Dual Enrollment for Students in High School

High achieving high school students (who meet career and college-ready eligibility) can be approved, while still in high school, to begin earning college credit. This can assist students through the College transition early, with great support. It also allows students to earn up to a full term of equivalent college credit while still in high school, giving them a distinct advantage when beginning a full-time college curriculum.

With high school approval, students can be released for part of the day to attend and earn college credits during their junior and senior years of high school. Students interested in Dual Enrollment should:

1. Schedule an appointment for a planning conference with a high school guidance counselor. The student must attend this conference along with a parent to discuss the student’s options, outline expectations and complete the Dual Enrollment Application.
    
2. High School Students are required to show eligibility for College English (ENGL 101  ) and college-level math. There are many different ways to show college-level eligibility. Click here for detailed information on course placement and eligibility.

• Students who do not meet the criteria on the course placement and eligibility chart complete a placement test. Please schedule an initial advising session with your dedicated advior prior to placement testing to discuss next steps.
   

3. CCPS students must have a completed high school Dual Enrollment Application at the time of registration.
    
4. Register for courses.
    
5. Students are approved for Dual Enrollment if enrolled in a Carroll county public high school during the 11th and 12th grade years take classes at no cost to families for tuition or books.

Contact a high school counselor for specific details regarding individual high school dual enrollment requirements. Please note: Dually enrolled students and students attending on an 8th semester waiver are not eligible to receive Federal Financial Aid.