Troy University runs one of three ACCESS distance learning support centers in the state of Alabama.

The program continues to grow and fulfill students' needs across the state.

Technology is changing the way students go to class.

ACCESS Director for the Troy Support System Reba Davis said, "It has been exciting from day one when we had 25 schools participating. Through the last four years we have added every school in the state. So we now have 143 schools in our Troy region and it's something we love."

High school students looking to take classes not offered at their school can now sign up through ACCESS and get the credits they need to fulfill their college and career goals.

Davis added, "We had one example of a guy who wanted to take Latin, but couldn't because it wasn't offered at his school. He needed it to get into med school. We were able to offer him the class through ACCESS and he got into Harvard."

The program helps transfer students continue taking courses they were previously enrolled in and helps students at smaller schools participate in upper level courses.

Melinda Maddox with the State Department of Education said, "ACCESS has equalized the field where students, regardless of where they live have access to AP courses and foreign languages."

The program does not take jobs away from perspective teachers, but rather provides additional teachers in courses where there are high demands.

New Brockton High School Teacher Shannon Clark said, "We are meeting a need that's not there and I don't know what would happen now with funding cuts with schools that can't meet these needs."

The Troy Support Center currently serves 27 counties in the state.

This is the fourth year the ACCESS program has been serving high school students in the state of Alabama.