1. EARN YOUR COLLEGE DEGREE IN A SHORTER AMOUNT OF TIME. Many students take several Allegany College of Maryland courses during their junior and senior years in high school. When they graduate from high school, they will have completed classes toward their college degree.
   
2. THE SAVINGS!!! Early College students receive a discount of 50% off the regular tuition rate.
   
3. ALLEGANY COLLEGE OF MARYLAND COURSES ARE TRANSFERABLE. Allegany College of Maryland offers the opportunity for students to complete the first two years of Bachelor's degree programs offered at many four-year colleges and universities. Therefore, the Allegany College of Maryland courses you take in high school will allow you to start an Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree!! Please contact the Allegany College of Maryland Student Success Center for details at 301-784-5551.

1. Complete our College Application, which may be obtained from either your guidance counselor or the Allegany College of Maryland Admissions Office.
   
2. Submit the required Early College Permission Letter, which is available through your guidance office.
   
3. Send application, permission letter, and an official copy of your high school transcript to:

Special Gifted and Talented
In special circumstances, Allegany College of Maryland can accept students who are under the age of 16. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information at 301-784-5199.

Did You Also Know....
You can take Allegany College of Maryland courses at your own high school?

Allegany College of Maryland enables students to get an early start on college by providing college courses in local high schools as a part of their high school day. See list of high schools currently offering ACM Courses on location below (next section).

* See your Guidance Counselor or call our Admissions Office for details.