About Dual Enrollment
Why Choose Dual Enrollment?
Earn double credit by taking college coursework that can also count towards your high school graduation requirements.
Affordable College Credit
General Education courses are $100 per course, providing an affordable way to earn college credits before graduating high school.
Career Technical Education Scholarships
Many Career Technical Education (CTE) courses are supported by a 100% scholarship, helping students gain valuable workforce skills and industry training while reducing educational costs.
No Additional Cost for Course Materials
Required textbooks and access codes are included at no additional charge, making it easier for students to focus on learning without unexpected expenses.
Some Jefferson State Dual Enrollment students earn college certificates and associate degrees before receiving their high school diploma, giving them a significant advantage as they enter the workforce or continue their education.
Why 5,000+ High School Students Choose Jefferson State
Choose from General Education courses transferable to a four-year university and Career and Technical Education degree and certificate programs that prepare students for the workforce.
Jefferson State partners with more than 80 high schools and homeschool programs across our service area, making college coursework accessible to students throughout Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, and Chilton counties.
Jefferson State is committed to supporting Dual Enrollment students throughout their college experience.
Available Resources
Eligibility
- Attend a Jefferson State Dual Enrollment Partner School (for information on becoming a partner school, email [email protected])
- Be in the 10th, 11th, or 12th grade
- Have a 2.5 unweighted GPA on a 4.0 scale (2.0 unweighted GPA for select CTE classes)
- Approval of high school counselor or homeschool administrator
*These criteria are issued through the State of Alabama. Some Local Education Authorities (LEA) may formulate their own eligibility criteria that is articulated through the dual enrollment agreement between JSCC and the LEA. In those cases, Jefferson State Community College will abide by the criteria outlined in their agreement.
Dual Enrollment Student Gets Ahead
Some Jefferson State Dual Enrollment students earn college certificates and associate degrees before receiving their high school diploma, giving them a significant advantage as they enter the workforce or continue their education.
Savannah Ivey shares how she got ahead with Dual Enrollment and has big plans for the future.
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