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EARLY COLLEGE DESIGNATION APPLICANTS
Early College Planning Grant (FC 461) is now available on the DESE Grants Management website and accessible in the GEM$ system.
The resources on this page are designed to support Early College Designation Applicants
FY26 Official Designation EVENTS AND deadlines
- End of October 2025 - Announcement of Applicants advancing to Part B.
- November 2025 - January 2026 - Part B Application Support and Office Hours
- End of January 2026 - Part B Application Due
- Mid- to Late-February 2026 - Part B Interviews
- Designation recommendations reviewed by the Early College Joint Committee
early college Designation Applicant Events
04
Nov
Early College Designation Part B Application Support Session
Learn more and register for Early College Designation Part B Application Support Session by clicking HERE.
05
Nov
DESE Office of Early College Office Hours
The Office of Early College is available to assist applicants throughout the designation process. To schedule a dedicated time slot with Danielle Wheeler, Director of [...]
05
Nov
P2C Part B Office Hours
Scheduled office hours are offered twice a week: Wednesdays from 2:00-3:00 p.m. and Thursdays from 9:00-10:00 a.m. beginning November 5, 2025. To sign up for [...]
06
Nov
P2C Part B Office Hours
Scheduled office hours are offered twice a week: Wednesdays from 2:00-3:00 p.m. and Thursdays from 9:00-10:00 a.m. beginning November 5, 2025. To sign up for [...]
07
Nov
Early College Planning Grant (FC 461B) due in GEM$
Option B — 461B: Pre-Planning for Program Designation This funding opportunity is available for potential partnerships seeking their first Early College Designation. Eligible programs must [...]
12
Nov
P2C Part B Office Hours
Scheduled office hours are offered twice a week: Wednesdays from 2:00-3:00 p.m. and Thursdays from 9:00-10:00 a.m. beginning November 5, 2025. To sign up for [...]
13
Nov
P2C Part B Office Hours
Scheduled office hours are offered twice a week: Wednesdays from 2:00-3:00 p.m. and Thursdays from 9:00-10:00 a.m. beginning November 5, 2025. To sign up for [...]
18
Nov
Early College Designation Part B Application Support Session
Learn more and register for Early College Designation Part B Application Support Session by clicking HERE.
19
Nov
P2C Part B Office Hours
Scheduled office hours are offered twice a week: Wednesdays from 2:00-3:00 p.m. and Thursdays from 9:00-10:00 a.m. beginning November 5, 2025. To sign up for [...]
20
Nov
P2C Part B Office Hours
Scheduled office hours are offered twice a week: Wednesdays from 2:00-3:00 p.m. and Thursdays from 9:00-10:00 a.m. beginning November 5, 2025. To sign up for [...]
