{"id":6,"date":"2013-08-23T16:06:01","date_gmt":"2013-08-23T16:06:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/mayflower-template-full\/?page_id=6"},"modified":"2026-03-31T14:54:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T21:54:36","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/runningstart\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to the Running Start Program!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:23px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-row row\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-column col-md col-lg-8\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Is Running Start (RS)?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This statewide program is a partnership between colleges and local high schools, allowing high school juniors and seniors to take classes at the college and earn both high school and college credit at the same time. The high school pays for the college tuition (credits approved by the high school), which saves families money&nbsp;as students begin their college careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students pay for class and student fees, books and other supplies needed for class\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Some low-income students may qualify for a fee waiver<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students take classes at the college \u2014 on campus or online<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students may choose to attend part-time or full-time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Information for Parents and Students<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We offer information sessions where you can learn about our program, how to apply, and ask questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div 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