College Credit Options

Did you know? You can earn college credits for many high school courses. Bellevue School District offers students multiple ways to earn college credit through existing courses. Explore the offered college credit options below. These options can offer cost savings over typical tuition costs.

Dual Credit Options Comparison Guide for Families and Students

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Credit by Exam

Advanced Placement (AP) – Students stay enrolled in their high school; take courses with their high school teachers; students elect to take an exam in the spring designed by the College Board; colleges may use the scores to determine credit in content area, elective credit, course placement, or course waiver.
International Baccalaureate (IB) –Students stay enrolled at Interlake High School; take courses with their high school teachers; students elect to take an exam in the spring developed by International Baccalaureate; colleges may use the scores to determine credit in content area, elective credit, course placement, or course waiver.

Credit by Coursework

College in the High School (CHS) – Students stay enrolled in their high school; take college courses with their high school teachers; choose to have their class grades applied to the college course; free
Career and Technical Education (CTE) - Students stay enrolled in their high school; take courses with their CTE high school teachers; earn college credit with A or B level work; $50/year for unlimited CTE credits
Running Start (RS) – Students attend courses at a local college; tuition is free with some fees for materials

Contact your school counseling office for more information on these valuable options.