Where to Start
Eligibility Requirements
This is the place to start your college journey! Our Dual Enrollment program has a variety of options to fit your needs and meet your goals. Whether you're getting a head start on a degree program or pursuing our career pathways, we're here to help you find your next steps forward.
Career Pathway Courses
Earn one or more technical college credentials in high-demand career fields. Available to 10th, 11th, and 12th graders -- no placement test required.
Example Credential
Automotive Engine Performance TCC
AUTT 1010 -- Automotive Technology Introduction (2 credits)
AUTT 1020 -- Automotive Electrical Systems (7 credits)
AUTT 1040 -- Automotive Engine Performance (7 credits)
Academic Core Courses
Earn college and high school credits at the same time by selecting from a number of academic core courses.
Example Credits
1 semester of ENGL 1101 = 1 year of HS English
1 semester of MATH 1111 = 1 year of HS Math
Guaranteed Transfer -- All GA Public Colleges & Universities
Just like Georgia State University, our core courses are accepted at hundreds of colleges and universities beyond Georgia -- including out-of-state public and private schools. Search any school's course equivalency tool to see exactly how your credits transfer.
Paying for College
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How Funding Works
Each Dual Enrollment configuration comes with its own specialized funding from the Georgia Student Finance Commission. Select a funding type below to learn about eligibility and requirements.
Dual Enrollment Grant
GA Futures -- up to 30 credit hours
✓Create a Georgia Futures application -- use this step-by-step guide
✓Have your courses approved by your high school counselor in GA Futures
✓Confirm your Social Security Number is correct in your application
✓Males age 18 and up must register for Selective Service
✓Reapply to GA Futures every school year (May -- April)
✓Maintain a 2.0 GPA for career courses and a 2.5 GPA for academic courses
Covers: Career pathway courses for 10th graders, and both career and academic courses for 11th and 12th graders. Funds up to 30 credit hours. Not covered: lab/materials fees, malpractice insurance for health programs, and repeat courses after a failure.
HOPE Career Grant
For students in high-demand career programs
✓Create a Georgia Futures application
✓Enroll in a HOPE Career Grant approved program -- view approved program list
✓Complete the residency form
✓Have courses approved by your high school counselor
✓Confirm your Social Security Number is correct in your application
✓Males age 18 and up must register for Selective Service
✓Reapply to GA Futures every school year
Covers: Programs that prepare students for direct workforce entry in high-demand fields. Students must be enrolled in a HOPE Career Grant approved program of study.
ACE Grant
Accelerated Career program -- graduate with workforce credentials
✓Create a GSFAPP application -- this application lasts for 10 years!
✓Be enrolled in 2 ACE-approved TCC programs, OR a Diploma program, OR an Associate Degree -- view program list
✓Remain enrolled in high school and complete 9 required HS courses: 2 English, 2 Math, 2 Science, 2 Social Studies, and 1 Health/PE
What is Accelerated Career? Students in this program have the opportunity to graduate high school with credentials that allow them to go directly into the workforce. Learn more about Accelerated Career at GPTC →
Self-Pay
Paying out of pocket for your courses
·Courses were not approved by your high school counselor in GA Futures
·You failed a course -- failed courses will not be funded
·You are retaking a previously failed course
·You did not meet SAP (Satisfactory Academic Progress) requirements
·The course is not approved by your funding source or program of study -- view DE Course Directory
·You have run out of GA Futures funding
To set up self-pay: Receive approval from your high school counselor, complete the residency form, and complete the self-pay form. Contact the DE Office for assistance.
Contact Us
Your Dual Enrollment Coordinator
Start with the coordinator for your school's county. Use the dropdowns to confirm your school assignment. Still not sure? Reach us at the department line below.
Newton County & Workforce Development Specialist
NiaMya Frazier
Newton County
fraziern@gptc.edu
·Newton College and Career Academy (Wednesdays)
·Newton High School
·Alcovy High School
·Eastside High School
·Peachtree Academy
·Covington Academy
·Georgia Connections Academy
·Homeschool
·Mundy's Mill
·Westlake High School
·Brookwood High School
Rockdale/DeKalb County & Dual Achievement Specialist
Lindsey Walker
Rockdale & DeKalb County
walkerl@gptc.edu
·Rockdale Career Academy
·Heritage High School
·Rockdale County High School
·Salem High School
·Rockdale County Virtual Campus
·Hills Academy
·Georgia Cyber Academy
·Arabia Mountain High School
·Clarkston High School
·Elizabeth Andrews High School
·Cross Keys High School
·Anointed Word
·Archer High School
·McEachern High School
·LoveJoy High School
·Atlanta Technical College Preparatory Academy (DAP Students)
DeKalb County & Retention Specialist
Michelle Tiller
DeKalb County
tillerm@gptc.edu
·Atlanta Area School for the Deaf
·Cedar Grove High School
·Columbia High School
·DeKalb Technical High School South
·Fugees Academy
·Lithonia High School
·MLK Jr. High School
·McNair High School
·Miller Grove High School
·Redan High School
·Stephenson High School
·Stone Mountain High School
·Southwest DeKalb High School
·Towers High School
DeKalb County & Accelerated Career Specialist
Lydia Chappel-Moore
DeKalb County
chappell@gptc.edu
·Chamblee High School
·Decatur High School
·DeKalb Early College Academy (DECA)
·DeKalb School of the Arts
·Druid Hills High School
·Dunwoody High School
·Lakeside High School
·Parkview High School
·Drew Charter High School
·Shiloh High School
·Tucker High School
·All Accelerated Career Students
Next Steps
How to Apply →
Ready to Apply?
You've learned what Dual Enrollment offers and how it works -- now it's time to make it official. Head to our How to Apply page for step-by-step instructions on completing your GPTC and GA Futures applications.
Step-by-step guidance
How to Apply for Dual Enrollment
Walk through both applications -- GPTC and GA Futures -- with detailed instructions for students, parents, and counselors.