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Central Arizona College Dual Enrollment Offers Opportunities for High School Students

By Angela Askey, Executive Director Public Relations and Marketing

Central Arizona College offers various opportunities for high school students to earn college credits while still in high school, saving them both time and money. One of these is Dual Enrollment.

During the spring and fall 2024 semesters, more than 130 Dual Enrollment classes were offered in 14 high schools throughout Pinal County that are taught by 30 CAC qualified dual enrollment high school teachers. More than 1,400 Pinal County high school students were enrolled in dual enrollment courses and the total dollars awarded through tuition waivers was $1,026,880. This was an increase of 200 students from 2023 and dollars awarded doubled.

Hazel Rossi, Assistant Director of High School Programs & Outreach stated, “We’re thrilled that we’re able to expand college opportunities to high schools throughout the county. The partnerships we have with our county high school districts have helped 100s of students realize they are able to succeed in college and save $1,000s of dollars in tuition.”

Dual Enrollment courses are typically held at the high school during normal school hours and taught by qualified high school instructors. Courses are open to freshman, sophomores, juniors and seniors who meet college prerequisites and attend Pinal County schools. Students enrolled in dual enrollment are considered CAC students and must follow college policies and procedures.

Dual credit courses are evaluated and approved through the college’s curriculum process and are considered a higher-level course than one taught by the high school. These courses may be transferred to an Arizona public university or an established community college occupational degree or certificate program.

Any high school student may take courses at CAC. Interested students must complete a CAC Admission Form and a High School Programs Registration Form which requires an electronic signature from the student and a high school counselor or authorized representative.

For more information about dual enrollment opportunities please email dual.enrollment@centralaz.edu.