Sentinel Scholars Collegiate Academy

Students admitted to the Collegiate Academy complete both a standard high school diploma as well as an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree upon completion of four year of high school.

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Sentinel Scholars Collegiate Academy is a specialized early college program that provides students with an opportunity to jump-start or even complete their college education before high school graduation  The academy is made possible through a partnership between North Florida College and participating school districts (Lafayette, Suwannee, and Taylor).

• Students earn an Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree while still enrolled in high school.
• Students in grades 10^th-11^th will take both college-level and high school coursework at their high school site. In 11^th grade students will be expected to attend specific dates on the campus of NFC for instruction as part of the course delivery.
• 12^th grade all coursework is completed either at NFC, online, or a combination of both.
• Eligible 10^th grade students will receive a letter from NFC inviting them to apply for the Collegiate Academy program.
• Invitees are required to attend an information session held on the high school site and then submit a completed application by the posted deadline.
• All eligible 10^th grade students will enter a lottery and selected students will be notified.

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Benefis of Collegiate Academy

• Earn an Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree while still enrolled in high school
• Save money by completing your A.A. degree for free
• Learn alongside a community of your High School Peers
• Ease into the college experience gradually, taking it one step at a time, rather than being overwhelmed all at once.
• Participate in special events and student development workshops

Locations:

• Suwannee MOU & Course Plan
• Taylor MOU & Course Plan