High School Option Program

Jump-start your college journey with RCSJ’s High School Option Program (HSOP). Earn affordable college credits while in high school, explore career paths, and stay ahead with flexible, future-focused learning opportunities.

What is HSOP? 

The High School Option Program (HSOP) gives all high school students the flexibility to take Rowan College of South Jersey courses at a discounted tuition rate—whether they want to take just one college course or begin working toward a degree. Completed courses can be applied to an RCSJ degree or transferred to other higher education institutions. Students gain valuable college experience, earn credits, and learn how to navigate college before high school graduation.

HSOP Steps to Apply

  • 1–

    Step One: Apply and Submit Official Documents

    • Visit RCSJ.edu/Apply and select "Start Application"
      • Create and Activate an Application Profile
      • Submit a General Application
        To apply, Students must use a valid, personal email address and cell phone number. Please check this personal email for communications on your next step.
    • Submit the following documents to the Office of Admissions:
      • Official high school transcript or high school equivalency and any college transcripts
      • Completed Immunization Record Form
      • Standardized Test Scores (see step 3 for more information)
        • Cumberland Admissions:
          3322 College Drive, Vineland, NJ 08360
        • Gloucester Admissions:
          1400 Tanyard Road, Sewell, NJ 08080
  • 2–

    Step Two: Apply for Financial Aid

    For more information, visit RCSJ.edu/FinancialAid

  • 3–

    Step Three: Satisfy the Placement Test Requirement!

    All students are required to take the Accuplacer, or provide proof of exemption, to determine
    proper course placement

    For more information, visit RCSJ.edu/Testing

  • 4–

    Step Four: Meet with an Academic Advisor

    • Your advisor will provide guidance and assist you with course selection and registration for your first semester at RCSJ. Advisement services may vary throughout the year. For the most current information regarding available advisement options,
      visit RCSJ.edu/Advisement or email [email protected]

    Students must satisfy the step 3 requirements prior to course advisement and registration.

  • 5–

    Step Five: Pay Your Bill

    Visit RCSJ’s Student Portal at My.RCSJ.edu to view and pay your bill or set up a payment plan
    For more information, visit RCSJ.edu/PayingForCollege

Make an Appointment

Schedule an appointment to explore HSOP opportunities and plan your future. 

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Frank Piccioni, Executive Director of Collegiate High School, discusses RCSJ's High School Option Program (HSOP), which was designed to provide high school students with the opportunity to start taking RCSJ courses while still in high school that can be applied to a Rowan College at South Jersey associate degree program.

Have Questions?

HSOP - Frequently Asked Questions

  • Receive a tuition discount of $75 per credit and no course/lab fees 
    • However a $23 per credit fee is charged forFirst Day Complete, RCSJ's textbook and course material program 
  • Access to an unlimited number of courses during RCSJ's fall, winter, spring, and summer semesters 
  • Satisfy requirements: 
    • college degree requirements 
    • high school graduation requirements (speak with your HS counselor) 
  • Complete required remediation, if applicable 
  • Explore career pathways by taking program specific courses 
    • Career and major exploration assessments  are also available to help students better understand their interests 
  • Personalized academic advisement & registration assistance  
  • Learn in a safe & secure environment  
  • Full and free access to all Rowan College services, clubs and activities 
    • Participation in RCSJ Athletics is not available to HSOP students  
  • Learn how to navigate higher education prior to high school graduation  

  • Students 14 to 18 years of age 
    • The spring semester of the senior year is the last opportunity to enroll as an HSOP student 
  • In-county & out-of-county residents 
  • Students who attend: 
    • Public school 
    • Private school 
    • Homeschool   

  • General Education electives 
  • Career interest (program specific) courses 
  • Educational Foundations (remedial) courses
  • All methods of delivery. Course types include: Lecture, Hybrid, Live Online & Online 

Students should consult the NJ Transfer website to learn how Rowan College South Jersey courses will transfer to NJ institutions of higher education.  

Students looking to transfer their Rowan College credit to institutions outside of NJ should consult their school of choice.   

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High School Option Program

[email protected]