Earn College credits while a student at MVHS and have the tuition waived!

A number of colleges are offering a chance for high school juniors and seniors to earn college credits at a substantially reduced rate.  Often these classes will earn high school credit as well.  You just pay for books and fees.*

Some of these classes are taught right here at Mountain Valley High School.  For instance Central Maine Community College will offer Intermediate Algebra here on Tuesday afternoons from 3-5:55 and Introduction to Psychology on Wednesday afternoons from 3-5:55.  University of Maine at Fort Kent will offer English Composition I and II throughout the year as part of the curriculum at Mountain Valley High School.  You may also take online classes from the University of Maine at Augusta and Husson College.

If you would like more information including application requirements, follow the links below or you may contact me at Mountain Valley High School.

University of Maine at Fort Kent

University of Maine at Augusta

Central Maine Community College

Husson College

*Some financial assistance with course fees may be available based on income guidelines.

The Importance of a Quality Education

Ever wonder how important your level of education will make in your earning power?  According to the National Center for Education Statistics, in 2012 the median income for a young adult depends greatly on their level of education.  Here are the facts:

• Less than high school - $22,900
• High School diploma - $30,000 (31% more than no high school diploma)
• Bachelor's degree - $46,900 (56% more than just a diploma)
• Master's degree or higher - $59,600 (27% more than a bachelor's)

*Between 1995 and 2012, this  pattern of higher earnings associated with higher levels of educational attainment also held across sex and racial/ethnic subgroups (White, Black, Hispanic, and Asian). Source: http://nces.ed.gov/fastfacts/display.asp?id=77
You don't need to have a Master's degree in order to have a comfortable life.  Student's have options on furthering their education that may fit their interests and learning styles, including community colleges and trade schools.  However, the goal of having a high school diploma, combined with some form of post secondary education, will greatly enhance your earning power.