I'm trying to locate information on a program that allows high schoolers to graduate with a 2 yr degree upon g

Answer 1

If you live in Costa Mesa, Ca , then Orange Coast College has a program, check with your local JC's and colleges and ask them if there is a program in your area. You could also inroll with the JC and take night classes - some JC's will allow you to enroll without proof of graduating.

Answer 2

Essentially what hermania said, however the student wouldn't need to get a GED first to attend the community college. All of the community colleges I know do not have any entry requirements, such as high school graduation or tests, so anyone is eligible to take classes and work towards an associates degree.

However, the larger issue is who will pay for the community college classes. In my state, the high school will pay for the classes ONLY if the classes aren't offered at the high school, are academic and not hobby-oriented, and if the student has already passed through all the available levels offered by the high school. Therefore, the student will most likely only be able to amass a handful of college credits in this way.

Michigan has an award winning charter school, called the Washtenaw Technical Middle College, that does exactly what you are looking for: the opportunity to earn an associates degree in a science or technical field while attending high school. It is operated by Washtenaw Community College and held on their campus:
http://www.wccnet.edu/wtmc/

See if there is a program like this in your area.

Answer 3

I think I know what your question is. Where I grew up (Northern Minnesota) from 10th grade on we had the choice of either going to community college to finish up our high school credits (Plus have a 2 year degree paid for by the state or going to high school) I do not believe that this is available everywhere (but should be) I'm not totally sure about this but If you can get your GED early you might be able to go to college and get an associates covered by the state? Im not sure. (I would hope that other schools would allow you to go to college instead of high school) It was a good program, check with your local highschool and community colleges to see if something like this exists.