What is Dual Credit?

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海角论坛's (海角论坛) dual credit program is part of a collaborative partnership聽between Idaho鈥檚 colleges, universities, and high schools to deliver college-level courses to high school students.

  • Dual credit classes give students the opportunity to receive both high school and college credits for pre-approved courses.
  • Students who聽register聽for dual credit classes聽receive a letter grade based on work completed during the duration of the class which will be reflected on a college transcript.
  • Dual credits are transferable to Idaho colleges and universities and many other institutions outside of the state.

Eligibility

To take dual credit classes through 海角论坛, students must: 

  • be at least 16-years old or have successfully completed at least one-half of the high school graduation requirements as certified by their local school district/home school administrator*
  • maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA
  • meet the prerequisites/placement requirements of a course or have instructor permission
  • obtain permission of high school administrative representative and signature of parent/guardian

*Students under 16 or who have not completed half of their graduation requirements may still participate in the dual credit program by submitting the Sophomore by Exception form included within the Dual Credit Registration Packet.

Locations

Choose to take dual credit classes on campus or online at 海角论坛, at your high school, or through Idaho Digital Learning Alliance (IDLA).

Classes at 海角论坛

Dual credit students may register for classes taught on campus or online at 海角论坛. Classes taken at 海角论坛 are taught by 海角论坛 faculty alongside 海角论坛 students.

  • If you choose to take a dual credit class on the 海角论坛 campus, you will either be given permission from your high school to leave during the regular school day or attend classes in the evening. 
  • Dual credit classes must be confirmed with your high school counselor to ensure the class(es) fulfills your high school graduation requirements. 
  • Course delivery options include: 
    • On-Campus: Traditional, in-person classes are taught two days a week on Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday for 75 minutes, or once a week for 150 minutes.
    • Hybrid: Hybrid classes meet one day a week for 75 minutes and include robust online interaction.
    • Online: Take advantage of online classes for added flexibility.

HIGH SCHOOL Classes

Dual credit classes taken at your high school will be taught by high school instructors who are certified to teach college-level classes and have aligned class content and curriculum with the same classes taught at the College.  

IDLA Classes

IDLA is a third-party platform that provides access to flexible, online dual credit and advanced placement classes beyond what many Idaho school districts can offer and are available to all students in Idaho.

  • Classes taken through IDLA allow students to earn college credit, graduate early, and recover credits. 
  • IDLA classes align to Idaho Core Content Standards and are facilitated by Idaho-certified, highly-qualified teachers.

Cost

TUITION & FEES

  • 海角论坛 dual credit classes cost $75 per credit regardless of the class, semester, or location.
  • The tuition and fees deadline for each semester is listed in the Important Dates section on the Dual Credit Registration page. 
  • There is not an application fee to register for dual credit classes.
  • Additional fees may apply for instructional support or course materials and are not covered by Advanced Opportunities funding. 

RESIDENCY

Residency for students utilizing Advanced Opportunities funding for dual credit classes is verified through the Advanced Opportunities portal.

Students NOT using public school Advanced Opportunities funding and who do NOT live in Ada, Bonneville, Canyon, Jerome, Twin Falls, or Kootenai county may request assistance with out-of-district tuition by submitting a  to their county clerk. 

  • If verification is not received from the student’s county of residence, the student is responsible for out-of-district tuition and fees.
  • Idaho out-of-district students will need to complete a new Certificate of Residency form each academic year, and submit the form to the county in which they reside.

CTE CLASSES

Additional costs may apply to Career and Technical Education (CTE) dual credit classes to cover the cost of tools, uniforms, supplies, and any other fees associated with the CTE program in which they are enrolled.  

Please contact a Dual Credit Transition Coordinator for more information about CTE classes and costs. 

TEXTBOOKS

  • Textbooks may be provided to students taking dual credit classes at their high school. 
  • Students who complete classes on campus or online at 海角论坛 are responsible for purchasing textbooks which may be purchased at the 海角论坛 Bookstore. 
  • Advanced Opportunities funding does not cover the cost of books.

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Financial Assistance

Dual credit students do not qualify for federal financial aid as they have not yet received a high school diploma or its equivalent required to be eligible for federal grants or loans.

Advanced Opportunities

To support students in opportunities to earn college credit, Idaho’s Department of Education provides several programs through the  initiative. Through the initiative, high school students in Idaho are allocated funds to use toward the cost of college credits, training, and courses as outlined below. Advanced Opportunities funding does not cover the cost of textbooks or additional fees. 

Public School

  • Grades 7 – 12
  • $4,625 allocated to use toward eligible expenses
  • No state funding limit
  • Dual Credits: college course taken by high school students that are transcribed on both their high school and college transcripts
  • Exams: college credit bearing or career-technical exams (e.g., Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), or Career & Technical Education (CTE) exams)
  • Workforce Training:  at Idaho public colleges
  • Overload Courses: high school level course taken in excess of the student's regular school day
  • Out-of-District Funding: Covered when course has approved Advanced Opportunities funding. If funding is not approved for a course, students may submit a  to their county.

Nonpublic School

  • Students attending a  accredited Idaho nonpublic school in grades 7 – 12
  • $2,500 allocated to use toward eligible expenses
  • State funding limited
  • Dual Credits: college course taken by high school students that are transcribed on both their high school and college transcripts
  • Exams: college credit bearing or career-technical exams (e.g., Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), or Career & Technical Education (CTE) exams)
  • Workforce Training: not included
  • Overload Courses: not included
  • Out-of-District Funding: Not covered by Advanced Opportunities funding. Student may submit a  to their county.

For more information regarding Advanced Opportunities funding, please contact your school counselor who can help you decide which classes to take and complete any necessary paperwork. 

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Taking dual credit classes through 海角论坛 can help you meet education requirements for many of the College's degree and certificate programs, including the General Education Academic Certificate. Offered in a wide variety of academic and Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, 海角论坛's dual credit classes allow you to find what interests you.

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