What is College Now and Quick Step Plus?

College Now is a partnership with Johnson County Community College that allows students to earn college credit for classes they take right here at Olathe East. Students must apply and enroll separately at JCCC. If you are enrolled in College Algebra at Olathe East, you can also receive credit from JCCC through the QuickStep Plus College Algebra Program (QSPCA). For QSPCA, a JCCC math professor comes to Olathe East to administer exams for the class. Your JCCC College Algebra grade is determined by these assessments and may differ from your high school grade.

• 2025-26 College Now information presentation (coming soon)
• 2025-26 Enrollment Guides PDF (step-by-step instructions with deadlines)
• JCCC College Now Website
• JCCC Quick Step Plus College Algebra website

Financial Assistance

There are two options for financial assistance in case students want to enroll in College Now courses but do not have the funding available.

• JCCC Grant Application due by Sept. 22): This application goes directly to JCCC; it must now be completed online through your JCCC account. Apply now.
• The Olathe Public Schools Foundation’s A.L.L. Fund (due by 5 p.m. Sept. 22): Provides support to Olathe high school students who need financial assistance with costs associated with taking JCCC and AP courses.

*Students must apply for JCCC grant support in order to be eligible for OPSF A.L.L. Fund support.