Fresh Start
A free program for students 16-21 to complete high school and earn college credits in a supportive, in-person, and fun environment.
About
Fresh Start gives you the opportunity to complete your high school diploma requirements while accumulating college credit.
The benefits of Fresh Start:
- Free tuition and textbooks
- Challenging academic classes
- Ongoing educational planning and advising
- Seamless transition from high school to college
Need funding if you are aged out of high school?
- Learn more about Ability to Benefit.
Join an Info Session
Thanks for your interest in the Fresh Start Program! You're invited to learn more about Fresh Start by attending one of the Info Sessions listed below.
Please note that Main Campus Info Sessions are in person and different from those that serve our Gig Harbor campus – if you reside South/East of the Tacoma Narrows bridge you should be attending our Main Campus info session.
Questions?
Main Campus and General Fresh Start Program - freshstart@storesoo.com or 253-566-5086
Gig Harbor Program - Amon Greene agreene@storesoo.com or 253-460-2384
Main Campus
Serving students SE of Tacoma Narrows Bridge (e.g. Tacoma, University Place, Lakewood etc.)
For Spring 2025 Enrollment
In-Person
Building 19, Room 34
Noon – 1pm
- Jan 14
- Jan 28
- Feb 11
- Feb 25
- Mar 4
Gig Harbor Campus
Serving students NW of Tacoma Narrows Bridge (e.g. Gig Harbor, Bremerton, Port Orchard etc.)
For Winter 2025 Enrollment
In-Person
Gig Harbor Campus
Noon – 1pm
- Oct 24
- Nov 7
- Nov 21
- Dec 5
Fresh Start Evaluation Form
Before you register for Fresh Start, we'll need to collect some information from you. You can complete the Evaluation Form before or after you complete the Info Session.
Fresh Start FAQs
What is Fresh Start?
Watch our video to get a good idea of how we can help you
Have more questions? Contact us!
Fresh Start - Tacoma Campus
Bldg. 19, Room 34
Office Hours: Mon-Thurs, 8:00 am-5:30 pm