In collaboration with South Mountain Community College (SMCC) ACE gives high school students the opportunity to take college classes for two-year starting their Junior year, allowing the chance to earn up to 24 college credits.  The program focuses on empowering students in completing their high school diploma and continuing onto their college education.  The ACE Program also gives students a glimpse into college life, and provides tools for social, academic, and personal success.  If accepted into this program, tuition is covered by the ACE Scholarship! (see flyer below) 

***ACE Applications Were Due December 15th! Students Are Anticipated to Hear From SMCC ACE sometime in March***

***Must Be a Current Sophomore to Apply!***   

Eligibility:

Applicants must have one or more of the following characteristics to be eligible.

• First generation to attend college

• Demonstrated financial need (single parent home, economic hardship, etc.)

• Under-represented population Environmental risk factors (will be considered on a case-by-case basis)

• Legacy-sibling or relative of an ACE participant

**Must apply Sophomore year**

Cost:

Free with ACE Scholarship.  

Parents/Students must pay for all registration and class fees each semester and any books needed for their class.

How to apply:

1. Apply online (scroll down and click on the tab "How do I apply to ACE") at South Mountain Community College

OR

see the following google doc: ACE Application 2023

OR

Come get a paper application in the counseling office

2. Submit all requirements:
a. Two recommendation letters
b. 300-Word Personal Essay

3. Unofficial high school transcript 

Need help with your ACE Application?? 

See SMCC, Rosie Sandoval or your counselor in the Counseling Office in the 100 Building.  

For more information contact:

South Mountain Community College
Email South Mountain Community College | 602-243-8276

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