{"id":12483,"date":"2021-04-12T14:58:17","date_gmt":"2021-04-12T14:58:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nashccnews.com\/news\/?p=12483"},"modified":"2022-03-02T11:57:30","modified_gmt":"2022-03-02T11:57:30","slug":"high-school-student-earns-tuition-free-college-credit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nashccnews.com\/news\/2021\/04\/high-school-student-earns-tuition-free-college-credit\/","title":{"rendered":"High School Student Earns Tuition-Free College Credit"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Aeysa Jones<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cI decided to enroll in the Career and College Promise (CCP) program because I wanted to take advantage of taking college courses while in high school,\u201d Aesya Jones said. \u201cI feel more confident about attending a four-year college now.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jones is dually enrolled at Northern Nash High School and Nash Community College. She will enter a university this fall with\u00a0more than 40 transferrable semester hours earned at no cost.<\/p>\n

Through Career and College Promise, high school juniors and seniors can earn college credits and employment credentials tuition-free. In the program, students take courses in pathways leading to a certificate, diploma, degree, or state or industry-recognized credential.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am glad that I enrolled in the CCP program because it prepared me for what to expect in college. I have professors at Nash who challenge me and encourage me to think outside of the box,\u201d Jones said.<\/p>\n

For students interested in challenging themselves academically while also having the opportunity to obtain college credit, the Career and College Promise program at NCC can offer more options than a traditional path from high school into a university or career.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe best part about being a CCP student is being a college student. As a college student, I was given many responsibilities and I was in charge of my learning. Professors did not coddle me but I was responsible for my grades and the experiences I gained from the classes. I was treated as an adult and not as a kid.\u201d<\/p>\n

Career & College Promise pathways offer students rigorous and relevant coursework designed to engage their interests and help them achieve educational and career goals. The courses students take as part of a pathway align closely with the level of work that will be expected in technical careers and post-secondary education.<\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t feel intimidated asking my professors for help,” Jones said. “I have learned they are a great resource in helping me understand assignments. Prior to attending NCC, I expected teachers to reach out to me if I needed help.\u00a0 However, through this program, I learned that in order to be successful, I needed to take initiative. I will continue to take initiative in the future.”<\/p>\n

Having earned straight As so far, Jones plans to graduate from high school this academic year with transferrable college credits. She has not decided on a university yet but knows she wants to double major in Japanese Studies and Accounting.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn five years, I plan to have graduated from college with a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Accounting and a bachelor’s in Japanese Studies,” she said. “I hope to be living abroad in Japan.\u201d<\/p>\n

In addition to the college transfer pathway, Career and College Promise students may also choose from Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways earning a credential, certificate or diploma in preparation for a technical career.<\/p>\n

Nash Community College\u2019s Career and College Promise Program is offered through a partnership with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, N.C. Community Colleges, the University of North Carolina System and independent colleges and universities.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy 10-year goal is to have lived abroad for a few years,” Jones continued. “Not only in Japan but also in other countries. I would like to have mastered another language. I want to be living life to the fullest traveling and experiencing new cultures, people, and languages. I want to love my job. I want to live an extraordinary and adventurous life.\u201d<\/p>\n

If a student completes 24 credits at NCC, they will potentially have completed one year at a four-year college. That would save them roughly $8,000 to $10,000 in tuition at a public university. The Career and College Promise Program could save a student $30,000 to $32,000 in tuition at a private four-year institution.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit\u00a0www.nashcc.edu\/ccp<\/a>, or students may reach out to their high school counselor or contact Dr. Mindi Collins at 252-451-8473 or\u00a0mocollins197@nashcc.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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