Under the Excel in CTE Initiative, Kansas high school juniors and seniors can qualify for free college tuition for approved technical courses offered at Kansas technical schools and community colleges.
Concurrent enrollment allows high school students to earn both high school and college credit by taking college-level courses at their high school. These classes are offered during the regular school day and are taught by FSCC-approved high school instructors. Eligible students include those in grades 10–12, as well as 9th-grade students enrolled in a gifted program.
Dual credit enrollment, on the other hand, takes place outside of the high school setting. These courses are either offered online or taught by FSCC faculty on one of the college’s campuses. Students in dual credit courses are held to the same standards and expectations as traditional college students, giving them direct experience with the college learning environment while still completing high school.
Dates and Deadlines
Last Day for pre-enrollment – August 22, 2025
This is the last day to apply online and pre-enroll in the classes you wish to get college credit for.
Last day to submit high school transcripts or ACT/Accuplacer scores – August 22, 2025
Students wanting to enroll in English 101 or College Algebra must send their high school transcripts or ACT/Accuplacer scores to FSCC by this date.
Payment due – Payment is due by August 29, 2025
If not paid by Aug.. 29th, a Business Office hold is placed on a student’s account due to an outstanding balance. This hold will essentially freeze the student’s account preventing registration of additional classes, transcript requests, etc. All outstanding amounts due to the college must be paid before further registration is permitted. The holds are released when payment is received.
Year-long courses
For a course that spans the entire school year, such as a science course, half of the charge is due by each semester’s due date.
Last day to drop a class and receive a refund – September 2, 2025
After this date, you will no longer be eligible for a refund for classes starting in fall.
Last day to drop a class without receiving a refund – September 12, 2025
This is the last day to drop a class, but no refund will be issued.
Withdrawals begin – September 15, 2025
Withdrawals begin. Students will no longer be able to “drop.” Students will have a “W” on their transcript and will still owe tuition/fees. A “W” does not impact GPA.
Last day for withdrawal – November 21, 2025
After this date, students will receive the grade earned throughout the term and it will be the grade that will appear on their final transcript.
Excel in CTE Initiative
Under the Excel in CTE Initiative, Kansas high school juniors and seniors can qualify for free college tuition for approved technical courses offered at Kansas technical schools and community colleges.
In addition to assisting students, Excel in CTE Initiative also provides several funding incentives to local school districts. FSCC has partnered with several area high schools to provide more qualifying vocation programs. For a complete list of Excel in CTE Initiative classes* offered at Fort Scott Community College, go to our Online Schedule and select the Excel in CTE eligible classes only under the drop down menu for course type.
* Excel in CTE Initiative eligible classes are subject to change at any time without prior notice.
Additional information
- Eligibility – To be eligible for Excel in CTE Initiative credits, a student must be a Kansas resident and graduation date is after the start of an Excel in CTE Initiative course.
- Additional Fees not covered by the Excel in CTE Initiative – Excel in CTE Initiative credit does not apply to additional lab fees, allied health fees, or manicuring kit fees on qualifying courses. These charges will still be owed.
- Credits for Excel in CTE Initiative eligible courses – credits will be posted to student accounts by October 31 and March 31 for courses that start at the beginning of each semester. If you would like to make a payment earlier and are unsure what your required payment will be, please contact the FSCC Cashier’s Office 620-223-2700, ext. 5090 or 5095 or email Amber Swarens at ambers@fortscott.edu.