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Start College Early with Dual Credit Opportunities

At 黑料不打烊, we offer high school students the opportunity to earn college credit through our Dual Credit program. This initiative allows students to take courses that count toward both their high school and college transcripts, providing a head start on higher education. With affordable tuition rates and support from our dedicated admissions counselors, students can seamlessly integrate college-level coursework into their high school schedules. Whether attending classes on-campus, at their high school, or online, participants gain valuable experience and save on future college expenses. 

Eligibility

Eligibility:

  • A GPA of 2.0 or higher, with a minimum ACT composite score of 18
  • 3.0 GPA without qualifying ACT scores
  • Enrolled at a participating a high school (if public or private)
  • Minimum status of freshmen 鈥 each district has their policy when students can begin.  Check with your guidance counselor for confirmation. 

Partnering Districts:  

  • Barbourville High School
  • Bell County High School
  • Berea Community High School
  • Campbell County Comprehensive High School
  • Central Christian Academy
  • Clay County High School
  • Corbin High School
  • Danville Christian Academy
  • Faith Christian Academy
  • Harlan County High School
  • Harlan Independent High School
  • Jellico High School
  • Knox County High School
  • Lexington Christian Academy
  • Logan County High School
  • London Christian Academy
  • Lower Hickory Grove Christian Academy
  • Lynn Camp High School
  • McCreary Central High School
  • North Laurel High School
  • New Hope Christian Academy
  • Oneida Baptist Institute
  • Redbird Christian
  • Somerset Christian
  • South Laurel High School
  • Williamsburg High School
  • Whitley County High School 

Program Costs

Tuition

The tuition for dual credit courses is $51.00 per in-seat course at 黑料不打烊, $147.00 per online course, $51.00 in-seat at the high school, and $25 per 1-hour lab course, up to 13 hours per semester, fall and spring. 

Seniors may overload up to 18 hours per semester, fall and spring (with high school approval). Overload fees for hours over 13 are $220.00 per credit hour.

Students are permitted to enroll in summer courses, but must check with their guidance counselor to verify if high school credit will be given. Tuition for summer courses are $265.00 per credit hour. There is no financial assistance from KHEAA for summer classes. Summer courses are not eligible for drops later in the term as dual credit courses in the fall and spring. Refund rates are determined by withdraw date and 100% non-refundable after week 3 into the course. 

Program Billing

Kentucky junior and seniors are eligible for 2 classes covered by KHEAA.  It is the student鈥檚 responsibility to log into  to complete the term request, fall or spring. Payment for all non-covered KHEAA classes are due by mid-December for fall, mid-May for spring.  Students can check balances and make payments by following the instructions in this link:   

Sophomores are not eligible for KHEAA awards, but are eligible for 2 courses per year if enrolled in the CTE Pathways at your school.  Consult your guidance counselor to verify if your high school participates in this program.  Payments for all non-covered KHEAA courses are due by the end of each term.

Transferring Coursework

Students can access course info on our website聽. UC is a regionally accredited institution that builds courses to meet the rigor of accreditation standards. Following high school graduation, all high school students should review any accumulated college credit during high school for the purpose of transferring those credits to any institution of higher learning the student plans to attend.聽Transferability聽of dual credit coursework can be reviewed with the registrars' office at registrar [at] ucumberlands.edu (registrar[at]ucumberlands[dot]edu) and 606-539-4316.

Privacy Consent Form

All dual credit students are required to complete the consent to disclosure form online or in the dual credit office. This form provides the dual credit office with the ability to disclose student grades and information to the high school and also to speak with a dual credit student鈥檚 parents. This form must be completed if the student wants the school or parents to speak to the dual credit office on their behalf.

Dual Credit Privacy Consent Form

Dual-Credit Scholarship

We are a participating postsecondary institution in the Kentucky Dual Credit Scholarship Program. Students will not be responsible for payment for courses designated under the scholarship.

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Dual-Credit FAQs

Our frequently asked questions for parents and students. 

Dual-Credit Staff

Let our dual-credit team help get you those college credits. 

Nate Clouse

Nate Clouse

Director of Undergraduate Online Student Success & Retention
Dual Credit | Department
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Undergraduate Student Success

Nate Clouse

Contact Information

nate.clouse [at] ucumberlands.edu
Patriot Success Center
Jada Walden

Jada Walden

Director of Dual Credit
Dual Credit | Department
Undergraduate Student Success

Jada Walden

Contact Information

jada.walden [at] ucumberlands.edu
Adams Center