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In 2024, the General Assembly passed a law requiring all Indiana high schools to give students the chance to earn a block of college-level coursework by the 2026-27 school year, said State Rep. Andrew Ireland (R-Indianapolis) in a press release.
Established in 2012, this program, offered across six key subject areas, allows students to complete the equivalent of their first year of general education college credits while still in high school.
The number of schools offering these early college opportunities continues to grow. This academic year, 312 high schools are offering the program — an increase of more than 250 percent from four years ago.
Expanding access to these courses supports ongoing efforts to update Indiana’s high school diploma options, giving students more flexibility to choose paths that fit their post-graduation goals, whether that’s enrolling in college, entering the workforce or joining the military. Students who complete this block of college-level coursework can earn an honors-level diploma seal and can transfer their credits to all Indiana public colleges and universities, as well as many private institutions. The program provides the equivalent of a full-year of general education credits at little to no cost, helping Hoosier students save time and money on their college degrees.
According to recent data, more than 90 percent of students who completed these courses in 2023 went on to attend college. This initiative is helping more Hoosier students get a head start on higher education.
Visit https://mycollegecore.org to see participating schools and start building your plan.
