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Benefits

Why dual credit?

  • USDOE statistics show dual credit high school students more likely to complete college than non-dual credit peers, and do so more quickly
  • Nationally, 70% of public high schools offer dual credit
  • Indiana high school Honor’s diploma requirements include two dual credit courses
  • Currently, 70 core courses are in the process of being cleared for transfer to public Indiana higher education

Benefit to students:

  • Both high school and college credit for courses at their own high school.
  • Courses are transferable to Indiana colleges and universities. (However, it is the students’ responsibility to confirm the credits will transfer to their intended collegiate institution of choice.)
  • Courses have a substantial fee remission on tuition yet bring full college credit. Tuition is $85 per credit hour, and the fee is waived for students in the free and reduced lunch program.
  • Begin building college relationship and transcript while still in high school.
  • Access to IPFW technology and resources, including Indiana University library online; familiarity with college-level integration of technology in classrooms.

Benefit to teachers:

  • Classroom educational materials and professional development
  • Purdue employee tuition remission
  • Affiliation with Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne
  • Tuition paid for required approved course
  • Access to IPFW faculty resources, including Indiana University Library online

Benefit to schools:

  • Provide high achieving students with additional course opportunities
  • Minimum administrative efforts (IPFW bears full burden of administration)
  • Professional development provided for participating teachers
  • Classroom materials provided from enrollment funds
  • University resources available to participating students

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