About Early College
The Early College Program at Scottsdale Community College is dedicated to fostering academic success for high school students and their families. We provide an accessible pathway to begin college and higher education, welcoming a diverse student population from 9th through 12th grade. Through strong partnerships with local high schools in the Scottsdale community and beyond, we aim to create opportunities that inspire growth and achievement.
Our program coordinates a variety of initiatives, including Dual Enrollment, Achieving a College Education (ACE), Hoop of Learning, ACE & Hoop Healthcare, Salt River Jr. ACE, and Concurrent Enrollment. Additionally, Early College offers comprehensive support to ensure student success—providing resources, guidance, and connections to help students stay on track and achieve their academic goals.
Programs for High School Students
Achieving a College Education (ACE)
ACE is a two-year mentoring program for high school students selected through an application process.
Concurrent Enrollment
You can take courses at SCC while in high school.
Dual Enrollment
You can take courses that earn both high school and college credits!
Hoop of Learning
A college bridge program serving Native American students.
The Salt River Junior ACE Program
The Salt River Jr. ACE Program a bridge program between Scottsdale Community College and the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community in which SRPMIC students grades 5 - 8 engage in college-related experiences.
Contact Information
- Rosa Cota, Director
- Phone: (480) 423-6721
- Email: rosa.cota@scottsdalecc.edu
- Carolina Pedersen, Dual Enrollment
- Phone: (480) 423-6191
- Email: carolina.pedersen@scottsdalecc.edu
- Jeff Bricker, Concurrent Enrollment & ACE
- Phone: (480) 425-6697
- Email: jeff.bricker@scottsdalecc.edu
- Demetria Shepherd, Hoop of Learning & Salt River Jr. ACE
- Phone: (480) 425-6644
- Email: demetria.shepherd@scottsdalecc.edu