Dual Credit Program

SCKY is thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of its Dual Credit Program in Fall 2024. This program is designed to offer eligible high school students an array of more than 25 courses, encompassing our esteemed academic programs.

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The Simmons College of Kentucky’s High School Dual Credit Program presents an exclusive opportunity for local high school students to concurrently earn college and high school credits prior to their high school graduation.

This program offers a multitude of advantages:

Cultivate a college transcript while still in high school.
Immerse in college-level curriculum and instructional methodologies.
Expedite the path to achieving a college degree.
High school students benefit from reduced expenses, with tuition for Simmons dual credit courses set at $95 per credit hour ($279 per course without a scholarship) starting from the academic year 2024-2025. (Note: Online/distance education rates may differ.)

Schools participating in the dual credit program gain eligibility for:

KHEAA Dual Credit Scholarship Program
Simmons Dual Credit Scholarship Opportunities
Access to campus amenities, including our Library, Writing Center, and various community events and programs.

The program's requisites entail:

Submission of the Simmons Prospective Dual Credit Student Form.
Submission of the Online Application.
Submission of an official high school transcript.
Fulfillment of the Dual Credit Student and Parental/Guardian Agreement.
Parental/Guardian involvement: Completion of the Agreement (distributed via email post-student application).
KHEAA SCHOLARSHIP opportunities
Simmons Scholarship opportunities (as needed for eligible students)

What is Dual Credit?

Dual credit programs are cost-effective ways for students to earn college credit while in high school, and studies show they increase college enrollment, on-time graduation, and help expose students to career possibilities.

Dual Credit Admissions

To participate in a dual credit program, high school students must have an unweighted, cumulative high school GPA of 2.5. Once admitted, they must meet our college's minimum GPA requirement to remain enrolled. To take dual credit courses, they must meet a course's prerequisites also.

Why Dual Credit Is a Priority?

Studies show that dual credit programs increase the chances of college enrollment, on-time graduation, as well as reducing college costs. Dual credit programs also expose students to many career possibilities prior to college, helping refine major and degree program selection.

Course Types

Online course (OAD or OSD) – Asynchronous (A) or Synchronous (S)

Synchronous (offered at a specific time during school hours)

Asynchronous (offered any time)

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In-person course – Only 50-minute courses at the high school site