Running Start Benefits, Resources, and Forms

You can find Running Start resources and up-to-date forms on this page. As a Running Start student, you have resources and services available to you, including Advising. Please check out the information below to familiarize yourself with the processes and forms.

Benefits of Running Start

Advancing Educational Goals - You can accelerate in your postsecondary studies by experiencing and earning college credit at your high school.
Academic Rigor - College credit is automatically awarded based on the final grade for the college course. Completion of rigorous coursework and earning college credit may make a student’s university or college application stronger.
College Credit - College credits can help satisfy general education requirements at community college colleges and universities. Credit earned may be transferable to all public community colleges, public universities, and most private institutions in Washington state. Students should always contact prospective colleges and universities to understand if and how community college credit will transfer.
Tuition Savings - Take classes tuition-free! A five-credit college course is typically around $600.
Access to College Services - You have access to EvCC services while participating in the Running Start program.

Things to Consider

Dual credit programs offer high school students the opportunity to earn college credit to save on future tuition costs and get a head start on educational and career goals. Below are three major aspects to consider before earning college credit.

College Transcript

College transcripts are permanent and grades cannot be erased. Grades earned in a dual credit program will count toward a student’s college Grade Point Average (GPA) and Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for enrollment and financial aid purposes. Additionally, you will need to provide proof of college education attainment at most other higher education institutions and some employment opportunities.

Financial Aid Impact

Any attempted credits, including credit attempted by high school students through a dual credit program (CTE Dual Credit, College in the High School, Running Start), on a college transcript could impact your financial aid eligibility. It may affect the length of time a student can receive state and federal financial aid. Grades earned in a dual credit program will count toward a student’s college Grade Point Average (GPA) and Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for enrollment and financial aid purposes.

FERPA

Dual credit students enrolled in dual credit programs (CTE Dual Credit, College in the High School, Running Start) are considered regular college students and are protected by the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). It is a federal law that protects student information and puts the ownership of a student’s higher education academic records and account information on the student regardless of age. Parents and family members do not have access to students’ grades, class schedules, and other protected information. A student may choose to release or not release information to individuals via a form.

Running Start Forms

Running Start Enrollment Verification Form (Fillable)
Running Start Fee Waiver Request Form (Fillable)
Summer 2024 Quarter Running Start Enrollment Verification Form (Fillable)

Running Start Enrollment Verification Form (RSEVF) and High School Equivalency Charts

Each quarter students are required to submit a Running Start Enrollment Verification Form (RSEVF) completed and signed by a high school counselor. This form communicates the student's high school information with the college and will determine their quarterly eligibility for tuition-free credits. The form can be submitted via email to runningstart@everettcc.edu. We accept digitally filled-out forms as well as pictures or scanned documents. If a student doesn't have access to a scanner, they must make sure to take a clear picture from above the document so that the form is a clear image. The form must be submitted at least a week before class registration.

If you have Free/Reduced Priced Lunch (FRPL), make sure the RFPL section on the RSEVF is fully completed and signed!

Below are charts of course equivalencies between some high schools or school districts with community colleges. These charts outline what college classes a high school accepts to satisfy graduation requirements. These charts are not a list of graduation requirements. Always refer to your high school counselor to verify course equivalencies and graduation requirements.

Access the most recent RSEVF under the "Running Start Forms" heading above.

Running Start Fee Waiver

A Running Start student may apply for the Running Start Fee Waiver if they meet one of the criteria below and provide acceptable documentation. The student’s name must appear on any documentation provided.

The student has been deemed eligible for free-reduced priced lunches (FRPL) in the past 5 years.
Family income is less than 200% of the federal poverty level.
Receiving any state or federal assistance funds.
Current foster youth or McKinney Vento status.

Access the most recent RSEVF under the "Running Start Forms" heading above.

The Running Start Fee Waiver does not need to be renewed each academic year. Once approved, it rolls over to the following academic year the student participates in Running Start. The waiver is not retroactive. It does not cover fees associated with classes that are below college level. This waiver applies to Summer quarter only if the student is eligible for Summer Running Start. Waiving any tuition for additional credits requires approval by the Running Start office. This decision is made on a case by case basis. Provide the required documentation and request form to the Running Start office by the 10th day (second Friday) of the quarter. Email the form and documentation to runningstart@everettcc.edu.

Running Start Fee Waiver covers the student and class fees for:

Elearning support fee
Computer lab fee
Lab fee
Green fee
Studio fee
Self-support class fee
Technology fee
Student campus enhancement fee

Running Start Fee Waiver does not cover the fees and charges for:

Accuplacer placement test fee
Certification fee
Field trip/supply fee
Laptop/netbook rental fee
Graphing calculator rental fee
Wifi Hotspot rental fee
Material fee
Parking pass
Private class fee
Official transcript fee
Malpractice insurance fee
Cosmetology Kit
Textbooks and other class supplies
Tuition for classes that are below 100 level

Waiving any tuition for additional credits requires approval by the Running Start office. This decision is made on a case by case basis.

Advising

All new EvCC students must meet with an Entry Advisor to complete their enrollment process. Students intending to pursue and take courses in Cosmetology and Advanced Manufacturing may also meet with a program advisor or attend an information session. A registration hold will be placed on student accounts until this step is completed.

Entry Advising is done on a drop-in basis so there is no need for an appointment. Please note that EvCC advisors may only provide information regarding college courses. Students should meet with their high school counselors to discuss high school graduation requirements.
All students will be assigned a program advisor after the 4th week during their first quarter at EvCC based on the Pathway/Program they declared on their Running Start Application.

Students can view their assigned advisors in one of two ways:

Starfish > Dashboard > My Connections
ctcLink Student Homepage > Academic Progress Tile > Advisors

If you have any questions about Advising, please visit www.everettcc.edu/advising for contact information or the Zoom Link for drop-in. The Advising Center can help with general questions along the way but may refer you to a program/faculty advisor for specific program-related questions.

Academic Requirements

Students in Running Start must have at least a 2.0 GPA every quarter to maintain EvCC's Satisfactory Academic Progress.

After one (1) quarter below a 2.0 GPA, students are placed on academic alert. Students are sent an email that encourages them to make an appointment to meet with an Everett Community College (EvCC) counselor to develop success strategies and investigate various campus resources that may be of assistance.
After two (2) consecutive quarters below a 2.0 GPA, students are placed on academic warning. Students are required to meet with an EvCC Counselor to select classes and for approval of their registration.
After three (3) consecutive quarters below a 2.0 GPA, students are placed on academicprobation. students are required to meet with an EvCC Counselor to select classes and for approval of their registration.
After four (4) consecutive quarters below a 2.0 GPA, students will lose eligibility for Running Start and be dismissed from the college for four (4) consecutive quarters.

Please refer to Satisfactory Academic Progress page for more detailed information.

Accessing Grades, Transcripts, and Technology

How to View Grades on EvCC Unofficial Transcript

Attended in Fall 2015 or later:

Login to ctcLink using your ctcLink ID and password. If you have not activated your ctcLink account, follow the activation directions.
In the Student Homepage, select the Academic Records tile.
Click on "View Unofficial Transcript" on the right bar.
Select Everett Community College as the institution and click "View Report" or "Submit" to generate your unofficial transcript.

How to Order Transcripts from Everett Community College (EvCC)

EvCC official transcripts may be ordered online through the National Student Clearinghouse. The Clearinghouse provides online ordering 24/7 with processing in 7 - 10 business days. In addition to the convenience of credit card payment, this service provides email notifications as orders are received and processed by Enrollment Services. EvCC encourages students to use the online ordering system. Fees: $8.12 ($5.62 per transcript + $2.50 processing fee), please note the processing fee is assessed on a per-address basis. For other methods of ordering transcripts and more detailed information, visit the Requesting Transcripts from EvCC page.

How to View Student Records

To manage your classes, monitor academic progress, update personal information, or view your academic records, you will use the Student Homepage tile in ctcLink. Review our ctcLink Student Homepage guide for more information.

EvCC Emergency Alerts

Sign up for EvCC emergency alerts!
Go to the MyEvCC page.
Log in with your EvCC campus username and password.
Click on Emergency Notification in the left menu.
Click on the red button that says Login to Emergency Notification Profile. Update your profile with any info you want to add, including your cell number to get text messages.

Communication from EvCC

Communication from the Running Start staff is primarily done via email. Make sure your email address is up to date in the system. The college also communicates with students via texting. Make sure your phone number on file is also up to date.
You can view and update your personal and contact information in your ctcLink account. Refer to the ctcLink Student Homepage guide for more information on navigating your ctcLink account and how to update contact information.

EvCC instructors, Student LIFE, Enrollment Services, and various other departments on campus use the college-issued student email to communicate.

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