Students across the country want to gain college and career experience while enrolled in high school. Their parents agree. In fact, a recent survey of U.S. parents indicates that 93% support their students earning college credit and career certifications before high school graduation. The savings are enormous, which is why Empower College Prep (ECP), the tuition-free public charter school that prepares scholars for college and career beginning in Kindergarten, offers many free opportunities for a head start on the future.
Save $Thousands, Earn Credit
In Maricopa County, students enrolled in community college pay $97 per credit. With tuition, books, and fees it can cost as much as $25,000 to attain an associate’s degree. Through dual enrollment partnerships with numerous colleges and universities, ECP scholars earn college credit at NO COST.
ECP scholars apply to the ACE Program with Maricopa Community College in 10th grade to begin dual enrollment and earn up to 21 college credits tuition-free before graduating from ECP.
Vocational training programs can cost from $5,000 – $30,000. Not for ECP scholars. Empower College Prep offers free vocational certificates in some of the most in-demand professions through our Career Pathways program. Students can leverage these certificates as they continue their education in various career fields, including medicine, engineering, business/entrepreneurship, performing arts, etc.
“This certificate program allows students to learn a marketable skill that can help them earn a decent wage. It’s at the cutting edge of career development.”
Thomas (Tom) Wilson, Ed.D., 9/10 College and Career Counselor
Every parent dreams of a successful, productive future for their child. At Empower College Prep, we are committed to supporting that dream by providing an enriching, college preparatory education at no financial cost to you!
We are still enrolling for the 2025-2026 school year in classes with available seats. Contact us today for more information on how to enroll. Personalized tours are available Monday-Friday.
About Empower College Prep
Start your college journey at Empower College Prep (ECP), the values-based, tuition-free college preparatory school serving Kindergarten-12th grade. Preschool is also available on-site. ECP has been offering rigorous academics, inspiring co-curriculars and electives and competitive sports to K-12 students in central Phoenix since 2012, preparing scholars to succeed in college, solve real-world problems, and maximize their impact in the world. Prepare for your future at Empower. Now enrolling. Find us at empowercollegeprep.org. Follow us on our two Facebook pages: ECP Elementary and ECP High School and Instagram.
