Dual enrollment is a smart, affordable way for Georgia high school students to start their college careers!
Simply put, Dual Enrollment is the express lane to a great future! Dual Enrollment allows Georgia high school students to be dually-enrolled in their high school and college level classes at the same time.
Classes may be offered at a student’s home high school or at our college campus. Dual Enrollment courses must meet both high school and college curriculum standards. Since Dual Enrollment classes generally cover more material than high school courses, they are most often taught by a college instructor.
FAQs
Who is eligible?
Eligible students in grades 11-12 seeking a high school diploma from an eligible Georgia high school, home school, or home study program. For 10th-graders interested in the program, see program requirements for details.
How many hours can a student take?
Students may enroll part-time or full-time — up to 15 credit hours.
How much does it cost?
The Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC) foots the bill for the first 30 credit hours of dual enrollment – this includes the same number of hours’ worth of HOPE funds. GSFC covers all standard tuition, mandatory fees, and required book expenses. Students may be responsible for certain course-related fees or supplies.
When does Columbus Tech offer dual enrollment classes?
Columbus Tech offers dual enrollment classes in all three terms – fall, spring, and summer.
Dual Enrollment Application Process
- Apply for Dual Enrollment at Columbus Tech
- Complete the GAfutures Dual Enrollment Funding Application HERE!
- Email qualifying scores to Columbus Tech: dualenrollment@columbustech.edu
How to Look Up Qualifying Scores
High School GPA – Your GPA can help you qualify for courses and programs. We must have a transcript from your high school that reflects your most current GPA. Transcripts can be sent from your counselor to dualenrollment@columbustech.edu
PSAT – scores can be looked up on the collegeboard.org website. Depending on your school district, most high school students take the PSAT in 8th grade and/or 10th grade. The PSAT is a test administered during the regular school day. The scores can be saved as a PDF to be sent as an email attachment. Choose View Scores then download the report.
SAT and ACT – scores can be looked up on the collegeboard.org website for SAT and on the act.org website for ACT. The SAT and ACT are not administered during the regular school day. They require pre-registration, a fee, and usually scheduled on a Saturday morning. You do not need to pay to send your scores to our college. The scores can be saved as a PDF to be sent as an email attachment. Choose View Scores then download the report.
ELA Milestones – scores can be looked up on Infinite Campus under SLDS Portal if you are a Muscogee County student. If not, please ask your high school counselor for your scores. An ELA Milestones score of at least a 525 will qualify you for most degree level classes except Math, Economics, or Science courses.
To apply online for Dual Enrollment click HERE!
For Scanned forms – Send scanned forms to: dualenrollment@columbustech.edu
For Mailed forms – Send to:
Columbus Technical College
Attn: Dual Enrollment
928 Manchester Expressway
Columbus, GA 31904
Need more info? Call 706-641-5660 or Email: dualenrollment@columbustech.edu