ASCENT is a fifth year high school program that allows students to attend college full-time for one year after high school for free. Students attend a participating technical-, community-, or 4 year-college the year following graduation from high school.
Passed into law in 2009, the ASCENT program gives students a head start in earning a certificate, associate’s, or bachelor’s degree – all while saving time and money. The DPS ASCENT team provides participating students with wrap-around advising services to support the critical transition from high school to college.