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Request a LEAP tuition waiver for a high-school student at LCC

LEAP waives tuition for eligible high-school juniors and seniors at LCC; students still pay fees and materials.

Steps

2 steps
  1. Check school and course eligibilityReview Lane County school or partnership requirements. You cannot have high-school sponsorship or federal or state aid during the waiver term. Choose a credit class of up to five credits whose prerequisites you meet.
  2. Submit the waiver request after registrationUse the form sent to your Lane email and complete it by the end of the term. Submit another request if you change terms and pay standard, materials, textbook and course fees by the payment deadline.
  • How-to

    Apply for Head Start or Early Head Start in Lane County

    Family & school
    1. Review age and income eligibilityThe page covers pregnant applicants and children aged 0–5 who are not turning five before September 2 of the current year. Check income or qualifying benefits and circumstances.
    2. Apply or request staff contactComplete the online eligibility application or submit the Interest Form for staff contact. Apply even if you have not collected all documents; staff can help complete the application.
    Head Start of Lane County
  • How-to

    Apply for Preschool Promise in Lane County

    Family & school
    1. Check eligibility and choose providersChildren must be three or four by September 1 and live in Oregon. Check the income or qualifying-circumstance requirements and gather verification.
    2. Submit an applicationList up to three preschool choices in preference order, then use an online or paper application. Applications are accepted year-round and placements use a lottery when spots exist.
    3. Respond to a placement offerAfter the lottery, check the email and respond in the portal within ten business days to accept or decline; otherwise the offer expires.
    Early Childhood Hub of Lane County / United Way of Lane County
  • How-to

    Arrange required homeschool testing in Lane County

    Family & school
    1. Check when your student must testReview the benchmark grades and the 18-month testing reprieve after withdrawal from public or private school. A student returning to school after less than one homeschool academic year need not test.
    2. Arrange an approved tester and keep resultsUse the approved-tester list, contact a neutral tester directly and pay for testing. Keep results and provide them to Lane ESD if requested.
    Lane Education Service District / Oregon Department of Education