High School Programs

• A student must be enrolled in and physically attending an eligible participating public or private high school in Georgia or an eligible participating home study program in Georgia.
• A student must be approved by the participating high school or home study program at which he or she is enrolled to participate in dual enrollment.
• Prior to participating in Dual Enrollment, as part of the application process, the student and student’s parent/guardian must complete the Student Participation Agreement (SPA).
• A student must have completed the admission process and be accepted and approved by the participating postsecondary institution.
• All postsecondary coursework must be completed prior to high school graduation or home study completion in order to receive Dual Enrollment credit and funding.
• A student must meet federal Selective Service registration requirements, per Georgia state law. The requirement to register applies to males who were born on or after January 1, 1960, are at least 18, and are citizens or eligible non-citizens who came to the United States prior to age 26.

Students who meet all eligibility requirements will receive an award amount to be applied to tuition, mandatory fees, and required books for up to 15 semester hours per term. This amount would be paid directly to OFTC. There is a maximum (funding cap) of 30 credit hours per participating student. Students may be responsible for certain course-related fees or supplies.

Students must complete the Enrollment Requirements for the OFTC Dual Enrollment program.

Students who meet all eligibility requirements will receive an award amount to be applied to tuition, mandatory fees, and required books for up to 15 semester hours per term, paid for through the Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC) and paid directly to OFTC. There is a maximum (funding cap) of 30 credit hours per participating student. Plus, those first 30 hours covered by GSFC do not count against a student’s future HOPE funds.

• Full tuition is covered up to 30 credit hours cap.
• Partial tuition funding may be available after 30 credit hours cap, depending on the program.
• Textbooks and workbooks are provided up to 30 credit hours cap at no charge.

Students may be responsible for certain course-related fees or supplies. While some fees are covered, Dual Enrollment funding does not cover individual course fees such as malpractice insurance, criminal background check and drug screen, and test fees.

Yes! You may participate in all high school-related activities, sports and clubs.

Dual enrollment students can take occupational or degree level courses. Approved courses for Dual Enrollment are listed in the GAfutures Dual Enrollment Course Directory. Courses must be taken from the student’s program of study and approved by their high school guidance counselor and OFTC high school coordinator.

Classes may be held on the college campus, the high school campus, or taken online. Classes may be taken in the fall, spring, or summer term.

Dual Enrollment funding is limited to 15 credit hours a semester.

After you successfully complete a college course, you are awarded college credit and a grade, both of which will appear on your high school and college transcript. With an Advanced Placement course, you must pay for and pass a standardized exam with a 3 or higher (most colleges prefer a 4 or 5) to possibly receive college credit for the course taken.

Generally, most academic courses with a “C” or higher will transfer but students should check with the college of their choice regarding transferability. Grades earned in these courses become part of the student’s college transcript.