Troy University announces reduced price for high school dual enrollment courses

Troy University is lowering the cost of dual enrollment classes for high school students by more than $100 per credit hour, the University announced Thursday. The price decrease will apply to all students who qualify for in-state tuition.

Beginning in January 2025, the cost of dual enrollment classes for in-state students will decrease to $33 per credit hour from the previous cost of $145 per credit hour. All Alabama residents qualify for in-state tuition. The following counties in Florida and Georgia also qualify for in-state tuition:

Florida

Bay; Calhoun; Escambia; Gulf; Holmes; Jackson; Okaloosa; Santa Rosa; Walton; and Washington

Georgia

Baker; Calhoun; Chattahoochee; Clay; Decatur; Early; Harris; Heard; Macon; Marion; Meriweather; Miller; Muscogee; Quitman; Randolph; Schley; Seminole; Stewart; Talbot; Terrell; Troup; Upson; and Webster

Sohail Agboatwala, Senior Vice Chancellor of Student Services and Administration, said the University sees value in students getting a head start on their education journey.

“Troy University is enhancing access to higher education for high school students by offering affordable college-level courses,” he said. “This initiative gives students a valuable head start on their academic journey, allowing them to save time and money as they work toward their degrees. By prioritizing accessibility and quality, TROY reaffirms its dedication to empowering learners and building stronger connections with our communities.”

Counselors at Counselors Day raised their hands when asked who had taken classes at TROY. — The announcement came during the Counselors Day luncheon to welcome Alabama high school counselors.

Dual enrollment at TROY is available to students in the 10^th, 11^th and 12^th grade and homeschool and private school students from regionally accredited high schools who have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Students need to score at least a 20 on the ACT, a 1030 on the SAT or provide a letter of recommendation from a high school administrator to apply. ACT, SAT, or Placement Test scores are required to take a math or English course.

Students who are selected to enroll in TROY’s Early College will choose from a wide range of courses to receive high school and college credit at the same time. These courses can satisfy TROY general education requirements and are designed to transfer to any college or university. Students can complete classes online or on campus.

“When I think of Troy University, I think of generosity. The affordability of our dual enrollment program provides quality educational opportunities to students who might not have the financial ability to take college-level courses otherwise,” said KeLeigh Pritchett, Director of Dual Enrollment. “Troy University prioritizes student success and strives to collaborate with outside partners to provide quality and engaging real-world learning experiences. Our instructors believe in student-centered learning which provides our dual enrollment students with a positive outlook on the entire collegiate experience.”

Courses available to students include any 1,000- or 2,000-level course as long as the prerequisite requirements are met. Popular courses include Composition and Modern English, Finite Math, Introduction to Business, Introduction to Psychology and more. The schedule of classes can be found here.

For more information on dual enrollment or to apply, visit the webpage.