High School Counselors

Routes Students Can Take

Oakton offers two ways for high school students to earn college credit. 

Dual Credit: Oakton collaborates with partner high schools across the district area to offer college-level classes to eligible, driven high school students. Our dual credit courses are taught in high school classrooms by Oakton-approved high school teachers.

Concurrent Enrollment: Oakton's Concurrent Enrollment Program allows high school juniors and seniors with a minimum cumulative GPA of C or higher to take one college class per semester on one of our campuses or online.

Learn More About Early College

For students seeking a certificate, associates degree, or transferrable credits. 

Wherever they are on their journey, students can start researching Oakton's Areas of Interest

If they are looking for a specific program, start with the Program Listing. And, for those who want to transfer, peruse our Transfer Partnerships and Guides.

A great way to explore students' interests, skills and strengths is by taking our Career Coach Assessment. It is a short online quiz, backed by research and connected to Oakton's offerings.  

Take the Career Coach Assessment

For students seeking short credentials to quickly enter the workforce, non-credit. 

 Students can prepare for in-demand industries with short-term certifications, such as:

  • Manufacturing
  • Personal Training
  • Real Estate 
  • Truck Driving
  • and more! 

Check Out Continuing Education Options

What Your Student Can Expect: Application Process

Paying for College

Encourage your students to apply for FAFSA early. Oakton's school code is 009896.

Have everyone complete the application to be considered for all Oakton scholarships; the deadlines are early spring and fall.

Learn more about financial aid, scholarships, grants and setting up a payment plan below.

Explore more ways to pay for college

Sanele Stewart
“In high school, I was pretty sure I wanted to continue my education, but I wasn’t sure if I wanted to do community college. After hearing about how Oakton’s Emory Williams Academy for Black Men program could connect me with people who share similar experiences, Oakton became a ‘for sure’ in my mind.”

Sanele Stewart

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Contact Us

Contact Admission

847.635.1700
admission@oakton.edu

Contact Early College

847.376.7253
earlycollege@oakton.edu

Contact Continuing Education

847.982.9888
continuingeducation@oakton.edu