Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dual Enrollment? Earning college credit while in high school!
Dual Enrollment is an opportunity for eligible* high school students to earn lower division college credit during regular school hours at their high school. Dual Enrollment courses allow students to earn both high school and college credit for the same class. The credit earned may be used to complete an Associate's degree as well as a Bachelor's degree at a transfer university (depending on the receiving institution's requirements).
Why is this a great idea? Opportunities!
Dual Enrollment provides quality-learning opportunities and helps high school students prepare for college. Students experience college level courses - the curriculum and text have been approved, and the instructors are certified by Maricopa Community College District. These challenging courses enhance high level thinking skills and provide incentives to advance beyond the high school level. Best of all, the transition from high school to college begins early and occurs conveniently in a familiar, comfortable environment.
What does it cost? Only $71 per credit hour!**
Tuition is more affordable at a community college than at public or private colleges and universities. Parents may qualify for tax credit through the Hope Scholarship Credit or the Lifetime Learning Credit as provided by the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997.***
Does the Dual Enrollment Credit transfer to other colleges and universities?
Dual Enrollment credit transfers to most colleges and universities. Please click here to view transferability to Arizona's schools. If transferring out of state, contact the advisement office at the university to determine whether Dual Enrollment courses will transfer.
Is there tuition assistance available? Yes!
Students participating in the Dual Enrollment Program may apply for Maricopa Tuition Assistance. Applications are available from your high school instructor or you can download a pdf form here.
How do I enroll? It's easy!
The enrollment packet contains all the forms necessary for Dual Enrollment. 1) Complete the Dual Enrollment Student Packet and submit along with a copy of documentation showing U.S. citizenship or eligible non-citizen status; 2) Complete placement test, if required; 3) Complete Dual Enrollment Registration Form and submit along with appropriate test scores and/or high school transcripts; 4) Pay tuition.
I did not pass my placement exam. Can I retest?
Yes! You are allowed to take one makeup exam if you did not pass the ASSET or Accuplacer on your first try.
You must wait 24 hours before you are eligible to retest. You may schedule an appointment with Testing Services
at the Williams Campus by calling 480.988.8000 or walk-in at Testing Services on the Pecos Campus during
regular office hours. Please be sure to identify yourself as a Dual Enrollment Student so that they can best
accomodate you.
Placement Testing Study Guides
What if I change my mind? It is your responsibility, not the instructor, to withdraw from CGCC!
To officially withdraw from a course, you will need to go to The Admissions & Records Office at either the Pecos Campus or the Williams Campus to complete a Drop Slip. If you withdraw after the refund date you will still be responsible for paying your tuition. NOTE: Notifying your instructor that you no longer want to take the course for Dual Enrollment Credit does not officially withdraw yourself from the course.
What happens if I don't pay my tuition? You may be dropped from your class and still owe!
If you don't pay your tuition by the due date, you may be dropped from your class with a debt still owed to the college. If you withdraw after the refund period you will still owe a debt to the college and you will receive a grade of "W" on your transcript. To sign up for a payment plan, click here.
How do I pay my tuition?
- Acceptable forms of payment include: cash, checks, money orders, and credit cards (VISA, MasterCard, American
Express, Discover). Cash, checks and money orders may be paid in person or mailed to CGCC's Fiscal Office at 2626 E. Pecos Road, Chandler, AZ 85225. Credit card payments are accepted in person or over the phone by calling 480.732.7312.
- To make an electronic payment, log on to your Student Center at www.my.maricopa.edu. Scroll down to Finances. Under Account Summary, click on Make a Payment. You can choose to pay in full by credit card, e-check or by installments through a payment plan.
*To qualify for special admission to Chandler-Gilbert Community College as a Dual Enrollment high school student, you must maintain enrollment at the high school and complete the enrollment packet.
**Students must meet all residency requirements in accordance with state law to qualify for in-county tuition. In-county tuition is subject to change by the State Community College Board, $15 registration fee required. Some courses, such as labs, require additional fees. Books are purchased separately.
***This is provided for informational purposes only. Eligibility varies. Contact your tax advisor to see if you qualify.
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