Richmond Hill Early College
Richmond Hill Early College
Jump-Start Your Degree, Accelerate Your Future
Jump-Start Your Degree, Accelerate Your Future

Earn FREE College Credits While in High School!
Richmond Hill Early College offers a unique opportunity for Richmond Hill High School students to enroll in college-level classes at no cost. Earn college credits while completing your high school diploma, giving you a significant head start on your higher education journey, saving both time and money.
Why Choose Richmond Hill Early College?
- Earn College Credits for FREE while still in high school
- Save up to $20,000 in future college tuition costs
- Access a wide range of courses tailored to your interests and career goals
- Partnered with respected colleges and universities for quality instruction
- Flexible program options: take one or multiple college courses to fit your path
Early College Opportunities
- Up to 60 York college credits from our NYS Early College Program
- 9 Advanced Placement Courses
- 10 College Now (CUNY York) Courses
- 11 University in the High School (SUNY Farmingdale) Courses
- 1 College Bridge (St. Francis College) Course
- 9 Molloy College Dual Enrollment Program Courses
- 4 National Equity Lab (Brown, Arizona State, Stanford) Courses
- 4 LIU Brooklyn Courses
- Monroe College Associate Degree Program
- Additional partnerships include: Robert Wesleyan University, St. John's University, University of Pennsylvania, Barnard, and Cornell University
Special Programs
- Health Sciences and FutureReadyNYC Healthcare Pathways
- Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
- University in the High School
- National Equity Lab
- College Bridge
- Associate’s Degree Program
- College Now
Tuition Savings Snapshot
| Average Published College Tuition and Fees Cost for NY State Residents |
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| Public Two-Year In-District |
Public Four-Year In-State |
Public Four-Year Out-of-State |
Private Nonprofit Four-Year |
Richmond Hill Cost |
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| Published 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees |
$3,990/ year |
$11,260/ year |
$29,150/ year |
$41,540/ year |
$0 per course |
| Average Cost Per Credit |
$133/ credit |
$375/ credit |
$972/ credit |
$1,385/ credit |
$0 per credit |
Source: College Board report “Trends in College Pricing 2023”
*$20,000 savings when enrolled in the Monroe College Associate’s Program
How to Apply
- Identify a Pathway
Choose the program that fits your interests and goals. - Apply Online
MySchools.nyc to start your application. - Use Academy Codes
Enter the academy code for your chosen program:
- Health Science: Q35E
- Law & Forensics: Q35P
- Software Engineering: Q35C
- Hospitality & Tourism: Q35B
- Media, Art & Design: Q35A
- STEM: Q35D
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RHHS Early College Program Liaison Elyse Kastin Email: [email protected] |
