CHS partners with several local colleges and universities to offer opportunities for our students to earn credit for approved college-level coursework for credit towards both high school and college graduation requirements. Students with available transportation may take advantage of in-person courses at local colleges and universities as either part-time or full-time students, depending on the student's other graduation requirements. Some students may elect to take online dual enrollment courses as well. 

Eligibility for Dual Enrollment

• Academic GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Meet all testing and admissions requirements for the desired partner institution

More detailed info on dual enrollment qualifications here: https://www.gafutures.org/hope-state-aid-programs/scholarships-grants/dual-enrollment/eligibility/

Cost of Dual Enrollment

Tuition and books are covered by the dual enrollment grant for up to 30 credit hours. Students are responsible for paying additonal fees such as lab fees, parking, meals, etc.

Dual Enrollment coursework is covered by the dual enrollment grant. For more information about the grant, visit: https://www.gafutures.org/hope-state-aid-programs/scholarships-grants/dual-enrollment/award-amounts/

Partner Institutions

Most often, CHS students take dual enrollment courses from the following institutions: 

• Chattahoochee Technical College
• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
• Georgia Highlands College - Cartersville Campus
• Kennesaw State University
• Shorter University

Step 1 – Contact your HS counselor for approval to participate in the Dual Enrollment program. Student must present eligible GPA and test scores for participation.

Step 2 -- Set up a GAfutures account at gafutures.org and complete Dual Enrollment application.

Step 3 -- Contact college representative to address questions and concerns. Follow college application process. The following materials will be required: Application for Admissions, Official HS Transcript (request from Mrs. Sloan in the Counselor’s Office via CHS website), Official ACT/SAT score report (if applicable), and Certificate of Immunization.

Step 4 – Schedule student/parent meeting with HS counselor to complete necessary CHS paperwork, and select Dual Enrollment courses.

Step 5 – After official enrollment in Dual Enrollment courses at the college level, both student and parent must complete funding application via GAfutures.

Step 6 -- Submit college schedule to HS counselor for application approval in GA Futures. 

Step 7 -- Submit college transcript to HS counselor at the end of each semester so that grades can be posted to your transcript.