Running Start
Running Start for Roosevelt High School Students
Running Start is a program for High School Juniors and Seniors to take college classes at Washington two-year colleges and earn high school and college credit at the same time.
Tuition is free for a maximum of 15 credits per quarter in college-level courses numbered 100 or higher. However, the number of college credits each student may take free of tuition costs depends on how many classes the student is concurrently taking at the high school.
Students are responsible for tuition for pre-college courses (numbering below 100) and any credits that exceed their allowable limit. Students are responsible for the cost of books and transportation; however, fee waivers for these expenses (not including transportation) are available for students who qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Eligibility
- A High School Junior or Senior
- Place into college level English OR math on the placement test (taken at the college)
- Some colleges will accept your ACT, SAT, or high school transcript for placement in lieu of the placement test. Check the college websites for more information.
Application Process
At the college:
- Attend information session
- Apply to the college
- Take placement tests
At Roosevelt High School:
- Read and sign SPS MOU
- Fill out your EVF to the best of your ability
When steps 1-2 have been completed, make an appointment with your counselor.
- Book a time with Ms. Richard (last names A-D)
- Book a time with Mr. Stuart (last names E-Ki)
- Book a time with Ms. Judkins (last names Kj-Ri)
- Book a time with Mr. Heffernan (last names Rj-Z)