The University of Maine System released the following message yesterday regarding applications for early college courses:
Maine students and their families still have one week to explore and apply for Early College courses at all of Maine’s Public Universities using the ExploreEC Portal. The portal is new for the fall semester and classes start September 3rd. UMaine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy welcomed students and their families to Orono today for an Early College Orientation and urged everyone to share the news that students throughout the state still have to apply now for fall Early College courses.
Apply Now with New ExploreEC Portal: The University of Maine System launched the ExploreEC portal to allow high school students to explore and apply for Early College courses at all seven campuses with one streamlined application. Students from 120 Maine high schools and homeschooled students have already used the ExploreEC portal to register for classes this fall and over 300 school counselors have received training and access to support students with the online application process. Students still have a week to explore and apply at: ExploreEC.maine.edu
Earn $3,000 in Free College Credits with Early College Career Exploration Certificates: High school students can now explore and begin preparing for careers with immediate opportunities in the Maine workforce. The Early College Career Exploration Certificates guide high school students as they learn about majors and career options. Upon completion, students earn a designation on their university transcript. The college credits they earn can save their families approximately $3,000 in tuition costs. Visit https://academics.maine.edu/early-college/pathways/ to learn more about the Early College Career Exploration Certificates being offered.
Read the entire media release from the University of Maine System here or visit: http://www.maine.edu/thousands-heading-back-school-early-college/