Dual Enrollment
According to College for TN, the Dual Enrollment program is available for eligible high school students who are also enrolled in college courses at postsecondary institutions for which they will receive college credit. The Dual Enrollment Grant program provides opportunities for students to complete FIVE college courses with tuition and fees at no cost* (other than textbook or required supplies), while still pursuing a high school diploma. Currently, the Tennessee Lottery Corporation funds up to five ~$600 scholarships for qualifying dual enrollment students through the TSAC Student Portal. For more information about the Dual Enrollment, please visit the College for TN site.
MHS currently offers dual enrollment opportunities with TCAT, Pellissippi State, and Maryville College.
- At TCAT, qualifying students can apply to complete: Auto Collision 1-4 (Knoxville-Main Campus), Cosmetology (Knoxville-Main Campus, and Welding (Blount County Campus). TCAT limits high school student enrollment, so course entry is very competitive and selective. Adherence to high school dual enrollment application policies and deadlines ensures the first step towards TCAT class enrollment.
- At Pellissippi, eligible dual enrollment students can apply to complete a variety of General Education courses* (with high school administrative approval) aligning with MHS scheduling and ensuring graduation progression.
- At Maryville College, dual enrollment students can apply to complete multiple classes aligning with high school scheduling and ensuring graduation progression.
MHS requires that students complete a Dual Enrollment Application prior to Spring Break. For questions about Dual Enrollment at MHS, please contact Mrs. Jennifer Abernathy at jennifer.abernathy@maryville-schools.org.
Eligible students must have completed at least the sophomore year of high school with a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. In order to apply for dual enrollment, be sure to select “Dual Enrollment HS Students Only” on your application for admission. Also submit a completed application form authorized by TSAC regarding Dual Enrollment and a written recommendation from the high school principal, teacher, or counselor.
MHS students who have ACT subscores of 19 or higher (an 18 in English, or a 19 in Reading, or a 19 or higher for math or science course), along with an unweighted 3.0 G.P.A., have the privilege of earning college credit through Pellissippi State. Students wishing to pursue college credit must meet several criteria. Successful completion of a dual enrollment course results in an EPSO. Students with a 3.6 unweighted High School GPA are exempt from entrance testing. This applies to all courses except for higher-level math and science courses.
Courses will be taught on the Maryville College campus. Students who have ACT subscores of 21 or higher, along with a 3.0 G.P.A., have the privilege of earning college credit for these courses. For students who are approved for the dual enrollment grant, the only cost will be the cost of a textbook. This is a 3-hour college course that is transferable. Successful completion of a dual enrollment course results in an EPSO.
Dual Enrollment Grant Opportunity
For qualifications and award amounts see below. Application Deadline June 30th of the academic year. For all terms and all institution types. Application is for an academic year. For example, the 2025-2026 application is used to apply for fall 2025, spring 2026, and summer 2026 semesters. Apply at www.tn.gov/tsacstudentportal.
2 or 4-Year College
- To qualify for DEG at a 2- or 4-year college, a student must be a high school junior or senior and satisfy dual enrollment (DE) admissions criteria set by the college.
- DEG students must earn a minimum cumulative 2.00 GPA, for all courses attempted while under the grant, each semester to remain eligible for the grant.
- DEG will pay for up to ten (10) dual enrollment (DE) courses at a 2- or 4-year college.
Award Amount
| Course | 2/4-yr DEG |
|---|---|
| 1 | Up to $601.65 |
| 2 | Up to $601.65 |
| 3 | Up to $601.65 |
| 4 | Up to $601.65 |
| 5 | Up to $601.65 |
| 6 - 10 | Up to $100/credit hour |
TCAT
- Any high school student (9th–12th grade) may qualify for DEG at a TCAT.
- Student must meet dual enrollment (DE) admissions criteria set by the TCAT.
- DEG will pay for up to 1296 clock hours at a TCAT.
- Students must earn a minimum cumulative 2.00 GPA, for all courses attempted while under the grant, each semester to remain eligible for the grant.
Award Amount
| Clock Hours | Amount |
|---|---|
| 1-40 | $228.90 |
| 41-80 | $309.75 |
| 81-135 | $468.30 |
| 136-217 | $815.85 |
| 218-340 | $1317.75 |
| 341-450 | $1474.20 |