
How to Apply
Early College Application Steps
- Choose your course from the recommended semester course lists below.
- Create your account at ExplorEC. (Remember to have your parent sign the application).
- Apply for your course and have your school counselor approve your application.
- All new homeschooled students will need their homeschool educator to complete the following form prior to being registered for their first Early College course. New Home-Educated Student Form
- Dates registration opens
- Spring: First Friday in November 11/7
- Summer: Second Friday in February 2/13
- Fall: First Friday in April 4/3
All applications materials are due a week before the start date of your requested course.
Contact us at um.earlycollege@maine.edu or 207.581.8024 with any questions.
Course registration is subject to space availability and registration will be confirmed via email. The processing of your application may take a minimum of 2-5 business days.
Courses
Application Information
- For Maine students attending Maine public high schools, state-approved independent institutions, or state-registered home schools: Starting with the Class of 2027, qualified students may earn a lifetime total of 18 tuition-free credits. Approved Maine students have the opportunity to take additional credits. They will be charged a reduced tuition rate of $149 credit/hr for on-campus or online credits and $60 credit/hr for concurrent enrollment credits over these limits. Eligibility guidelines are determined by the Maine Department of Education.
- For Maine Students who pay tuition to any high school in Maine: Students may take courses at the new Early College rate. Students will pay a discounted tuition of $149 per credit compared to the standard rate of $424 per credit.
- For Out of State Students (including International): The program allows high school students from out-of-state (non-Maine residents) to take college courses. Out-of-state students pay a discounted rate of $149 /credit hour. (Compared to the non-resident rate of $1,229/credit hour and the NEBHE rate of $742/credit hour) Students will choose out-of-state as their high school in the ExplorEC portal.
- For University of Maine Early College Students: It is important to note because you are not subject to mandatory fees, you do not have access to the Rec Center, campus recreation (e.g., intramural sports, sports clubs, Outdoor Adventure Center), public transit, university-sponsored student activities, athletic events (i.e., student tickets).
- Create your account at ExplorEC. (Remember to have your parent sign the application).
- Apply for your course and have your school counselor approve your application.
Schedule an Advising Appointment with Early College
Get more out of your Early College experience by setting up an appointment with our Early College Advisor, Seth Ordway. Discuss course options, career pathways, and any questions you might have about taking Early College courses with the University of Maine and its regional campus at Machias.