What parents and students need to know about concurrent enrollment at Rose State College
Worried about the cost of college? Here’s some great news! Rose State College offers a tuition-free concurrent enrollment program for high school juniors and seniors. Whether they attend an accredited or unaccredited high school or are home schooled, juniors can earn up to nine hours of college credit and seniors can earn 18 hours, all of which is tuition free. The cost of books and fees is paid by the student.
Courses available include English Comp 1 and 2, History, U.S. Government, College Algebra and more. These courses help students complete their high school graduation requirements as well as earn college credits to get a jump start on their post-secondary educations. Another benefit? Being successful in a concurrent college course proves the student is ready for and can do well in post-secondary education, helping them as they apply for college and scholarships in their future endeavors.
How does it work?
Any high school student at an accredited or unaccredited high school who is on track to complete all 15 curricular requirements for graduation no later than the spring semester of their senior year and meets one of the following requirements is eligible for the program:
- SAT score is 990+
- PSAT score is 990+
- GPA is 3.0
- National ACT is 19+
The GPA requirement is waived for homeschool students. Students with an IEP or 504 are invited to complete a “Request for Accommodation” form as their current plan will not automatically transfer to Rose State courses. Similarly, students with physical disabilities, health issues (mental or physical) or learning differences are encouraged to contact the Student Access Services office for help and guidance.
Courses can be taken on the Rose State campus; through hybrid coursework that combines online work with on-campus meetings; through FLEX options, which combine in-person, online and Zoom classes; online with testing at Rose State; and/or Interactive TV or Zoom Interactive Television.
Ready to apply?
The application process includes completing an online form; getting agreements signed by parents, students and, if appropriate, high school counselors; proof of GPA and/or other testing scores; and the signing of a student contract.
Students who successfully complete coursework with at least a 2.0 GPA will receive college credit, not only giving them a head start on their college careers but also helping them gain the experience and confidence to tackle their future schooling — all with the benefit of free tuition.
Learn more and apply at rose.edu/content/academics/
