High school students may earn college credit while they are still attending high school and enrolled in high school courses.  Only students with a 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale, or better, on all high school courses are eligible to enroll.  There is no obligation on the part of the student to enroll at Coahoma Community College after high school graduation.  Credits earned by students enrolled in the Dual Enrollment Program are held until regular admission status is obtained to receive any Federal or Institutional Financial Assistance.  All regulations and fee schedules apply to Dual Enrollment Program students as apply to regular students.  To be admitted to the Dual Enrollment Program, students must have the following:

1. A minimum of fourteen (14) core high school units

2. An overall 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale, or better on all high school courses as documented by an official high school transcript

3. Unconditional letter of recommendation from the high school principal and/or guidance counselor

4. Application for admission to Coahoma Community College

5. Adult Immunization Record

6. Photocopy of Social Security Card

Students may be considered for the Dual Enrollment Program who have not completed the minimum of fourteen (14) core high school units if they have a minimum ACT composite score of thirty (30) or the equivalent SAT score, and have the required grade point average and recommendations prescribed above.