How To Apply

How to Apply for Free CTE College Credit

 

The CTE College Credit by Examination program is comprised of skill-based courses that qualify for credit towards both high school and college graduation requirements. These courses give you a chance to explore career options and areas you are interested in while building an official college transcript.

Students who complete approved high school or adult school coursework through a current Credit by Examination Agreement may be eligible to earn college credit at Grossmont or Cuyamaca College. Career resources can help students understand how earned college credit may connect to certificates, degrees, transfer preparation, and future career goals.

To receive CTE college credit through the Credit by Exam process, students must meet the approved competency criteria, complete the CCCApply application process, and submit the required Student Petition for College Credit by Examination.

How to earn CTE College Credit for high school courses:

1. Enroll in a high school Credit by Examination approved course. Information is available in your high school counseling office.

2. Fill out an online application to Grossmont College or Cuyamaca College.

3. Earn a grade of A or B in the Credit by Examination AND a grade of A or B on the final exam and/or final class project(s).

4. Complete Student Petition for Credit by Examination after the course is completed.

That’s it! Your enrollment into college is done and upon your completion of the course with a FINAL comprehensive grade of "B" or better you are eligible to earn free college credit. Once your Student Petition for Credit by Examination is processed, credit will be applied to your college transcript one semester after the high school course has been completed.

Questions about CTE College Credit?

Please contact:

  • Your high school counselor or college and career specialist.
  • Your CTE instructors teaching approved CTE Credit by Examination courses.
  • The CTE Support Specialists at Grossmont and Cuyamaca Colleges: ctecollegecredit@gcccd.edu
  • The college Counseling and Financial Aid offices