Early College students are held to the same standards as regular degree seeking 91��ý students.  Students should meet all college pre-requisite and readiness standards (Policy 5165) and have permission of their school counselors and parents prior to registration.

You should work with your school counselor to see which courses you qualify to take.  Here is a link to the state of  at 91��ý. This list offers a variety of courses that are highly transferable and are likely to be taken within the first two years of college, regardless of where you choose to attend.

The Early College at 91��ý program allows homeschooled high school students who are ready for college coursework the opportunity to take standard 91��ý college classes during the semester at any 91��ý location.  High school students in all grade levels who wish to enroll as a college student may do so with the permission of their parent/guardian.

Your first step towards enrolling at 91��ý is going to be submitting a FREE application! When asked “Why are you applying to 91��ý” select “I am a current high school student taking 91��ý classes.”

You can view (and download) a step-by-step guide to applying to 91��ý as an Early College student here. Then, register online using the step-by-step tutorial here!

Once you have completed your self-registration on Ocean Connect, your parent/guardian is required to complete the  This form is required for all high school students to secure their 91��ý courses.

Home schooled students who wish for their parents/guardians to communicate with 91��ý are encouraged to fill out a FERPA form. Additional details regarding FERPA can be found on our 

Students are also encouraged to apply for the  to help pay for courses! 

You can click here to find a list of participating high schools.

If your high school is not a participating partner in the Early College at the High School program, you still have options to take college courses through the Early College at 91��ý program. This program allows high school students to enroll in standard 91��ý college classes at any 91��ý location, as long as you’re ready for college-level coursework. You’ll need permission from your high school counselor or principal to enroll.

Yes, many Dual Enrollment students do take more than one class at a time!

As long as your school and 91��ý approve the courses, and you feel confident managing the workload, you can enroll in multiple classes during the same semester. Some students choose to take a combination of classes at their high school and at 91��ý (online or in-person), depending on what’s available and what fits their goals.

Talk to your school counselor to see what options are open to you and to make sure you’re set up for success.

To register for your Dual Enrollment courses, follow the step-by-step instructions to guide you through the application and registration process on Ocean Connect. Once you’ve completed your self-registration, your parent/guardian will need to submit the required to secure your courses. This form is necessary for all high school students.

Additional details regarding the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act  can be found on our 

You do not need to take a placement test before enrolling in Dual Enrollment courses unless you choose to take Precalculus or higher. Please refer Policy 5161 for additional detail.

Yes, you can drop a course if you change your mind. As long as you do so before the official drop deadline, you will receive a 100% refund and will not owe any tuition for the course. Check your participating high school’s page for the specific date that applies to you. For instructions to drop a course, view the school’s withdrawal and refund policy here. For questions, contact the Early College team at earlycollege@ocean.edu. Be sure to act before the deadline to avoid any charges.

Once dual-enrollment students graduate high school, they must apply again to take classes as an undergraduate student. Simply complete the online application to 91��ý at the Apply Now page and any of the credits earned in high school will be applied to the major you choose.  Academic Advising will assist you with making the best course choices for your degree.

Dual Enrollment courses at 91��ý are offered at a significantly reduced tuition rate for Ocean County high school students. The cost is $126.00 per semester hour (books not included) or $146.00 per semester hour (books included) plus any applicable fees. Payments can be made easily online through the student’s Ocean Connect portal under the Student Finance tab, where you can pay in full or set up a payment plan (if available). You can also visit for additional payment options, or refer to the Paying for College and Tuition Rates & Fees pages on 91��ý’s website for more details.

All credits earned during your time at 91��ý may be transferred to any public college or university in New Jersey and could be transferred to out of state public and private schools depending on their transfer of college credit policies. Please be sure to check each school’s transfer of credit policies carefully and plan accordingly when considering what Early College courses to take and where you are applying after high school.

New Jersey offers a comprehensive search engine, , that allows you to compare courses offered at one institution and how it will transfer to another.  This makes it simple to see which of your courses will transfer where depending on what school you want to go to. State colleges and universities in New Jersey are bound to the Comprehensive Statewide Transfer Agreement for students earning an associate’s degree.

For other states, you will have to confirm what credits will transfer with an admissions counselor.

Most college admission pages will specify that even if you are enrolled in dual-credit courses at a collegiate institution, you will not be considered a transfer student.  If you can’t find this information readily during the application process, check with the admissions department at the schools you are applying to.

Yes! As a Dual Enrollment student, you are earning college credit through 91��ý, and those credits appear on an official 91��ý college transcript.

If you ever need to send your transcript to another college or university—for admissions, transfer credit, or scholarship purposes—you can request it directly through 91��ý. The process is quick and easy.

Here’s the link to request your transcript.

It’s a good idea to keep track of your 91��ý Student ID and login information so you can access your records later on. Let me know if you want help finding your student account details!

Dual Enrollment classes through the Early College at the High School program are the same classes students are already taking in their high school. This means that they will have the same teacher, schedule, and classroom. The difference is that through a partnership with 91��ý, students have the option to earn college credit for those courses.

These classes have been reviewed by 91��ý to make sure they meet college-level standards, and the high school teachers have been approved to teach them as college-level instructors. Students get the added benefit of building a college transcript and getting a head start on their college education.

The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 is a United States federal law that governs access to educational information and records.  This act protects a student who has reached 18 years of age or is attending a college at any age (including dual-enrolled high school students).

For this, complete the form.

Additional details regarding FERPA and Student Proxy can be found on our 

As a Dual Enrollment student at 91��ý, you have full access to a wide range of free student support services—just like any other 91��ý student. Whether you need help with tutoring, writing, study strategies, or academic coaching, these resources are here to support you throughout your college course.

You can explore all the available options here. It’s a great idea to reach out early—91��ý is here to help you stay on track and feel confident in your college coursework.

To create an Ocean Connect account, you must apply to 91��ý beforehand at go.ocean.edu/apply. Ocean Connect is the student portal for all things 91��ý where you can make payments, view courses, check out clubs and organizations, access your 91��ý e-mail, and more! Ocean Connect is located at www.ocean.edu under the “My Ocean” link in the upper right-hand corner.  Your initial login is usually:

Username: firstname_lastname
Password: 91��ý Student ID Number

For a step-by-step tutorial, click here.