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EARLY ADMISSION

What can an above average high school senior do for a challenge after already fulfilling most requirements for high school graduation by the end of junior year?  By senior year, many students' only remaining graduation requirements are 12th grade English, social studies, and physical education.  Students might choose Fulton-Montgomery Community College's Early Admission Program and begin college while still in high school.

For more than 25 years, FMCC's early admission students have replaced their senior year in high school with college courses at our campus.  Early admission students receive high school and college credit simultaneously.  The purpose is to allow advanced high school seniors who have completed the majority of their high school requirements the opportunity to challenge themselves and start college early.

WHY CHOOSE EARLY ADMISSION?

Challenge!  Complete more advanced subjects not available at high school.

WHO QUALIFIES FOR EARLY ADMISSION?

Students ranked in the top half of their graduating class and recommended by a guidance counseor or high school principal qualify.  Students not ranked in the top half of their graduating class but otherwise in good standing may take courses for exploration.  No classes taken will be required for graduation from high school.

WHAT IS IT LIKE TO BE AN EARLY ADMIT STUDENT?

Students attend classes with other college students.  Full-time students will take ALL their classes at FMCC.  Part-time students will take some of their classes at their high school and some classes at FMCC.  Early Admission students can participate in college extra-curricular activities.  They may also continue to participate in high school athletic programs or extra-curricular activities.  See your guidance counselor for rules specific to your high school.  For Early Admit Student Testimonials, Click here.

TUITION AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Tuition and fees apply to early admit students.  Students must purchase their own textbooks.  Full-time students may apply for a New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) award.  TAP awards are based on family income (NYS net taxable income).  Students must take the Ability to Benefit Placement Test in order to be eligible for NYS TAP.  Students may apply for FMCC campus-based scholarships.  Early admission students are not eligible to participate in federal financial aid programs including Pell, federal student loans or federal work study program.

WHAT DO EARLY ADMISSION STUDENTS DO AFTER HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION?

Almost all early admission students continue their college education after graduation from high school.  Many students continue their education at FMCC while others transfer to four year colleges.

HOW TO APPLY FOR EARLY ADMISSION

Interested students should contact their high school guidance counselor to discuss the early admission program.  Complete the early admission application and have it signed by a parent and your guidance counselor.  Ask your guidance counselor to submit a copy of your high school transcript along with your application to FMCC.

If you need further assistance, please contact the Admissions Office at (518) 736-5300 or email us at geninfo@fmcc.suny.edu.