With the Running Start program, tuition charges are covered by your high school but quarterly fees are the responsibility of the student. Remember that by signing up for classes, you are agreeing to pay these fees.
If you decide you’d like to take more than the number of tuition-free credits your high school has agreed to pay for, you certainly can, but you will be charged full tuition for any credits beyond the amount they’ve approved.j
High schools do not cover the tuition costs of courses that are below college-level. This means that if you register for any course below the 100 level (eg. MATH 050), you will be responsible to pay the full tuition for that class.h
Fee waivers are available to qualifying students. Students are eligible to have their fees waived if they currently qualify for free or reduced lunch at their local high school or if they have spent at least one year in the Washington State Foster Care system since the age of 13.g
Students who qualify for the fee waiver may also qualify for the Book Assistance Program. If you are an eligible student who would like to apply to have your textbooks loaned to you, please request an application by emailing runningstart@columbiabasin.edu.