Calhoun Community College
Dual Enrollment Info Session
for
Students & Parents
What is
Dual Enrollment & Dual Credit?
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.
Who is eligible to Participate?
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 Tests Online NOW Offered on a limited basis.
Contact the DE Office for more info on scheduling the virtual placement test.
What’s in it for ME?
What are the benefits of dual Enrollment?
• A Dual Enrollment student begins 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.
How much does it cost?
Costs for college courses are calculated by credit hour.
Most courses at Calhoun Community College are 3-4 semester hours.
Current cost per credit hour is $162.
A three (3)-Credit hour course at Calhoun, such as:
ENG 101 or HIS 202 - costs $496.00*
and a four (4)-Credit hour course, such as:
MTH 125 or BIO 103 – costs $658.00*
*Includes $10.00 Access/Wellness Fee per Semester
*Tuition rates traditionally increase each fall; Check back for Fall 2020 Tuition Rates.
*Payment plans are now Available for students!
https://calhoun.edu/student-services/financial-aid/payment-plan/
* C l i c k t h e l i n k a b o v e f o r i n f o r m a t i o n .
Where do I start?
1. Apply online: www.calhoun.edu
• Click on Apply Now at the Top of the Website
2. Complete DE application online at www.Calhoun.edu
3. Complete Paperwork (See Checklist)
Obtain Signatures from School Counselor
Prepare additional required documentation (ID, ACT Score, Transcript)
4. Schedule Virtual Placement Test with DE Staff Member via email
5. Submit forms/paperwork via email to DE Staff
6. DE Staff will register students for approved/eligible courses
DE Office will send confirmation to student via email of registration
7. Pay Tuition Online, Purchase Textbooks, Prepare to begin class
*We will review the application process and paperwork at the END of this presentation.
I’m in – How do I Stay in?
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.
Is Financial Aid available to me?
Traditional financial aid such as Scholarships, Student Loans & Pell Grant is 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.
What courses can I take?
A Dual Enrollment student can 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 or online. For Summer 2020 semester, all
classes will be Online/Distance-Learning
Dual Enrollment EMT is offered regionally each Fall/Spring
Technology, health science and computer science classes are also
eligible for dual enrollment.
What programs are eligible for
Workforce Scholarship Career Tech funding?
Advanced Manufacturing such as:
Aerospace, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, Robotics, Design Drafting, Electrical
Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Machine Tool Technology, and Welding
Computer Information such as Science / Cybersecurity/ Programming
Emergency Medical Services / EMT Basic
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Visit the link below for Workforce Scholarship Info and to submit the Scholarship Application:
https://calhoun.edu/dual-enrollment/dual-enrollment-workforce-development-
scholarship/
What courses will the Dual Enrollment
Workforce Technology Scholarship cover?
Calhoun offers a wide-range of technology programs, so many of our classes under these programs are
covered by the scholarships.
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.
What is the Dual Enrollment
EMS/EMT Program?
Dual Enrollment EMS is open to high school seniors who have a GPA of 3.0 or
higher, a minimum reading score of 20 on the ACT and prior approval by their
high school counselor and principal or home school director.
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.
Will course taken for
Dual Enrollment Transfer?
Academic courses taken within the student’s degree program will transfer to public colleges within
the state of Alabama. Students are encouraged to use and follow the information available via
the STARS (Statewide Transfer Articulation and Reporting System) network.
We strongly urge students to check with the 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.
For more information please contact:
Gwen Baker, Dual Enrollment Director
(256) 306-2665 • gwendlyn.bak[email protected]
Heath Daws, Dual Enrollment Advisor
(256) 306-2671 • heath.daws@calhoun.edu
Deb Ott, Secretary
(256) 306-2672 deb.ot[email protected]
Please visit our website at
www.calhoun.edu/Dual-Enrollment
