TECH PREP
South Puget Sound
Community College
WHAT IS TECH PREP?
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Tech Prep is a program that allows
high school students to earn both
high school and college credit at the
same time
Students stay at their high school
campus and take approved Tech Prep
classes
The program is free and there are no
“strings” attached
IS THIS “REAL” COLLEGE
CREDIT?
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Absolutely! Our college is accredited
and community college is “real”
college. We offer certificates of
completion and two year degrees.
Most often community college credit
will transfer to four-year institutions,
but not always. Check with the fouryear school that you wish to attend
ahead of time!
WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH
COLLEGE CREDIT
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Use it to attend South Puget Sound
Community College
Transfer the credit to most other technical
and community colleges in Washington
Transfer the credit to many four-year
colleges
Join the military at a higher rank and pay
than someone without college credit
Use it on a resume or in a portfolio to help
you get a job
SAVE TIME AND MONEY
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Tech Prep saves you time and money. You
do not pay college tuition, student fees,
parking fees, or for textbooks
Save time by getting a head start on your
college education. Earn college credits
while in high school.
With college credits you can register for
college classes ahead of those without
credits. Classes fill quickly and this can
give you an advantage to getting the
classes you want.
$AVING$
Credit
Amount
Resident
Non-Resident
Non-Resident;
Non U.S. Citizen
1 to 10
Credits
$69.13 per credit
$82.33 per credit
240.83 per credit
11 to 18
Credits
$691.30 plus
15.45 per credit
from 11-18
$823.30 plus
15.00 per credit
from 11-18
$2408.30 plus
19.25 per credit
from 11-18
BOOKS
The cost of books varies depending upon the type of class. In general,
students can plan on spending $50 to $75.00 per class.
PARKING
Costs for parking on the main campus are as follows:
Part-Time Per Quarter $35.12
Full-Time Per Quarter $43.90
ADD IT UP…
If you add up the cost of a single five-credit class the Tech Prep program saves you
hundreds of dollars.
EXAMPLE:
Course Title: Business English (CIS 106)
Credits: 5.0
TUITION
$69.13 per credit x 5
$345.65
BOOKS
Gregg Reference Manual Worksheets
Gregg Reference Manual
$ 13.75
$ 45.50
PARKING
Part-time per quarter
$ 35.12
TOTAL
$440.02
STARTING IS EASY!
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Talk to your teacher or counselor
about Tech Prep
Take an approved high school Tech
Prep course and earn a “B” or better
Complete the Tech Prep online
application form and register for the
Tech Prep classes you are in
QUESTIONS?
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Your teachers can help you with most
of your questions. If you need
further assistance contact the Tech
Prep Coordinator, Laura Foltz.
Phone: 360.596.5556
E-Mail: lfoltz@spscc.ctc.edu