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Fresh Start

A free program for students 16-21 to complete high school and earn college credits in a supportive, in-person, and fun environment.

About

Fresh Start gives you the opportunity to complete your high school diploma requirements while accumulating college credit.

The benefits of Fresh Start:

  • Free tuition and textbooks
  • Challenging academic classes
  • Ongoing educational planning and advising
  • Seamless transition from high school to college

Need funding if you are aged out of high school? 

Join an Info Session

Thanks for your interest in the Fresh Start Program! You're invited to learn more about Fresh Start by attending one of the Info Sessions listed below.

Please note that Main Campus Info Sessions are in person and different from those that serve our Gig Harbor campus – if you reside South/East of the Tacoma Narrows bridge you should be attending our Main Campus info session.

Questions?

Main Campus and General Fresh Start Program - freshstart@tacomacc.edu or 253-566-5086
Gig Harbor Program - Amon Greene agreene@tacomacc.edu or 253-460-2384

Main Campus

Serving students SE of Tacoma Narrows Bridge (e.g. Tacoma, University Place, Lakewood etc.)

For Spring 2025 Enrollment

In-Person
Building 19, Room 34
Noon – 1pm

  • Jan 14
  • Jan 28
  • Feb 11
  • Feb 25
  • Mar 4

Gig Harbor Campus

Serving students NW of Tacoma Narrows Bridge (e.g. Gig Harbor, Bremerton, Port Orchard etc.)

For Winter 2025 Enrollment

In-Person
Gig Harbor Campus
Noon – 1pm

  • Oct 24
  • Nov 7
  • Nov 21
  • Dec 5

Fresh Start Evaluation Form 

Before you register for Fresh Start, we'll need to collect some information from you. You can complete the Evaluation Form before or after you complete the Info Session. 

Fresh Start FAQs

 

What is Fresh Start? 

Watch our video to get a good idea of how we can help you

Have more questions? Contact us!

Fresh Start - Tacoma Campus
Bldg. 19, Room 34
Office Hours: Mon-Thurs, 8:00 am-5:30 pm

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