2026-2027 AAEC School Calendar
Why Families Choose AAEC
- College savings. Students earn college credit at no cost, saving families thousands.
- Smaller class sizes. Students are known and supported, not lost in the crowd.
- Career readiness. Real pathways connect learning to real futures.
- A head start. Many students graduate with an associate degree alongside their diploma.
- Something different. Distinctive pathways — from engineering to equine science — you won’t find at a typical high school.
The Enrollment Process
- Request information. Tell us a little about your student and we’ll follow up.
- Schedule a tour. Visit a campus and see the early college experience firsthand.
- Apply online. Complete the application from any device.
- Submit documents. Provide the required records to finalize enrollment.
- Get started. Meet your advisor and build your four-year plan.
Required Documents
Enrollment FAQs
No. AAEC is tuition-free, and so are the college courses students take.
Any Arizona student entering grades 9–12, subject to capacity.
*Mesa & Paradise Valley Campuses now serving Grades 7-12.
Applications are accepted year-round; spots are limited, so earlier is better.
Talk to a campus counselor about timing and credit transfer.
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