The Dual Enrollment program is a state-funded program for eligible Georgia high school (public, private, and approved home-study) students that provides opportunities for eligible high school students to enroll, earning both high school and college credit via part-time or full-time enrollment. Tuition, books and mandatory fees are paid by the Dual Enrollment program.

Students can enroll only in courses approved by the high school counselor and those listed in the Course Directory, published by the Georgia Student Finance Commission. There is no residency or citizenship requirement to participate in the Dual Enrollment program. However, students must be enrolled at an eligible Georgia high school or approved home-study program.

High school students, including those from Georgia or an out-of-state or approved international institution, may supplement and enhance their high school curriculum by enrolling in college courses as a joint enrollment student. Courses taken through joint enrollment result in college credit. Joint enrollment students are responsible for tuition, books, course-related fees, and all mandatory fees.

ADMISSION STEPS

1. Apply Online: Complete the admissions application and use code DualEnroll58 to waive the application fee.
2. Submit your current high school transcript: Coastal Georgia accepts transcripts through electronic transcript services such as GA Futures, Parchment, or Scoir. Please do not fax or email transcripts. You may mail your transcripts or drop them off in person. They will be considered official as long as they remain in the original, sealed envelope from the school.
3. Verification of Lawful Presence: If you want to be considered for in-state tuition or receive financial aid, please submit your verification of lawful presence.
4. Complete the GAfutures Funding Application (Dual Enrollment) or the Self-Pay Course Approval Form (Joint Enrollment). This must be submitted each semester that a student enrolls.
5. Check your Admissions Status: This status will reflect information we have in our records. You will be able to learn of your admissions decision as soon as it is made without having to wait for an official email or admissions letter.

ADMISSION APPLICATION & DOCUMENTS DEADLINE

Dual Enrollment and Joint Enrollment students must meet all requirements for admission:

11th and 12th Graders

• Successful completion of 10th grade by the time of enrollment.
• GPA Requirement: 3.0 GPA as calculated by the College of Coastal Georgia Office of Admissions.
• Evidence (high school transcript) for on-track completion of high school graduation requirements and the Required High School Curriculum (RHSCH).
• Parent/Guardian Consent: The consent is obtained from GAfutures Dual Enrollment Funding Application for those eligible for funding and from the Self-Pay Course Approval Form for ineligible for funding such as joint enrollment.

10th Graders

• Successful completion of 9th grade by the time of enrollment.
• GPA Requirement: 3.0 GPA as calculated by the College of Coastal Georgia Office of Admissions.
• Evidence (high school transcript) for on-track completion of high school graduation requirements and the Required High School Curriculum (RHSCH).
• Parent/Guardian Consent: The consent is obtained from the GAfutures Dual Enrollment Funding Application for those eligible for funding and from the Self-Pay Course Approval Form for ineligible for funding such as joint enrollment.
• Meet minimum standardized test scores:
  • ACT: Composite score of at least 26 with 17 ACT English or Reading and 17 ACT Math or
  • SAT: 1200 SAT Total with 480 Evidence-Based Reading & Writing and 400 Math

*For home school students and students attending non-accredited high schools, please see notes relating to documentation of courses and additional requirements relating to home school students in the Freshman Admissions section, and complete a home study/homeschool packet.

Students should work with the high school counselor to determine appropriate courses. Dual Enrollment courses must be selected from the approved Dual Enrollment Course Directory. Students may enroll in up to 15 credits/semester for a total of 30 hours under Dual Enrollment funding. Additional courses may be taken but will be unfunded. Students may take classes in the fall, spring, and summer semesters.

College coursework taken while still in high school does not count against HOPE Scholarship hours.

Visit Coastal Georgia’s class schedule here and click the checkbox to highlight Dual Enrollment courses.

The Windward Scholars Program is reserved for the elite group of students who began their collegiate career as a Dual Enrollment student at the College of Coastal Georgia. Being named a Windward Scholar comes with a number of benefits:

• Automatic Acceptance into the Fall Cohort: Congratulations, you are in! No additional applications, essays, red-tape, test scores, or paperwork. Your acceptance to the Windward Scholars Program not only guarantees a spot in our fall freshman class, but counts students among the elite in the cohort.
• Scholarship Opportunities: Students who enroll in this program are eligible for selection as a Rose Scholarship for Windward Scholars recipient. To be eligible for scholarship selection, you must register for orientation by May 1.
• Exclusive Windward Scholar Orientation: As a Windward Scholar, we realize that what previous dual enrollment students need to know to begin your time as a full-time student is different than other freshmen. That’s why we’ve designed a special orientation program. The program for Fall 2024 will be held on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024.
• Priority Registration Each Semester: Course selection is an important part of setting students up for success, and the earlier you are able to choose your classes, the better. Windward Scholars are given the opportunity to select and register for classes on the first day of registration.

Membership in the Windward Scholars program is by invitation only. Students who have received an invitation and would like to accept must confirm participation by registering for Windward Scholars Orientation by May 1.

As a newly accepted dual enrollment student, there are a number of additional tasks to complete the enrollment process. For a comprehensive listing of all steps required for enrollment, please visit our Dual Enrollment Checklist below.

DUAL ENROLLMENT CHECKLIST