MGCCC offers high school students three ways to earn college credit while completing their high school diploma. These programs are available at many high schools in George, Harrison, Jackson and Stone counties.
Qualified high school students who would like to participate in the college’s dual-enrollment/dual-credit program can Apply Now. Visit Collegiate Academy and contact an advisor to learn about entry to this program.
To enroll in the Dual Credit program, students must meet the following requirements:
- Completed either 14 units of college preparatory coursework with a 3.0 or better grade point average on a 4.0 grading scale OR
- If the student does not meet the above criteria, the student may enter the program if he/she has achieved a minimum composite score of 30 on the ACT test. If meeting the ACT test requirement, official scores must be submitted to the Admissions Office.
- For students enrolling in dual credit career and technical education courses, the student is classified as a sophomore with a 2.0 or better grade point average on a 4.0 grading scale.
- Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA on their first six hours of dual credit coursework in order to remain in the program.
MGCCC encourages qualified high school students to apply for admission under the college’s dual-enrollment/dual-credit program.
- Click here to apply!
- Submit the Concurrent Enrollment Verification Form signed by their high school counselor or principal stating that the student has met one of the requirements
- Provide official high school transcript indicating grades through the last semester of attendance.
Cost of Attendance: $100 per class for academic courses and $125 per class for career and technical courses*
*This cost includes fees and books. A resource fee of $15 per credit hour will also be charged. See the table of Collegiate Academy and Dual Credit Tuition and Fees below.
To enroll in DE courses, students can visit an MGCCC Enrollment Services Center.
To enroll in the Dual Enrollment program, students must meet the following requirements:
- Completed either 14 units of college preparatory coursework with a 3.0 or better grade point average on a 4.0 grading scale OR
- If the student does not meet the above criteria, the student may enter the program if he/she has achieved a minimum composite score of 30 on the ACT test. If meeting the ACT test requirement, official scores must be submitted to the Admissions Office.
- For students enrolling in dual credit career and technical education courses, the student is classified as a sophomore with a 2.0 or better grade point average on a 4.0 grading scale.
- Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA on their first six hours of dual credit coursework in order to remain in the program.
MGCCC encourages qualified high school students to apply for admission under the college’s dual-enrollment/dual-credit program.
- Click here to apply!
- Submit the Concurrent Enrollment Verification Form signed by their high school counselor or principal stating that the student has met one of the requirements
- Provide official high school transcript indicating grades through the last semester of attendance.
Cost of Attendance: MGCCC regular tuition and fees apply to these courses
To enroll in Collegiate Academy, students must meet the following requirements:
- Meet all eligibility criteria for dual credit/dual enrollment.
- Be a high school junior (14 core Carnegie units) in good standing, with a GPA of 3.0 or above.*
- Submit an unconditional written recommendation from your high school principal or guidance counselor.
- Demonstrate appropriate, responsible, and respectful behavior on the high school campus.
- Demonstrate the maturity to cope with the challenges and relative freedom of a college environment.*Alternative admission is possible with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 and a minimum composite ACT score of 30 or equivalent SAT score.
Cost: MGCCC regular tuition prices and fees apply to these courses. Some high schools provide financial assistance regarding payment for courses.
For more information or to enroll in the Collegiate Academy program, please visit our Collegiate Academy page.
* The above requirements for all three concurrent enrollment options should be completed well in advance of the intended semester of enrollment. A discussion with a college enrollment specialist concerning course selections must be completed before registration takes place. Credit earned through the dual-enrollment/dual-credit program will be awarded once a student has completed high school graduation requirements and final official transcripts have been received.
Cost of Attendance: $100 per class for academic courses and $125 per class for career and technical courses**
**This cost includes fees and books. A resource fee of $15 per credit hour will also be charged. See the table of Collegiate Academy and Dual Credit Tuition and Fees below.
Collegiate Academy and Dual Credit Tuition and Fees
MGCCC regular tuition and fees apply to Dual Enrollment (DE).
| Item | Associated Cost |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee | Not applicable |
| Tuition | $100 per credit hour when enrolled in a Collegiate Academy academic program; $125 per credit hour when enrolled in a Collegiate Academy CTE program; $100 per academic dual credit class; $125 per CTE dual credit class |
| Resource Fee | $15 per credit hour* *This per credit hour fee applies to both the dual credit and the Collegiate Academy program. Some courses require purchased books or materials not covered by the resource fee (e.g., computer classes, biology lab books, etc.). |
| Online Course Fee (if applicable) | $15 per credit hour for either a Collegiate Academy academic program or Collegiate Academy CTE program |