Early college programs

Early college programs aim to close the academic gap between high school and college education, especially for first-generation and low-income students. Through these programs, high school students can enroll in college level classes, usually on campus, and earn credits that apply to their college degree and high school diploma. The main goal is to increase college accessibility and accessibility for individuals who might otherwise encounter substantial challenges.

Early college models, according to Ndiaye and Wolfe, "are designed to encourage and assist traditionally underrepresented groups of students—low income, Latino, and African-American—to persist in and graduate from high school while earning college credit." This method helps students build the confidence and abilities necessary to thrive in higher education by exposing them to the college setting while also improving their academic performance.

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