Running Start Program
Running Start is a program that allows 11th and 12th grade students to take college courses at Washington's 34 community and technical colleges, Washington State University, Eastern Washington University, Central Washington University, The Evergreen State College, and Northwest Indian College. Students earn both high school and college credits for these courses. Running Start students and their families do not pay tuition, but they do pay mandatory fees,
buy their own books, and provide their own transportation. Students receive both high school and college credit for these classes, thus accelerating their progress through the education system.
Information for Students
Students interested in Running Start may get more information from their high school counseling office or from the Running Start coordinator at their local college. Many colleges also offer Running Start orientation sessions to help student and their families learn more about the program.
Interested students should contact the Running Start Coordinator at the community or technical college they would like to attend.
Information for Running Start Coordinators
Coordinator resources |
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2009 Running Start Program - Questions and Answers |
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Advising Guidelines |
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Running Start Coordinators' Listserv |
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Running Start Annual Reports |
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RCW 28A.600.300 through 28A.600.400 **CHANGES IN 2009** |
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RCW 28A.230.090 |
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RCW 28A.600.020
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RCW 28A.150.290 |
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RCW 28B.50.535 **CHANGES IN 2009* |
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WAC 392-169 |
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FY2009-10 Running Start Reimbursement Rates |
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Running Start Enrollment Reporting for 2009–10 School Year
OSPI Memorandum M051-09 |
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2009-10 Enrollment Reporting Form
OSPI Form P-223RS |
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2009 Running Start Fee Waiver Guidance - Revised 6.1.2009 |
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2009 SHB1758 Clarification Document |
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Links |
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Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) |
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Washington Council for High School-College Relations (WCHSCR) |
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Agency Contacts
State Board for Community & Technical Colleges
Kayeri Akweks
Policy Associate, Student Services
360-704-4319
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Dan Newell
Secondary Education Director
360-725-4954
Higher Education Coordinating Board
Jim West
360-753-7890
State Board of Education
Kathe Taylor
Policy Director
360-725-6028
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