Become a College Student While You’re in High School!
The Achieving a College Education ACE) Program began in the summer of 1988 at South Mountain Community College and can now be found at all Maricopa Community Colleges. ACE gives high school students the opportunity to take college classes for two-years starting their junior year, allowing the chance to earn up to 24-college credits. The program focuses on empowering students in completing their high school diploma and continuing onto their college education. The ACE Program also gives students a glimpse into college life, and provides tools for social, academic, and personal success. If accepted into this program, tuition is covered by the ACE Scholarship!
Eligibility:
- First generation to attend college
- Demonstrated financial need (single parent home, economic hardship, etc.)
- Under-represented population
- Environmental risk factors (will be considered on a case-by-case basis)
- Legacy: sibling or relative of an ACE participant
How to apply:
- Apply online at southmountaincc.edu/ace
- Submit all requirements:
- Two recommendations
- 300-Word Personal Essay
- Unofficial high school transcript
Cost:
Free with ACE Scholarship. Parents/Students must pay for all registration and class fees each semester and any books needed for their class.
Download the ACE Flyer.