Admissions
Youth Options
The Youth Options program allows all public high school juniors and seniors who meet certain requirements to take postsecondary courses at a Wisconsin technical college, the UW system institutions, tribally controlled colleges and private, nonprofit institutions.
The program opens the door to greater learning opportunities for students who are considering a technical career, students wishing to begin college early, or students who want to prepare to enter the workforce immediately after high school graduation.
Course credit will be awarded to the student who satisfactorily completes the college class, with a percentage of that credit also being applied to his/her high school graduation requirements as approved by their school board.
The high school board approving the students participation in the Youth Option program must pay for any course and books that is approved and that is not comparable to a course offered in the school district. The student is required to pay for supplies and consumables (equipment, tools, workbooks, pocket masks, uniforms) that will become the property of the student.
Deadlines
Complete the PI 8700A application. Turn in completed application to your high school counselor as follows:
- March 1st for fall classes
- October 1st for spring classes
When the approved application is received by the student from the high school, it must be submitted to WCTC, Youth Options Coordinator at 262.691.5167.
Resources
- Youth Options Brochure
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Youth Options Application
- Eligible Course List
- Blank Schedule
Contact Information
For more information, contact Youth Options Coordinator at 262.691.5167 or your high school counselor.