroll.
5. Have written approval of high school principal and parent or guardian.

Application forms and other admissions information may be obtained from Meghan Oliver, the NSCC Director of High School Programs, at 615-353-3269. The COMPASS test may be taken at NSCC. COMPASS means that the scores are used exclusively at NSCC and cannot be used for admission to another college or university.

Frequently Asked Questions

Download an Application Packet Now (pdf file)

Nashville State Foundation K-12 Programs Scholarship Application

[Return to Table of Contents]

NSCC’s FastPath

FastPath is a program of study that combines, at a minimum, two years of high school education with two years of college education. The FastPath program constitutes a non-duplicative sequence or course study that integrates academic, career and technical instruction and utilizes work-based and worksite learning. Students may earn college credits for courses completed in high school by meeting all requirements of the FastPath Program. To enroll as a FastPath student applicants must:

1. Discuss with your high school teachers and counselors the courses eligible for credit
at NSCC.

2. Develop your high school four-year or six-year plan, which should be updated each year with your counselor and teachers.

3. Maintain a "B" average or higher in courses eligible for articulation credit.

4. Complete, during your senior year, the application for "Articulation Credit". This application should be submitted along with your final transcript to NSCC.

5. Submit an application for admissions and a non-refundable $5.00 application fee.
For more information, call 615-353-3269.
More information on FastPath

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		Catalog High School Programs Dual Enrollment Joint Enrollment Academically Talented FastPath Middle College Dual Enrollment A student in grades 11 or 12 may earn both high school credit and college credit while attending the same class in his/her high school. Students may also attend college classes for dual credit at NSCC. To enroll in the Dual Enrollment program applicants must: 1. Be a junior or senior in high school, 2. Have a minimum sub-score of 19 on the ACT in the specific subject area, 3. Meet all prerequisites of the course or courses in which they wish to enroll, and 4. Have written permission from their high school principals and parents or guardians. For more information on dual credit courses, contact Meghan Oliver, NSCC Director of High School Programs, at 615-353-3269. Frequently Asked Questions. Download an Application Packet Now (pdf file) Dual Enrollment Lottery Scholarship Application Nashville State Foundation K-12 Programs Scholarship Application [Return to Table of Contents] Joint Enrollment Program A student in grades 11 or 12 may earn college credit while in high school. Classes are held on the NSCC campus with occasional courses offered at the high school. To enroll in the Joint Enrollment Program applicants must: 1. Be in the 11th or 12th grades. 2. Have a minimum sub-score of 19 on the ACT in the specific subject area (i.e., math or English). 3. Meet all prerequisites of the course in which they wish to enroll. 4. Have written approval of parent or guardian. Application forms and other admissions information may be obtained from Meghan Oliver, NSCC Director of High School Programs, at 615-353-3269. The COMPASS test may be taken at NSCC. COMPASS means that the scores are used exclusively at NSCC and cannot be used for admission to another college or university. Frequently Asked Questions Download an Application Packet Now (pdf file) Lottery Scholarship Application (New scholarship for Joint Enrollment students) Nashville State Foundation K-12 Programs Scholarship Application [Return to Table of Contents] Academically Talented A student in grades 9, 10, 11, or 12 who has been classified as "academically gifted" may earn college credit while in high school. Classes are held on the NSCC campus. To enroll as an "academically gifted" student applicants must: 1. Be in the 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grades. 2. Have a minimum overall G.P.A. of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale. 3. Have a minimum sub-score of 19 on the ACT in the specific subject area (i.e., math or English). 4. Meet all prerequisites of the course in which they wish to enroll. 5. Have written approval of high school principal and parent or guardian. Application forms and other admissions information may be obtained from Meghan Oliver, the NSCC Director of High School Programs, at 615-353-3269. The COMPASS test may be taken at NSCC. COMPASS means that the scores are used exclusively at NSCC and cannot be used for admission to another college or university. Frequently Asked Questions Download an Application Packet Now (pdf file) Nashville State Foundation K-12 Programs Scholarship Application [Return to Table of Contents] NSCC’s FastPath FastPath is a program of study that combines, at a minimum, two years of high school education with two years of college education. The FastPath program constitutes a non-duplicative sequence or course study that integrates academic, career and technical instruction and utilizes work-based and worksite learning. Students may earn college credits for courses completed in high school by meeting all requirements of the FastPath Program. To enroll as a FastPath student applicants must: 1. Discuss with your high school teachers and counselors the courses eligible for credit at NSCC. 2. Develop your high school four-year or six-year plan, which should be updated each year with your counselor and teachers. 3. Maintain a "B" average or higher in courses eligible for articulation credit. 4. Complete, during your senior year, the application for "Articulation Credit". This application should be submitted along with your final transcript to NSCC. 5. Submit an application for admissions and a non-refundable $5.00 application fee. For more information, call 615-353-3269. More information on FastPath [Return to Table of Contents]