What do I do if I am interested?

Contact your high school principal or guidance counselor for program details, program locations, and transportation for your district.  If you attend a private school notify your principal who should contact the high school principal in the school district where you live.  If you are home schooled your parent should contact the high school principal in the public school district where you live. 

What are the college responsibilities for dual enrollment courses?

All dual enrolled courses must:

·       be regular college courses taught to full time college students.  The syllabus and textbooks are the same.

·       have final grades reported on a college transcript.

·       be taught by college faculty who meet all college employment requirements.

·       meet the core academic areas defined by No Child Left Behind. 

What are the student requirements?

Student requirements vary at each college and university. At a minimum, students must be proficient on Pennsylvania Assessments, meet the home school requirements, and have the recommendation of the guidance counselor and/or principal.  A grade of C or better must be obtained in dual enrollment coursework for continued eligibility for the dual enrollment program.

How do my college courses fit into my schedule?

Skill Center - RCI offers courses through Gannon University and Mercyhurst College during the regular school day.  Courses are taught in the mornings at the Skill Center next to the Erie County Technical School.  Students return to their home high school, Vo-Technical program, or work study for afternoon programming.

Porreco Center - RCI also offers courses at Edinboro University's Porreco Center.  Courses are offered late morning and early afternoon.

The Joseph T. Buba Center - RCI courses are offered through Edinboro University in Meadville in the morning.

On Campus - Dual Enrollment courses are also available on each local college or university campus through the regular college course catalog.  Students can take courses which are general education and have seats available.

What do you mean by "potential grant"?

The Pennsylvania Department of Education has dual enrollment grants available for application by public school districts.  All school districts, universities, and programs must meet the Department of Education requirements.  Your home school district will apply by February 15, 2010 for the state grant to reduce your costs for the 2010-11 school year.  Grant award amounts vary and the exact amount is not known until the State of Pennsylvania notifies each school district.

What happens if I sign up for courses and the grant is not received by my district?

The initial course prices are reduced for dual enrolled students and will be reduced further with any funds awarded by the grant.  If you sign up for courses and the grant is not received, you should contact your school district regarding payment arrangements as needed.