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There are two pathways for earning college credit in High School.
Pathway 1: Dual Enrollment
Pathway 2: High School Scholars
The Dual Enrollment Program is for students to earn college credit for high school courses that they take at East Brunswick High School. Students earn both college and high school credits.
Students must be enrolled in an eligible course at EBHS and complete registration/payment.
There is no limit on the number of credits a student can take.
Cost is $135 per course.
Students must have a “C” or better in course for credit.
The High School Scholars Program is for students to earn college credit for a course that they meet the prerequisite for at Middlesex College. Students cannot earn high school credits:
Students must be 15 years of age or older
Can take up to 8 college credits/semester at Middlesex College
Cost is available on the MC website
Click HERE for required application.
Students can use a combination of both pathways above to maximize their college credits in high school.
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Benefits of High School Scholar and Dual Enrollment Programs
Cost: For comparison, at Middlesex County College, one credit costs $178.50 per credit. For a three-credit course, this would be $535.50 for one semester. At Rutgers, each credit is $441.00 per credit for part-time tuition. For a three-credit course, this would be $1,323.00 per course. Dual Enrollment, it is $135 per course - regardless of the number of credits.
Course Transferability: The majority of courses can be transferred to other institutions. Confirmation of your specific course can be found by utilizing the website here: https://www.njtransfer.org/.
Flexibility: Students can take as many credits as they are interested in. Some students take three credits (the minimum) while other students can earn an associate's degree.
Introductory Course Requirements: Courses taken through the Dual Enrollment Program often cover the introductory requirements in college.