Education Services for Minors - NC Administrative Code, Title 23, Section 2C.0305

A minor , 16 years old or older, may be considered a student with special needs and may be admitted to an appropriate program at an institution if the local public or private education agency determines that admission to the program is the best educational option for the student and is approved by the institution. This requirement may be waived if the student has been out of school at least six months and his application is supported by a notarized petition of his parent, legal guardian, or other person or agency having legal custody and control. The petition shall certify the student's residence, date of birth, date of leaving school, and the petitioner's legal relationship to the student.

A high school student, 16 years old or older, based upon policies approved by the local public or private board of education and board of trustees, may be admitted to appropriate courses concurrently under the following conditions and other appropriate provisions of the Rule:

(1) Upon recommendation of the chief administrative school officer and the approval of the president of the college;
(2) Upon approval of the student's program by the principal of the school and the president of the college; and
(3) Upon certification by the principal that the student is taking at least three high school courses and is making appropriate progress toward graduation.
(4) Enrollment of high school students shall not displace adults but may be admitted any term on a space available basis; and
(5) Students must meet the same prerequisite and course admission requirements as adult college students.