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High School Programs

Dual Enrollment
Joint Enrollment
Dual Credit
Middle College

Dual Enrollment

A student in grades 11 or 12 may earn both high school credit and college credit while attending the same class in his/her high school. Students may also attend college classes for dual enrollment at NSCC. To enroll in the Dual Enrollment program applicants must:

1. Be a junior or senior in high school,

2. Have a minimum sub-score of 19 on the ACT in the specific subject area,

3. Meet all prerequisites of the course or courses in which they wish to enroll, and

4. Have written permission from their high school principals and parents or guardians.

For more information on dual credit courses, contact the NSCC Director of High School Programs at 615-353-3269.For more information on dual credit courses, contact Meghan Oliver, NSCC Director of High School Programs, at 615-353-3269.

Frequently Asked Questions.

Download an Application Packet Now (pdf file)

Nashville State Foundation High School Programs Scholarship Application

Dual Enrollment Lottery Grant
Deadlines to Apply:
FALL - September 1*
SPRING - February 1*
SUMMER - May 1*
* Application will not be available after deadline has passed.

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Joint Enrollment Program

A student in grades 11 or 12 may earn college credit while in high school. Classes are held on the NSCC campus with occasional courses offered at the high school. To enroll in the Joint Enrollment Program applicants must:

1. Be in the 11th or 12th grades.

2. Have a minimum sub-score of 19 on the ACT in the specific subject area (i.e., math or English).

3. Meet all prerequisites of the course in which they wish to enroll.

4. Have written approval of parent or guardian.

Application forms and other admissions information may be obtained from Meghan Oliver, NSCC Director of High School Programs, at 615-353-3269. The COMPASS test may be taken at NSCC. COMPASS means that the scores are used exclusively at NSCC and cannot be used for admission to another college or university.

Frequently Asked Questions

Download an Application Packet Now (pdf file)

Nashville State Foundation High School Programs Scholarship Application

Dual Enrollment Lottery Grant
Deadlines to Apply:
FALL - September 1*
SPRING - February 1*
SUMMER - May 1*
* Application will not be available after deadline has passed.

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A student in grades 9 and 10 may participate in dual or joint enrollment if they meet the same eligibility requirements. They are not eligible for funds under the Dual Enrollment Grant and will have to pay full tuition for any courses taken.

Dual Credit

Dual Credit is a program of study that combines, at a minimum, two years of high school education with two years of college education. The Dual Credit program constitutes a non-duplicative sequence or course study that integrates academic, career and technical instruction and utilizes work-based and worksite learning. Students may earn college credits for courses completed in high school by meeting all requirements of the Dual Credit Program. To enroll as a Dual Credit student applicants must:

1. Complete all required high school equivalent courses.

2. Arrange with high school counselor and Perkins Coordinator at NSCC to come to campus and take Dual Credit test.

3. Pass Dual Credit test with 80% or better.

4. Enroll at NSCC to earn your advanced standing credit.

More information on Dual Credit

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		Catalog High School Programs Dual Enrollment Joint Enrollment Dual Credit Middle College Dual Enrollment A student in grades 11 or 12 may earn both high school credit and college credit while attending the same class in his/her high school. Students may also attend college classes for dual enrollment at NSCC. To enroll in the Dual Enrollment program applicants must: 1. Be a junior or senior in high school, 2. Have a minimum sub-score of 19 on the ACT in the specific subject area, 3. Meet all prerequisites of the course or courses in which they wish to enroll, and 4. Have written permission from their high school principals and parents or guardians. For more information on dual credit courses, contact the NSCC Director of High School Programs at 615-353-3269.For more information on dual credit courses, contact Meghan Oliver, NSCC Director of High School Programs, at 615-353-3269. Frequently Asked Questions. Download an Application Packet Now (pdf file) Nashville State Foundation High School Programs Scholarship Application Dual Enrollment Lottery Grant Deadlines to Apply: FALL - September 1* SPRING - February 1* SUMMER - May 1* * Application will not be available after deadline has passed. [Top of page] [Return to Table of Contents] Joint Enrollment Program A student in grades 11 or 12 may earn college credit while in high school. Classes are held on the NSCC campus with occasional courses offered at the high school. To enroll in the Joint Enrollment Program applicants must: 1. Be in the 11th or 12th grades. 2. Have a minimum sub-score of 19 on the ACT in the specific subject area (i.e., math or English). 3. Meet all prerequisites of the course in which they wish to enroll. 4. Have written approval of parent or guardian. Application forms and other admissions information may be obtained from Meghan Oliver, NSCC Director of High School Programs, at 615-353-3269. The COMPASS test may be taken at NSCC. COMPASS means that the scores are used exclusively at NSCC and cannot be used for admission to another college or university. Frequently Asked Questions Download an Application Packet Now (pdf file) Nashville State Foundation High School Programs Scholarship Application Dual Enrollment Lottery Grant Deadlines to Apply: FALL - September 1* SPRING - February 1* SUMMER - May 1* * Application will not be available after deadline has passed. [Top of page] [Return to Table of Contents] A student in grades 9 and 10 may participate in dual or joint enrollment if they meet the same eligibility requirements. They are not eligible for funds under the Dual Enrollment Grant and will have to pay full tuition for any courses taken. Dual Credit Dual Credit is a program of study that combines, at a minimum, two years of high school education with two years of college education. The Dual Credit program constitutes a non-duplicative sequence or course study that integrates academic, career and technical instruction and utilizes work-based and worksite learning. Students may earn college credits for courses completed in high school by meeting all requirements of the Dual Credit Program. To enroll as a Dual Credit student applicants must: 1. Complete all required high school equivalent courses. 2. Arrange with high school counselor and Perkins Coordinator at NSCC to come to campus and take Dual Credit test. 3. Pass Dual Credit test with 80% or better. 4. Enroll at NSCC to earn your advanced standing credit. More information on Dual Credit [Top of page] [Return to Table of Contents]