Dual Credit Opportunities
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EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY DUAL CREDIT PROGRAM
About the Program
For rising juniors and seniors only
Students may take up to two classes per semester
Requirements
3.0 GPA or higher
Send an official high school transcript
ACT or PLAN scores (English: 18, Reading: 20, Composite: 20)
Cost and Courses Offered
EKU offers two scholarships for dual credit courses:
About the Program
Classes are taken online
Requirements
Submit high school transcript
Submit ACT or PLAN test scores (Composite score of 18 required)
Recommendation from high school counselor/principal
Completed parental consent and registration form
Cost and Courses Offered
About the Program
Classes are online and during the summer
Requirements
Complete a Student Information and Registration form and return it to the Dual Credit Office.
Pay tuition by the due date.
Cost and Courses Offered
JEFFERSON COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE
About the Program
Classes can be taken online or at the JCTC campus in Shelbyville
Requirements
Students must have college readiness benchmarks met in the subject area of the class they are taking
Cost and Courses Offered
Mary Jo Young Scholarship
- Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Be a high school junior or senior during the 2015-2016 academic year.
- Either have an ACT composite score of 18 or higher; OR achieve a grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher for the 2014-2015 academic year.
- Scholarship Award:
- Up to $420 for one course or $840 for two courses.
- Reimbursement of textbook cost up to $125 for one course or $250 for two courses.
- Application:
- The application deadline for the 2015-2016 year is May 15, 2015.
- Apply on KHEAA's website
Priority will be given to students who are on free/reduced lunch