For High School Counselors

Smaller Class Sizes

With seats capped at 32, students get more attention from our esteemed faculty.

Lower Tuition Costs

At $97 per credit hour, it pays to start at Estrella Mountain and transfer to a larger university.

Strong Student Support

EMCC students have access to career preparation and support services that drive their success.

Meet Your Partners: Our High School College Advisors

Our High School - College Staff are based at several area high schools, and are a resource for you and the students you serve. Our staff helps students understand and fully utilize various programs, including Dual Enrollment, Achieving a College Education (ACE), and Hoop of Learning.

Meet the Advisors

See your Learning Options

Are you ready to help your student take the next steps for college? Estrella Mountain Community College can help! Your student just has to follow four steps to get started today!

Number 1

Get Admitted

Create an account, apply for admission, submit proof of identification, and determine how to pay for college.

Number 2

Complete Tasks in Student Center

Determine your placement, and set up initial academic advising and new student orientation.

Number 3

Register for Courses

Attend orientation, see an academic advisor, and register for classes.

Number 4

Make Payment Arrangements

Make payment arrangements and pay fees.

Get Started Today!

Paying for College

There are many ways to pay for college including financial aid, scholarships, Veteran benefits, tuition waivers and more.

Dual Enrollment Program

The Dual Enrollment program provides an opportunity for qualified high school students to enroll in college courses taught by qualified instructors at high school campuses. Through the Dual Enrollment program, students earn both high school and college credit.

Email: dualenrollment@estrellamountain.edu

Phone: 623-935-8830, 623-935-8443, or 623-935-8900

ACE (Achieving a College Education) Program

ACE students are high school juniors and seniors currently enrolled in college courses while attending regular high school. Throughout their junior and senior years, ACE students receive college scholarships so they can take classes at EMCC and experience the college environment.

Email: aceprogram@estrellamountain.edu

Phone: 623-935-8956 or 623-935-8900

Hoop of Learning

The Hoop of Learning Program is an early high school bridge program created to encourage students to stay in school and graduate as well as increase their matriculation to college. Native American high school students, grades 9th through 12th, are given the opportunity to earn college credits while still in high school.

Email: hoopoflearning@estrellamountain.edu