Your Future. Your Choice.
Earn college credit. Explore your interests. Get a head start on your future, tuition-free.
Springs Charter Schools high school students can take up to 11.5 college units per semester while still in high school, tuition-free. College courses can help you earn college credit while meeting high school graduation requirements, explore career interests, experience college-level academics, and potentially save time and money on future college tuition.
Where Can I Take College Courses?
College Partnerships & Opportunities
Springs Charter Schools partners with Barstow Community College, California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB), Norco College, and San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC) to provide tuition-free college opportunities. Through these partnerships, SCS provides required course materials on a loan basis, helping you save even more.
SCS students may also take tuition-free courses through community colleges throughout Southern California.
All college courses must be approved by your parent/guardian, SCS counselor, and the college.
The Path to College Starts Here
Students must complete the college participation process before enrolling in a college course. Getting started is easy; take it one step at a time.
1. Talk With Your SCS Counselor
Discuss your academic goals, interests, and course options with your SCS counselor to determine which college course(s) fit your academic plan.
2. Apply to the College
Visit the California Community College website to complete your college application. Be sure to save your Application Confirmation Number or Student ID—you will need to enter this on the College Course Enrollment Interest Form.
3. Complete the Enrollment Interest Form
Submit the 2026–2027 College Course Enrollment Interest Form to select your college, term, and course(s).
4. Complete Required Forms
- Complete the Required Collegiate Form, if applicable.
- Complete the Springs College Course Enrollment DocuSign Agreement Form.
5. Course Enrollment
Once all required forms, approvals, and enrollment steps are complete, you will either self-register for your course or, depending on the program, the college will attempt to enroll you if space is available.
Then you’re ready to begin your college experience!
Your Future Starts Now!
