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High School Program

Empowering High School Students with Ethics, Economics, and Leadership Skills

Advanced Economics for High School Students

This course offers high school students an opportunity to go beyond the basic state standards for economics, equipping them with a deeper understanding of key concepts and practical applications. Designed to prepare students for college and the ethical challenges of careers in fields such as business, law, politics, education, or journalism, the curriculum is developed through a collaboration between high school teachers and University of Arizona faculty, ensuring an engaging and comprehensive learning experience.

University Credits

Students who successfully complete the course can apply to the University of Arizona to earn 3 academic credits. These credits can be applied toward a future degree at the University of Arizona, providing substantial savings on tuition, or transferred to most other universities nationwide. This unique opportunity gives students a head start on their higher education while developing critical skills for success.

Contact Us

Kerry Montano
Manager, Special Programs
Center for the Philosophy of Freedom

kdmontan@arizona.edu
520.626.6646

Applications for Fall 2024

Enrollment must be completed by August 25, 2024.

  1. Complete and return the Parent Permission Form to your student’s high school economics teacher.
  2. All students must complete a UA application form for non-degree seeking high school students. There is no application fee. Apply at UA’s Non-Degree Seeking Application for High School and Community Program. Payment is due September 24, 2024. A $50 late fee will be applied October 23, 2024.
  3. Pay the $176.50 tuition fee on the UACCESS website. You will need your student NetID/password or Student ID.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do you do once you decide to take Ethics, Economy & Entrepreneurship?

In the fall/spring, complete the UA high school admissions application and return the signed Parent Permission Form to your course instructor.

What is the process for applying to the UA?

The admissions application can be done online at the UA’s Non-Degree Seeking Application for High School and Community Programs. It takes about 10 minutes to complete and there is no fee to apply.

What information do you need to have ready before starting your UA application?

The application for high school non-degree seeking students is very straightforward and asks for information that you already know (i.e. name, address, email, ethnicity, etc.). You will not be asked for grades, transcripts, or immunization records.

Do you have to give a social security number?

No, this is not required by UA admissions.

What is the cost and procedure for paying for the textbook?

The cost of the textbook is $35. Your school may have purchased in advance.

When are tuiton payments due?

The $176.50 tuition payment is due by mid October for the fall semester and mid March for the spring semester.

How do you pay your UA tuiton?

Once students are admitted to the University of Arizona as non-degree seeking students and enrolled in the class, the instructor will have students register for a NETID and UA email.  A bill will be generated by the Bursar’s office and sent to the UA email address.  Students (parents) will pay online with a credit card or by check. (To avoid credit card fees, pay electronically with routing and bank account information.)

Will registered students recieve a UA email address? A CatCard?

All registered students are eligible to receive a CatCard which may be obtained at the UA Student Union CatCard Office. There is a $25 fee. The CatCard gives you access to the University libraries and student discounts around Tucson.