Hernando County School District Dual Enrollment Program
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The Frame
High school students meeting specific GPA and testing requirements can earn college credits tuition-free, impacting their academic trajectory and future college expenses.
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High school students
Students must meet specific GPA and testing criteria to participate and earn college credit.
Families of high school students
Families may experience changes in future college expenses due to credits earned during high school.
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Summary
Key Facts
- Students receive both high school and college credit for successfully completed dual enrollment courses.
- Academic dual enrollment courses require a minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.00.
- Career technical dual enrollment courses require a minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.00.
- Students must achieve a college-ready score on the PERT, SAT, or ACT to be eligible.
- Standardized test scores used for eligibility must be no more than two years old.
- College prep (remedial), physical education, and applied music courses are excluded from the dual enrollment program.
Frequently Asked Questions
What GPA do I need to take academic dual enrollment classes?
Can I take any college course for dual enrollment?
Which tests are accepted to prove college readiness?
Why It Matters
High school students meeting specific GPA and testing requirements can earn college credits tuition-free, impacting their academic trajectory and future college expenses.
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hernandoschools.org
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