Time to Step It Up!
Earn college credits while still in high school with
IVCCD's Dual Credit program!
Definition: High school students take courses that allow them to earn high school; and college credit at the same time. Some students take the classes at their high school, others take them at the college or online.
Fact: In 2007-08, 1,152 students in area high schools enrolled in dual credit classes. Total credit hours was 7,463.5. These credits would have cost students (and parents!) $835,912!
Advantages:
- FREE - the high school pays the tuition, fees and textbook costs!
- Get ahead with college credits!
- Be challenged with college level coursework!
- Ease the transition to college!
- Learn more about a potential career area!
High schools partnered with Iowa Valley Community College District to offer college credit: AGWSR BCLUW BGM East Marshall Gladbrook-Reinbeck GMG Grinnell/Newburg Iowa Falls/Alden Lynnville-Sully Marshalltown Montezuma North Mahaska South Hardin South Tama Tri-County West Marshall 3 ways to earn dual credit:
One-Year AA Degree - Some dual credit high school students are able to complete an AA degree in just one year after high school! Check out Career Lane Network -A website to help middle school, high school and college students explore lots of educational and career options. Click on the Career Lane Network graphic on the left and log in to view tons of career information. Be sure to check out your high school friends on the AEA267 Tech Prep Video by clicking on the AEA267 logo in the upper right corner of the page.
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