The Smart Start
Same courses, half the cost. Start smart with dual enrollment at your local community college! High school sophomores, juniors, and seniors can earn college credit while still attending high school. The top reasons students consider dual enrollment at a community college are:
Dual enrollment is a great way to get a head start on training for the workforce or for a four-year degree. Some students even graduate with their associate degree from an Alabama Community College before graduating high school!
Scholarships for dual enrollment classes are available. Eligible students must be in 10th, 11th, or 12th grades, have a 2.5 GPA and obtain written approval from a principal or superintendent.
Students planning to transfer to a public university in Alabama can use the STARS Guide to ensure all courses will transfer. Students planning to transfer to private universities in Alabama can use the AAICU 2-to-4 Transfer Program to determine course transferability.
Contact your nearest community college for more information.
Dual Enrollment: Gaining College Credit While Still in High School
Students in Alabama can begin college while still in high school through dual enrollment. The program allows students to take college-level academic and technical courses that count for both high school and college credit. It is possible in the state to complete an associate degree and high school diploma around the same time.
