Dual Enrollment
Dual enrollment (DE) is a postsecondary course, taught either at the postsecondary institution, at the high school, or online, by postsecondary faculty or credentialed adjunct faculty. Students are enrolled at the postsecondary institution and earn postsecondary credit upon completion of the course.
Students who meet the qualifications will be eligible for five (5) $540.00 scholarships during their final two years of high school. This scholarship is provided through the Lottery Corporation.
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 2024-2025 application is used to apply for fall 2024, spring 2025, and summer 2025 semesters. Apply at www.tn.gov/tsacstudentportal.
2 or 4-Year College
- To qualify for DEG at a 2- or 4-year college, 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. Award Amounts A dual enrolled student participating in the Dual Enrollment Grant program may receive funding for up to ten (10) lifetime dual enrollment courses. If enrolled in a 3-credit
- DEG will pay for up to ten (10) DE courses at a 2- and 4-year college.
- Students dual enrolling at two colleges concurrently must contact the financial aid office at their primary DE college to complete a consortium agreement to receive funding for both colleges.
Award Amount
A dual enrolled student participating in the Dual Enrollment Grant program may receive funding for up to ten (10) lifetime dual enrollment courses. If enrolled in a 3-credit DEG will pay for up to ten (10) DE courses at a 2- and 4-year college. Students dual enrolling at two colleges concurrently must contact the financial aid office at their primary DE college to complete a consortium agreement to receive funding for both colleges. hour course for the first five (5) courses, the student may receive up to $582.75. For courses 1-5 which are not 3 credit hours, courses are paid at a rate of $194.25 per credit hour. For courses 6 – 10, $100 per 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.
- Students dual enrolling at a TCAT and a 2- or 4-year college concurrently must contact the financial aid office at their primary DE college to complete a consortium agreement to receive funding for both colleges.
TCAT Award Amount
| Clock Hours | Amount |
|---|---|
| 1-40 | $221.55 |
| 41-80 | $299.25 |
| 81-135 | $452.55 |
| 136-217 | $788.55 |
| 218-340 | $1273.65 |
| 341-450 | $1424.85 |