Early College Programs

RUSD offers two early college programs: Early College Credit Program (ECCP) and Start College Now (SCN). Learn more about each below.

Early College Credit Program (ECCP)

Start College Now (SCN)

Early College Credit Program v. Start College Now

Early College Credit Program

Start College Now

Eligible Students

Students attending Wisconsin public and
private schools, not concurrently enrolled in Start College Now Program.

Wis. Stat. § 118.55(2)(a)

Students attending Wisconsin public schools, not concurrently enrolled in Early College Credit Program.

Wis. Stat. 38.12 (14)(a) and Wis. Stat. § 118.55(2)(a)

Eligible Grades

9 - 12

Wis. Stat. § 118.55(2)(a)

11 & 12

Wis. Stat. 38.12 (14)(a)(1)

Eligible Institutions


Collectively referred to as “Institutions of
Higher Education” (IHE)

Includes UW System institutions, 
tribally controlled colleges, and private, nonprofit institutions of higher education

Wis. Stat. § 118.55(1)(bm)

Collectively referred to as “Institutions of Higher Education” (IHE) Includes only Wisconsin technical colleges.

Wi Stat. 38.12 (14)(a)

Inapplicability

Certain courses taught through the UW System and Private and non-profit institutions of higher education are excluded from eligibility. Please see 2017 Assembly Bill 805 for more information.

Eligible Semesters

Fall, spring and summer

Wis. Stat. § 118.55(2)(a)

Fall and spring only

Wis. Stat. 38.12(14)(3)