EDGE: Earn a Degree, Graduate Early Program
Earn an associate degree at no cost.
The Earn a Degree, Graduate Early (EDGE) Program gives students of participating schools the opportunity to graduate high school with both an associate degree and a high school diploma, free of charge. Upon graduation, you will be well on your way to a bachelor’s degree two years ahead of your peers.
Be the first in your family to earn a college degree! Attend a preparatory high school year, get intensive advising and tutoring, and start college courses in the 10th grade. Students are immersed in college life and attend courses taught by TCC faculty.
All 8th grade students in partnering school districts are invited to apply to the EDGE: Earn a Degree, Graduate Early Program. Contact your 8th grade principal for details.
For questions on the EDGE: Earn a Degree, Graduate Early Program, contact your eighth grade school principal or the TCC Dual Credit program office at dualcredit@tulsacc.edu, 918-595-4705, or join our virtual office.
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Tulsa McLain High School
The program provides McLain high school students with the support they need to succeed in college with extra tutoring, monthly events with classmates, study sessions, and even access to college facilities! Students can graduate with both a high school diploma and an associate degree free of charge.
Tulsa Memorial High School
The program provides Memorial high school students with the support they need to succeed in college with extra tutoring, monthly events with classmates, study sessions, and even access to college facilities! Students can graduate with both a high school diploma and an associate degree free of charge.
Union High School
This program provides eligible Union High School students the opportunity to earn 60 college credits concurrently while attending Union High School; students who complete the program will receive both an associate degree and a high school diploma upon graduation.
Sand Spring High School
This program gives students the opportunity to graduate high school with both an associate degree and a high school diploma, free of charge. Upon graduation, students are well on their way to a bachelor’s degree two years ahead of their peers.
KIPP: Public Schools
This program allows KIPP students to earn a degree while in college.
Transferable Credits
All credits earned through the EDGE: Earn a Degree, Graduate Early Program are transferable to Oklahoma public colleges and universities, and private and regional institutions. Verify course requirements with your transfer institution. Our University Transfer page provides a great tool for you to map out your academic journey.
Cost
This program is free to all qualifying students. Tuition, textbooks, transportation and other fees are covered by TCC and partnering school districts
Advanced Skills & Education
Tulsa Community College has not only allowed me to develop skills that many students my age simply don’t possess but also, TCC has put me a step closer to becoming a pediatrician.
Bryan Flores
E.D.G.E. Student
Prerequisites, Check!
I like EDGE: Earn a Degree, Graduate Early, formerly known as Early College High School, because it gets the prerequisites out of the way so I can go right to the courses related to my major in college.
Erin Hillhouse
E.D.G.E. Student
Jump Start & Money Saved
This program helped me to step out on faith and challenge myself, provided me with a jumpstart in college, and allowed me to alleviate some of the parental financial responsibilities towards continuing my education.
Keirsten Metcalf
E.D.G.E. Student