Green Bay Area Public Schools: Self-Pay
A New kind of
college prep
Get a head start on college while in high school.
The Rising Phoenix Early College High School Program is an innovative collaboration between the Green Bay Area Public School District and UW-Green Bay to provide promising high school students an opportunity to get a head start on college by earning their high school diploma and a two-year Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) degree.
Student Benefits
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Student Success Coach
Students receive personalized support from a Student Success Coach and their school counselor, including academic guidance, social-emotional support, course selection, career exploration and graduation planning, tailored to their individual needs.
Shared Cost
Costs will be shared between families and the district. College credit coursework taken within the high school will be at no cost to the student. See all anticipated costs to the family below.
Flexible Schedules
Flexible class schedules accommodate individual student needs, enabling participation in extracurricular activities. Students can take college courses at their high school, online or in-person at UW-Green Bay, depending on proximity and transportation access.
Learn Together
Students will have the opportunity to learn and grow together, such as having the option to enroll in the same First Year Seminar course, as well as other coursework.
Accessible
UW-Green Bay’s Accessibility Services Office will help students with a documented disability (IEP, 504), with academic accommodations.
Concurrent Graduation
Through the program, students will concurrently fulfill their high school graduation requirements and UW-Green Bay’s Associate of Arts and Sciences degree requirements at the same time.
About the AAS Degree
Cost Information
Rising Phoenix students may take a variety of courses at a reduced tuition rate through UW-Green Bay in pursuit of the Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) degree. Students may also take transcribed credit courses through other colleges at their high school that will transfer to UW-Green Bay. All costs outside of what the school district covers through ECCP and what is available in the high school are the responsibility of the family.
| Course Type | Description | Per Credit Costs |
|---|---|---|
| Early College Credit Program (ECCP) * | The school district covers the cost for 18 ECCP credits through this state legislated program. Students take UW-Green Bay courses on campus or online with other college students. District may submit for partial reimbursement from the state if they are covering the costs. | $128.65 per credit + textbook costs |
| College Credit in High School (CCIHS) | College courses taught at the high school by high school teachers approved as UW-Green Bay instructors. Courses available vary by high school. | NO COST to GBAPS students |
| Dual Enrollment Access Academy | Online courses taught by UW-Green Bay instructors, open only to high school students. | $200.00 per credit + textbook costs |
* Per state legislation, school districts cover a minimum of 18 ECCP credits per eligible student. The Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree requires a total of 60 credits. The school district will invoice the family for their costs in Fall, Spring and Summer, upon receipt of the invoice from UW-Green Bay.
Upon admission to the program, families must complete the district's cost agreement form.
Projected Total Costs: Year 1
| Year 1 | College Credit Load | Anticipated Course Types | District Cost 18 ECCP Credits | Family Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | 12 credits | 2 CCIHS, 2 ECCP, 1 HS | $771.90 | $0 |
| January Interim 2026 | 3 credits | 1 ECCP | $385.95 | $0 |
| Spring 2026 | 12-15 credits | 2 CCIHS, 3 ECCP, 1 HS | $1,157.85 | $0 |
| Summer 2026 | 3 credits | 1 ECCP | $0 | $385.95 |
| TOTALS: | 30 credits total | $2,315.70 + textbooks | $385.95 + textbooks |
Projected Total Costs: Year 2
| Year 2 | College Credit Load | Anticipated Course Types | District Cost 18 ECCP Credits | Family Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | 12 credits | 1 CCIHS, 4 ECCP | $0 | $1,543.80 |
| January Interim 2027 | 3 credits | 1 ECCP | $0 | $385.95 |
| Spring 2027 | 12-15 credits | 5 ECCP | $0 | $1,929.75 |
| TOTALS: | 30 credits total | $0 | $3,859.50 + textbooks |
These costs are projections based on 2024-25 tuition rates and course types. Actual costs will vary depending on selected courses, number of courses per term and tuition rates.
Anticipated Costs for the Family
- AAS Degree (60 Credits): $4,245.45 + textbooks
- Minimal costs to the family in Year 1 of the 2-year program (shown above)
- This opportunity saves families over $10,000 in tuition, thanks to discounted rates during high school, 18 ECCP credits covered by the school district, and free college coursework available at the high school.
Additional Costs
- Textbooks: $600-800 per year for a full-time student, UW-Green Bay will order and ship textbooks for ECCP and Dual Enrollment Access Academy coursework.
- Other Costs: Student ID, parking permit for Green Bay campus and official college transcripts
Eligibility Criteria
Students apply as sophomores and are enrolled as juniors and seniors.
UW-Green Bay will facilitate a holistic admissions process, assessing students individually based on academic and personal backgrounds. We are looking for students who have shown the maturity, academic readiness, and a genuine desire necessary to succeed in college.
Students must meet the following requirements:
- Currently enrolled in 10th Grade at a high school within the Green Bay Area Public School District
- 3.0 cumulative GPA or above encouraged. If student has a 2.75-2.99 GPA, they will also be considered. Ensure essay and teacher/counselor recommendations address any GPA and/or attendance concerns.
- Demonstrated academic and college readiness
- Strong school attendance
- Recommendation forms from two high school teachers who can speak to the student's potential for success in this program
- Expression of interest in an early college opportunity
Application Steps
THE APPLICATION FOR THE CLASS OF 2027 HAS CLOSED.
Below are the steps for admission into the Rising Phoenix Program. The priority application deadline was April 16, 2025. The steps can be completed in any order. We will start your application file upon receiving any materials (application, teacher recommendation or transcripts/attendance records).
Student Application
Complete the application by choosing apply now below. An essay, student and parent/guardian expectations and FERPA forms are required. See a list of essay questions.
Application Closed
Teacher Recs
Two teacher recommendations are required, one in a core subject area (English/language arts, math, social studies or science). Students, please share the link below with the teachers that you have asked to serve as a reference for you.
Student Transcripts & Attendance Record
Your school district will provide these documents to UW-Green Bay.
Priority Application Deadline
The application for the Class of 2027 is CLOSED. The priority application deadline was Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
Upon admission to the program, families must complete the district's cost agreement form.
Have Questions?
Contact Aubrey Schramm, Executive Director of Early College Programs at schramma@uwgb.edu