Dual Credit and Dual Enrollment courses are a great way to earn college credit for courses you take while in high school. High school students who take dual credit/dual enrollment courses finish college faster and save money at the same time!
SFCC offers both dual credit and dual enrollment opportunities to high school students.
What’s the difference between Dual Credit and Dual Enrollment?
Dual Credit courses are taught at the High School or the Career and Technical Center, by college approved instructors. Students who earn dual credit will receive college credit and high school credit for completion of the courses.
To be eligible to take dual credit courses at SFCC, you must meet the following criteria:
- Senior or junior with a 2.5 equivalent GPA or better and have permission from your counselor or principal, or
- Sophomore with a 3.0 equivalent GPA or better and have a permission from your counselor or principal, or
- Freshman with a 3.0 equivalent GPA or better, a subscore in the 90thpercentile of a course’s subject area, and have permission from your counselor or principal; and
- Be recommended for dual enrollment by the high school counselor or principal. Written recommendation is considered by the signature on the Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment Form.
- A copy of the student’s high school transcript, along with placement test scores if completed, will need to be sent to SFCC. If ACT is taken, scores must be sent directly from the College Board or must be on the student’s high school transcript.
- Have appropriate placement scoresfor math, reading and writing on tests such as ACT or ACCUPLACER.
- Permission of parent or guardian is required
Dual Credit courses for High School Students – Enrollment Deadlines
Please review all relevant enrollment deadlines here.
Dual Credit Scholarship opportunity through the Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development
Missouri high school students may be eligible for a Dual Credit Scholarship through the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (DHEWD). The scholarship covers tuition and fees for qualifying high school students taking dual credit from SFCC. For eligibility requirements, specific information and the application process, please visit https://dhewd.mo.gov/ppc/grants/dcdeforstudents.htm.
Dual credit/dual enrollment opportunities are available during the Fall, Spring and Summer terms!
It is also possible for students to earn both their high school diploma and an Associate of Arts degree at the same time, in our Early College Program! Contact us for more information!
Homeschool Students and Dual Enrollment
Homeschool students are eligible for and often excel in SFCC’s dual enrollment program. Admissions requirements are the same as public school students, however homeschool students are considered dual enrollment students.
- Dual Enrolled students take SFCC courses prior to completed a high school equivalency credential
- Classes can be taken at any SFCC campus or online
- Credits earned are counted for college credit and may possibly be counted toward high school credit, depending on the homeschool association.
If Eligible, Follow These Steps to Apply
Remember:
- Read each question carefully when filling out forms.
- Submit all required documents on time.
Watch your email for important updates.
Review the Dual Credit Student and Parent Guidebook for important details about being a successful dual credit student!
Dual credit and dual enrollment courses offer a cost-effective way to earn college credit while still in high school. The tuition rates for these courses are typically lower than traditional college courses.
This is tuition rates only. Applicable lab and/or textbook fees apply depending on the course taken.
*Some classes are “Direct Access” courses. Instead of purchasing the textbook, the course materials will be provided electronically on the student’s Canvas account. A special fee will apply for Direct Access courses to replace the cost of purchasing course materials.
Cost Comparison for a 3-Credit Hour Course
| Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment
On Campus |
On Campus (In State)
Tuition – $196 per credit hour |
| Dual Enrollment – Online Tuition
$94 per credit hour |
Online Tuition (In State)
$246 per credit hour |
As you can see, dual credit and dual enrollment courses can save you a significant amount of money.
Click Tuition and Fees to see the current tuition and fees schedule.
You will receive an invoice for tuition one to two weeks after the enrollment deadline.
