While tuition is paid, students are responsible for purchasing their own books and supplies, paying lab fees, and providing their own transportation to the college. Have your high school counselor determine the type of courses you need to complete your graduation requirements. If your scores on the entry skills test in writing, reading and math qualify you for the program, an application for Running Start must be completed by the high school counselor, signed by you and your parents and returned to the SSCC coordinator for final approval. Each program has established minimum scores for all entering freshmen. Scores for students intending to transfer to a university in the future are sometimes higher than those required for vocational programs.
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One Running Start student was the only student in his class to receive a perfect grade of 4.0 in an advanced chemistry class at the college. All public colleges and universities in Washington recognize college credits earned during high school. Students who wish to transfer to a university should work closely with an advisor to ensure that they are taken the right courses. Vocational and technical courses do not transfer to the universities unless they are a part of the Associate of Arts degree. College Transfer Center homepage.