Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit is a program which allows
eligible high school students to enroll in college classes
concurrently with high school classes, either at the college
campus or at the high school, and receive both high school
and college credit.
What is Dual Enrollment & Dual Credit?
• Students in the 10th, 11th or 12th grade with a 2.5 overall GPA, with written
approval of their principal and counselor.
• All Dual Enrollment students in academic classes must provide appropriate ACT
or SAT scores or take the Accuplacer placement test.
• Virtual/Online Placement Tests are Available.
• Contact the DE Office for more info on scheduling the virtual placement test
Who is eligible to Participate?
• Dual Enrollment students begin earning college credit & building a college transcript while
still in high school.
• Dual Enrollment introduces & gives students an early introduction to college life and the
challenges of college course work.
• Dual Enrollment helps students complete their college degree on time – or even early!
• National studies have shown that Dual Enrollment students are less likely to drop out and
more likely to complete a college degree.
What’s in it for me?
What are the benefits of dual Enrollment?
Costs for college courses are calculated by credit hour.
Most courses at Calhoun Community College are 3-4 semester hours.
Current (20-21) tuition rate per credit hour is $164.00
A three (3)-Credit hour course at Calhoun, such as ENG 101 or HIS 202 costs $502.00*
A four (4)-Credit hour course, such as: MTH 125 or BIO 103 – costs $666.00*
*Based on 20-21 Tuition Rates; Includes $10.00 Access/Wellness Fee per Semester
*Tuition rates traditionally increase Fall of each academic year
*Check the Calhoun Website for current Tuition Rates: https://calhoun.edu/class-schedules-and-registration-information/tuition-fees-
calculator/
*Payment Plan options are Available for students! Click below for info:
https://calhoun.edu/student-services/financial-aid/payment-plan/
How much does it cost?
1. Apply online: www.calhoun.edu
Click Apply Now to submit a Dual Enrollment Application for Admission on the Calhoun website
2. Complete Documentation/Forms (See DUAL ENROLLMENT CHECKLIST)
Obtain Signatures from Students/Parents & School Counselor/Principal or Home School Coordinator
Prepare additional required documentation (ID, ACT Score, HS Transcript)
3. Schedule Virtual or Onsite Placement Test with DE Staff Member via email (if needed)
4. Submit forms/paperwork via email to DE Staff
5. DE Staff will register students for approved/eligible courses
DE Office will send confirmation email to students once registration is finalized
6. Pay Tuition Online, Purchase Textbooks, Prepare to begin class
*We will review the application process & checklist of forms/documents at the END of this presentation.
Where do I start?
Continuous Eligibility Policy
Students who meet the criteria for initial admission for a Dual Enrollment for Dual
Credit program will maintain continuous eligibility so long as they earn a grade of
“C” or better in all attempted college courses.
Students who fail to meet this minimum GPA requirement or who withdraw (W)
from a course will be suspended from the dual enrollment program for a minimum
of one term. The one-term suspension may not be served during the summer.
I’m in – How do I Stay in?
• Traditional financial aid such as Scholarships, Student Loans & Pell Grant are not available for
current high school students enrolled under the Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit program.
• PACT (Pre-Paid Alabama College Tuition) funds may be used for Dual Enrollment Classes. Students
who are eligible for funding under the GI bill may also be able to use those funds for Dual
Enrollment.
• Funds are available through a Workforce Development Scholarship grant to provide scholarships to
Dual Enrollment students in specific business and technical programs.
Is Financial Aid available to me?
• Dual Enrollment students may take any college-level academic course (100-level courses and above)
for which the student is eligible and which has been approved by the high school principal and
counselor.
• Traditional Classes can be taken on the Calhoun Huntsville campus, the Calhoun Decatur campus,
synchronously or online.
• Dual Enrollment EMT is offered regionally each Fall/Spring
• Technology, health science and computer science classes are also eligible for dual enrollment.
Always consult with your counselor first to discuss which dual enrollment options will work
for you and your high school schedule; each school system is different.
Which courses can I take ?
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS HEALTH SCIENCE
Aerospace Technology Cybersecurity/IT Emergency Medical Services
Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Programming Certified Nurse Assistant
Automotive Technology
Additive Manufacgturing Design Drafting
Electrical Technology
Industrial Maintenance
Machine Tool Technology
Process Technology
Welding
Visit the link below for Workforce Scholarship Info and to submit the Scholarship Application:
https://calhoun.edu/dual-enrollment/dual-enrollment-workforce-development-scholarship/
Which PROGRAMS are eligible for the
Workforce Scholarship Career Tech funding?
• Calhoun offers a wide-range of technology programs, many of our classes under these programs are covered by the
workforce scholarship including some academics.
• However, each student who receives a Dual Enrollment Technology Scholarship must have declared technical program
of study and only courses required for that program of study will be eligible for scholarship funds.
• Dual Enrollment technology scholarship funds may be used to cover not only the required technical courses but
required academic courses, as well (English, Math & Natural Science). Academic courses must be taken concurrently
with the technical courses. Funding for academics is limited.
• Limited Funding for Workforce Scholarship is Available! Please notify our office and talk with your high school
counselor if you are interested.
Which COURSES will the Dual Enrollment
Workforce Technology Scholarship cover?
• The Dual Enrollment EMT Program is open to high school seniors who have a GPA of
2.5 or higher, a minimum reading score of 18 on the ACT and prior approval by their
high school counselor and principal or home school director.
• Regional Campus Options are available to dual enrollment students (such as HSV
Campus, AL Center for the Arts, Local Tech Schools, etc.)
• Students who have completed high school Anatomy and Physiology, high school
health science coursework, have volunteered or worked in heath science or public
safety or have completed public safety course are well qualified for the program.
• Interested students should contact their school counselor & the dual enrollment staff
for more information about applying for this program.
What is the Dual Enrollment EMT Program?
• YES! Academic courses taken within the student’s degree program will transfer to public colleges within the state of Alabama
and often nationwide. Students are encouraged to use and follow the information available via
the STARS (Statewide Transfer Articulation and Reporting System) network for guidance.
• We strongly encourage students check with their planned college/university if it is either a private college/university or an out-
of-state college/university, as program requirements and standards may vary.
• Career/technical courses do not typically transfer to four-year colleges and universities.
• Always consult with an advisor at your future college/university to determine your academic course plan of study and to ensure
credits taken with Calhoun will transfer toward your major. Major requirements may differ at each college/university.
• **IMPORTANT: Students are responsible for ensuring all grades for college credit courses appear correctly on
their Calhoun transcripts prior to transferring credit to other colleges & universities.
Planning ahead saves the students & families time & money! Begin researching your future college or majors at Calhoun today!
Will course taken with Dual Enrollment Transfer?
Gwen Baker, Dual Enrollment Director
(256) 306-2665 gwendlyn.bak[email protected]
Heath Daws, Dual Enrollment Sr. Advisor/Recruiter
(256) 306-2671 heath.daws@calhoun.edu
Deb Ott, Dual Enrollment Secretary
(256) 306-2672 deb.ott@calhoun.edu
Dual Enrollment Staff Contact Information
