Career and Technical Education (CTE) provides students with the academic, technical, and real-world skills and knowledge needed to succeed in high-wage, high-skill, and high-demand careers or to pursue post-secondary education.

CTE (Career and Technical Education) College Credit is a program that allows Nevada high school students to earn Free College Credit from CSN by completing approved CTE programs in high school and completing program requirements.

There are over 45 CTE programs offered in high schools throughout Nevada, which have been approved for college classes at CSN.

For a complete list of the CTE programs that qualify for free college classes from CTE College Credit at CSN, see the CTE College Credit Home Page.

To find out what CTE programs at your high school qualify for college classes from CTE College Credit at CSN see Eligible CTE Programs by High School.

High school students who receive the Nevada Department of Education Certificate of Skill Attainment may qualify for free college classes.

To be eligible you must:

1. Complete an approved CTE program in Nevada.
2. Earn a B average (3.0 GPA) or higher in their CTE coursework.
3. Pass the required state end of program assessment.
4. Pass the required workplace readiness assessment.
5. Be currently enrolled in or previously completed a CSN course. 

**State assessments are not administered by CSN.

No. To qualify for CTE college credit you must complete the entire two-year course sequence.

No! If you qualify, the college credit awarded is free. There are no tuition or fees required.

CTE programs allow students to earn college credit or industry certification while still in high school saving them valuable time. 

CTE College Credit provides high school students with a cost saving of about $500 per college class covering registration and textbook fees. 

The college classes earned can be used towards completing program requirements within a CSN certificate, associate degree, or may be used as an elective or transfer education.

Complete the CTE College Credit application online at www.csn.edu/cte-application. 

*You will need your CSN NSHE ID to submit the CTE application.

• Save the confirmation email you receive after completing the CTE College Credit application.
• The email details the information you provided to us and includes the college classes you may be eligible to receive, how to request CSN transcripts, and how to get started at CSN.
• The email is a useful tool when meeting with a college academic advisor or recruiter. You will be able to share with them the exact CSN classes you may be earning so that you don’t sign up for the same class.
   

• Any credit bearing course at CSN which includes courses taken through:
  • CSNs Jumpstart Concurrent Enrollment program.
  • CSN’s Dual Enrollment program.
  • Or high school graduates enrolled in course(s) at CSN:
  • Students who have previously taken CSN course(s)
  • Students currently enrolled in a CSN course at the time they apply for CTE College Credit meet the eligibility requirement.

The course(s) can be taken while still in high school or within two years of high school graduation.

No. The CSN course that a student must take in order to be eligible for CTE College Credit must be a CSN course.

Students have two years from their graduation date to apply for the college credit.

Yes! The credits you earn can be applied to related degree and certificate programs at CSN, helping you save time and money.

A student who has met the CTE College Credit eligibility requirements will have the corresponding CSN college class posted to their permanent CSN record, based on the date they applied.

To request official transcripts please visit Transcript Information. 

Students should wait until the CTE College Credit college classes have been recorded to their CSN records before requesting a copy of their official transcripts. 

Current students may view and print out unofficial transcripts using MyCSN (log in to your Student Center).

For assistance or questions visit the MyCSN Help page. 

Many CSN Health Science programs are competitive and have requirements that must be met before a student can apply for admission. These are Limited Entry programs, and their admission process is points-based.

There are CTE programs that instead of college classes are awarded point(s) towards a specific Limited Entry CSN degree or certificate program. To receive the point award, students must turn in the requested documentation in their Limited Entry Admissions Application.

Students do not need to complete the CTE College Credit application process if their CTE program solely awards a Point Award. Please visit Health Program Advising for more information.

You can apply for CTE College Credit within three years of graduating from high school.

Detailed information on the process and application cycle is available on our webpage - CTE College Credit Application Process.

The number of credits varies by program but can range from 3-10 college credits, depending on the CTE pathway and articulation agreement with CSN.

CTE College Credit is valid at CSN and may transfer to other Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) institutions or other colleges and universities. However, students should check with the specific college or university they plan to attend for transferability.