Dual Enrollment
Program · Georgia Student Finance Commission · Georgia colleges and universities
State-funded college coursework for eligible Georgia high school students, taken for both high school and college credit.
Our take
Georgia pays for real college courses while you are in high school. Cheapest rigor available; pick courses that go beyond what your school offers.
“Helps an application” is our read on how much an admissions reader is likely to weigh it: Strong means getting in or placing is a real achievement, Solid means it shows real interest and effort, and Light usually means most students who apply and pay can attend. It’s our opinion, not a ranking from any college, and a light one can still be a great summer.
The details
- Run by
- Georgia Student Finance Commission
- Type
- Program
- Format
- Format varies, Georgia colleges and universities
- When
- During the school year, Semester courses
- Who can apply
- 10th–12th grade, residents of GA only
- How hard to get in
- Open
- Cost
- Free
- Deadline
- Usually closes in March, April, October or November. Apply through your counselor a semester ahead.
- Subjects
- Any subject
Dates, costs and rules change every year. Check the official site before you apply. Last checked October 18, 2026.
Questions
Is Dual Enrollment worth it?
Georgia pays for real college courses while you are in high school. Cheapest rigor available; pick courses that go beyond what your school offers. On how much it helps a college application, we rate it strong.
How much does Dual Enrollment cost?
It’s free, or it pays you. Check the official site for this year’s price.
When is the Dual Enrollment deadline?
Usually closes in March, April, October or November. Apply through your counselor a semester ahead. Exact dates change every year, so confirm on the official site.
Who can apply to Dual Enrollment?
Students in 10th–12th grade, and only residents of GA. It is open, so most students who apply and pay can attend.
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