Finish High School and start college at the same time!
Early Scholars attend class with NEBC students and are held to the same academic standards. They develop research, study, and time management skills while experiencing college in a safe and welcoming environment for a fraction of the usual cost.
How this program works
Dual Credit for High School and College
Courses taken in the Early Scholars Program meet both high school and college requirements. Early Scholars can choose to take one or more classes per semester to augment their high school education.
Early Scholars Certificates
Northeastern Baptist College offers students the opportunity to complete an “Early Scholars Certificate” which recognizes the completion of a 24-credit hour program focused in Biblical Studies, Business Administration, Christian Education, Christian Counseling, General Studies, or Music Ministry. Early Scholars certificates help to set high school graduates apart on college applications.
Associate Degree
Early Scholars with advanced academic potential are eligible to enroll as degree-seeking students. Depending on a student’s motivation, it is possible for students within this track to earn an associate degree while completing their final two years of high school. NEBC offers associate degrees in General Studies, Biblical Studies, Business Administration, and Christian Education.
Tuition Scholarship
Early Scholars who choose to pursue an undergraduate degree can receive a scholarship equivalent to tuition payments made as an Early Scholarsfor courses receiving“C” grade or higher. This credit can be applied to tuition or housing.
Academic Requirement
Students eligible for the Early Scholars program will be high school juniors or seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. High school sophomores who show exceptional academic abilities and have a GPA of 3.5 or higher will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Students who wish to enroll in NEBC math courses are expected to have earned a B or higher in high school Algebra I.
Application Process
- Complete and submit an online Early Scholars application.
- Submit a high school transcript.
- Submit a recommendation from his/her high school principal or homeschool coordinator.
- If an online application is not possible, high school students may download the application below and mail it along with supporting documentation to Northeastern Baptist College, Director of the Early Scholars Program, PO Box 4600, Bennington, VT 05201-4600. (use this sentence in place of the current sentence)
Tuition
- Two and 3-credit courses cost $250 per course.
- One-credit courses cost $100 per course.
To apply to the Early Scholars Program via Mail
To apply to the Early Scholars program by mail, please download the application and mail it to the NEBC, Director of the Early Scholars Program, PO Box 4600, Bennington, VT, 05201.