DUAL ENROLLMENT
Recognizing the trend for earning college credit while in high school, VFCA has partnered with specific colleges/universities to provide our high school students opportunities for dual enrollment. Through this program, eligible high school students have the opportunity to complete coursework that would earn both high school and college credit.
EARN COLLEGE CREDIT THROUGH DUAL ENROLLMENT AT VFCA
On average, high school students who choose Dual Enrollment through VFCA earn 6 college credits per year. VFCA has an established relationship with Oral Roberts University, Calhoun Community College, and UA Early College that allows dual enrollment on an approved basis. Participation in this program requires approval from VFCA administration and fulfillment of all eligibility requirements (listed below).
Any student desiring to participate must have completed the ACT with a score of 22 or higher prior to making application to the program. All costs and fees associated with dual enrollment are the parent’s responsibility and are added to the student’s regular tuition schedule for enrollment at VFCA. Participation in dual enrollment coursework takes place while the student is in attendance at the VFCA campus during regularly scheduled school hours.
The options for dual enrollment at VFCA are outlined below. Students are limited to two courses per semester for any dual enrollment option.
VFCA’s Dual Enrollment Program provides the following options:
Option 1: Calhoun Community College
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
Eligible students are students in the 11th or 12th grade who have a “B” average in their completed high school courses and who have the written approval of both the high school principal and the local superintendent.
COURSES AVAILABLE
- English 101, 102, and 252 (taught onsite at VFCA).
- Any course available through Calhoun’s Workforce Program. See a list of available Workforce Program courses here.
Dual enrollment students must meet prerequisite requirements for any course. Prerequisites may be met by completion of the Calhoun Placement Examination (COMPASS) and/or minimum levels on the ACT in English and Mathematics. Contact our Advising Centers for placement testing or ACT score information.
Students may contact the Calhoun Community College Advising Center in Decatur (256) 306-2648 or Huntsville (256) 890-4770 to schedule an appointment with an academic advisor if they have questions about courses.
COSTS
Contact VFCA to find out what the current costs are for dual enrollment.
SCHEDULING COURSES
The scheduling of courses is completed through and with the permission of VFCA Administration. The online administrator will assist students in completing the enrollment process and selecting appropriate courses.
Option 2: VFCA Online Academy w/ Dual Enrollment through ORU Advantage
**Completed at VFCA, online only
Oral Roberts University Advantage provides an affordable and efficient way to get a head start on your college degree while you are still in high school. With approval from your school administration, these courses will also apply to your high school requirements. You will join college students in courses that are conducted 100% online. Should you choose to attend ORU at our traditional campus or as an online student; the courses will transfer directly into your program of study. If you choose to attend another college or university, ORU’s regional accreditation will ensure that most colleges and universities will accept the credits you’ve earned and apply them to your bachelor’s degree. You will need to complete a high school admissions form.
COURSES AVAILABLE
- Any course available through ORU’s Online Advantage Program. See a list of available Advantage courses here.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
To be eligible to enroll, you must meet the following ORU admissions guidelines:
- Completed sophomore level of high school
- Not earned a high school diploma or GED.
- Currently hold a minimum 2.8 High School GPA
COSTS
Contact VFCA to find out what the current costs are for dual enrollment.
SCHEDULING COURSES
The scheduling of courses is completed through and with the permission of VFCA Administration. The online administrator will assist students in completing the enrollment process and selecting appropriate courses.
Option 3: VFCA Online Academy w/ Dual Enrollment through UA Early College
**Completed at VFCA, online only
With UA Early College, students can start earning college credit while they are in high school at VFCA.
COURSES AVAILABLE
- Any course available online through US Early College Program. See a list of available UA Early College courses here.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
To be eligible to enroll, you must meet the following UA Early College admissions guidelines:
- Completed sophomore level of high school
- Not earned a high school diploma or GED.
- Currently hold a minimum 2.8 High School GPA
COSTS
Contact VFCA to find out what the current costs are for dual enrollment.
SCHEDULING COURSES
The scheduling of courses is completed through and with the permission of VFCA Administration. The online administrator will assist students in completing the enrollment process and selecting appropriate courses.
Main Campus (Grades 3 - 12)
3205 Holmes Ave. Huntsville, AL 35816
Early Edu. Campus (Infant - 2nd Grade)
3616 Holmes Ave. Huntsville, AL 35816
(256) 533-5248
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