I Want to Participate in Dual Enrollment

1. I was a dual enrollment student during Spring 2022 and I want to continue with dual enrollment for Summer 2022 and/or Fall 2022:
1. Complete the 2022-2023 GaFutures dual enrollment funding application, approved by the parent/guardian
2. Submit an updated Declaration of Intent (if applicable)
2. I was a dual enrollment student during Fall 2021, did not take classes during Spring 2022 and I want to take dual enrollment classes for Summer 2022:
1. Complete the 2022-2023 GaFutures dual enrollment funding application, approved by the parent/guardian
2. Submit an updated Declaration of Intent (if applicable)
3. I was a dual enrollment student during Fall 2021, did not take classes during Spring 2022 or during Summer 2022, and I want to take dual enrollment classes for Fall 2022 or Spring 2023.
   You must complete a new student file packet.  Learn more about how to apply.
1. Submit a new admissions application,
2. Complete a new GaFutures funding application (approved by your parent/guardian)
3. Submit a new DETA form
4. Submit updated test scores if you are using your high school GPA. Your high school counselor can email your scores to DualEnrollment@GwinnettTech.edu. Be sure it includes your name and grade level  
5. Submit an updated Declaration of Intent (if applicable)

The policy of dual enrollment funding is set by Georgia Student Finance Commission and posted at GaFutures.org

• Students must be at least 14 years of age to participate in dual enrollment.
• 10th graders may enroll in approved Essential Technical (CTAE) courses that are in the student’s selected program of study and listed on the GaFutures.org course directory.
• 11th and 12th graders may enroll in any approved course (General Education or Essential Technical) in the student’s selected program of study and listed on the GaFutures.org course directory.
• Students that were 9th graders during the 2019-2020 school year and participated in Dual Enrollment during the 2019-2020 school year may enroll as 10th graders in any approved dual enrollment course in the student’s selected program of study, listed on the GaFutures.org course directory.

All Dual Enrollment students must complete a new dual enrollment admissions file each academic year (the academic year is considered Summer, Fall, and Spring Semester)

• Students only need to complete the college application for the first semester within the new academic year they plan to attend.

(Ex. A student who wants to take Summer, Fall, and Spring classes will complete a Summer application only, while a student who wants to begin in the Fall only needs to complete a Fall application)

Students who do not participate in dual enrollment for two consecutive semesters must complete a new application.

Required Enrollment/Admission Items for New Applicants:

1. Apply to Gwinnett Technical College
2. Complete a new Dual Enrollment Tuition Acknowledgment (DETA) form
• The completed Tuition Acknowledgement Form can be emailed to: DualEnrollment@GwinnettTech.edu
3. Submit a 2022-2023 GaFutures Dual Enrollment funding application at www.GaFutures.org
• Step by Step Instructions for completing the funding application
4. Submit Qualifying Test Scores OR GPA:
• Qualifying Test Scores
• Students can submit a High School GPA of a 2.6 or higher instead of test scores. GPA must be sent on an official high school transcript, either sent directly from www.GAFutures.org to Gwinnett Technical College or from a high school counselor to DualEnrollment@GwinnettTech.edu
5. Submit a new Declaration of Intent to homeschool (if applicable)

Test score requirements for admissions (PSAT score requirements are the same as the SAT score requirements)

• Students must meet the Test score requirements in all areas of their program of study
• SAT/ACT scores must be sent to the college directly from CollegeBoard.
  • Scores must be from a year in which the student was in grade 9 through 12
• Accuplacer assessments that were NOT administered by Gwinnett Tech, must be sent to the college directly from the testing center at which the assessment was administered.
• PSAT scores, taken in 10th grade or later, can be sent from the high school, to DualEnrollment@GwinnettTech.edu; or the scores can be printed out by the student in the presence of a Gwinnett Tech enrollment advisor or a representative from the Office of Dual Enrollment.
• HOPE GPA upon completion of 10th grade: 2.6 or higher for degree level programs; 2.0 or higher for diploma/certificate level programs. The HOPE GPA can be sent from the high school to DualEnrollment@GwinnettTech.edu, an official transcript can be sent to DEadmissions@GwinnettTech.edu, or the HOPE GPA can be printed from the GaFutures website in the presence of a Gwinnett Tech enrollment advisor or a representative from the Office of Dual Enrollment.

Accuplacer Assessment Information

• Dual enrollment students are allotted one retest per section, per semester. For testing purposes, the semester begins on the first day of class as noted on the academic calendar.

Academic Calendar

• Students must submit all required admissions items by the college deadlines for the semester.

Program of Study majors

• You can select from a number of different programs. However, Dual Enrollment students can only take courses within their program of study. Please review the program of study options prior to completing your application.
  • Students planning to take General Education (Core) classes ONLY (English, Math, History, Science, etc…) should select the Early College Essentials program of study.

Change of Major form

• Send the completed form to DualEnrollment@GwinnettTech.edu. Be sure to note the change of major deadline on the academic calendar.
• Students can find the Program Of Study options along with the Program major codes in the Online Course Catalog

GaFutures Course Directory

• You can register for any class that is part of the program of study selected on the admissions application, for which you have been accepted. The courses approved for dual enrollment funding are listed on the GaFutures Course Directory.

• Please allow 7-10 business days for items to be processed.
• You will receive an acceptance email from the college after your student file is complete

Check Admissions Status

• An item without a date noted has not been processed.

Admissions Status Instructions

• The application status will indicate Decision Made and the Decision will indicate Accepted.

• Go to Gwinnett Tech Application portal and click Forgot Password.

• Dual Enrollment funding allows a student to withdraw from two courses for which dual enrollment has been applied. After the second withdrawal, the high school student is not eligible to receive dual enrollment funding. High school students can only use HOPE funding after all dual enrollment funding has been exhausted. If the student withdraws from 2 courses for which dual enrollment has been applied, and has not exhausted all dual enrollment funding, the student is not eligible to receive HOPE funding.

• Dual enrollment funding does not allow a student to re-take a course.

• Yes. Dual enrollment students can take AP classes and dual enrollment courses.
• To have AP credit applied to your Gwinnett Tech transcript, the AP score must be sent to Gwinnett Tech from CollegeBoard.

SB2, Option B Information

• Option A is the traditional dual enrollment path, whereas a student participates in some high school classes and also participates in some college dual enrollment courses. The student must meet the standard high school graduation requirements.
• Option B students can simultaneously earn a high school diploma AND a college Associate Degree in any area or a Technical Diploma in any area or two (2) approved Technical Certificates of Credit (TCC). Students must complete the following nine (9) high school courses: 2 English, 2 Math, 1 Health/PE, 2 Science, 2 Social Students (see your high school for details). Some of the required high school courses may be taken under the state-funded Dual Enrollment program.
  The following are Certificates available at Gwinnett Tech:
  
  • AE41 Auto Electrical / Electronics Systems Tech and ASG1 Automotive Chassis Technician Specialist (students must by 16 years old by the beginning of the semester for both certificates)
  • DA31 Drafters Assistant and CP41 CAD Operator
  • EC31 Early Childhood Care and Education Basics and CD61 Child Development Specialist
  • GM31 Gas Metal Arc Welder and GTA1 Gas Tungsten Arc Welder (students must by 16 years old by the beginning of the semester for both certificates)

• You can choose how many college courses credits you want to take each semester. You can be part-time or full-time.

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

• Students must meet SAP eligibility to participate in dual enrollment. This includes maintaining a 2.0 cumulative GPA, and completing at least 2/3 of the classes for which the student registered.
• Students on SAP suspension are not eligible to receive Dual Enrollment funding

Consent to Disclose (FERPA release)

• All students are protected by FERPA (Family Education Rights and Privacy Act), regardless of the age of the student. Once a student begins classes, Gwinnett Technical College is only able to speak with the student regarding admissions, schedules, grades, etc. unless there is a FERPA release form on file with the college.
• Even with a FERPA release form on file, only the student can make changes to their account. This includes adding, dropping, swapping, or withdrawing from courses, updating student information, or changing majors, or requesting transcripts. The student must be the one to request any changes are made to the student account, whether it be through email or in person.

GaFutures.org

• Dual Enrollment Funding covers tuition, institutional fees and required books for 30 credit hours of approved courses, not to exceed 15 credit hours per semester.

GaFutures.org

• For students who received dual enrollment funding for 19 semester hours or more through spring term 2020, the funding cap is extended for an additional 12 semester hours of funding.
• Students who received dual enrollment funding for 18 semester hours or less through spring term 2020 are subject to the 30 hour funding cap.

HOPE Grant / HOPE Career Grant / Tuition and Fees

• HOPE: Students who have reached the dual enrolment funding cap may be eligible for HOPE Grant and HOPE Career Grant programs as a “bridge” to additional funding towards tuition.
  • Dual enrollment students pursuing Option A (traditional dual enrollment) are eligible for HOPE Grant funding if they are in a HOPE Career Grant program of study.
  • Dual enrollment students pursuing Option B (Alternate Graduation Plan, formerly known as SB2) are eligible for HOPE Grant funding if they are in a diploma or certificate program of study; and are eligible for HOPE Career Grant funding if they are in a HOPE Career Grant program of study.
  • HOPE provides funding towards tuition of eligible courses in an eligible program of study. The course credit hours paid by HOPE will be applied to the 63-semester paid-hours limit. Students must meet eligibility requirements of the HOPE program. It is the responsibility of the student to determine if courses will count towards high school graduation. Students are responsible for charges (tuition, fees, books) not covered by HOPE. Students are responsible for submitting appropriate residency documentation to establish qualifications.
• Self-pay: Students are responsible for all charges associated with tuition, fees and books. Residency documentation will be required to determine if the student is eligible for in-state, out-of-state, or foreign fee schedule.

Tuition and Fees

• Self-pay: This option is available to students who are not eligible for dual enrollment funding for a reason including but not limited to: withdrawing from two or more courses, re-taking a course, exhausting the dual enrollment funding cap, etc. Students are responsible for all charges associated with tuition, fees and books. Residency documentation will be required to determine if the student is eligible for in-state, out-of-state, or foreign fee schedule.