Dual Enrollment

Dual enrollment applications are now closed for Fall 2026.

High School Dual Enrollment

Program/Course Offerings

Career Dual Enrollment is an option for high school students to enroll in post-secondary courses to earn elective or vocational credit towards high school graduation requirements and to receive hours toward a career and technical program certificate. In order to participate in the Career Dual Enrollment program, GSTC must enter into an articulation agreement with the secondary institution (school district, private school, charter school, or home education student). This articulation agreement is already established for all Escambia County School District public high schools. To enroll, or for questions regarding articulation agreements, contact a school counselor at (850) 941-6200 ext. 201032.

Program/Course Offerings

In order to be eligible for dual enrollment, a program must lead to an industry certification(s) identified by the FLDOE on the CAPE Industry Certification Funding List or CAPE Postsecondary Industry Certification Funding list. In addition, the program must be offered to adult students at the technical college.

The following programs are ineligible for dual enrollment: Aircraft Airframe Mechanics, Aircraft Powerplant Mechanics, Correctional Officer, Cosmetology, Emergency Medical Technician, Firefighter, EMT/Firefighter Combined, Paramedic, and Law Enforcement Officer.

Initial Eligibility

Student must have a 2.0 unweighted high school grade point average for initial and continued enrollment. Additionally, to be considered for admission to the GSTC Dual Enrollment Program, the student must have a record of satisfactory attendance; no serious, repeated discipline infractions; maintained a successful grade point average; furnish his own transportation; and furnish his own instructional materials. Students must also take a basic skills assessment prior to enrollment.

Continued Eligibility

Student must adhere to the GSTC attendance policy by maintaining a minimum 83% attendance rate. Failure to comply with the attendance policy will result in an administrative withdrawal and student will return to his/her home school. The home school will be notified of the withdrawal, which may result in an incomplete or failing grade. Student who earns a D or an F in a dual enrollment course will be ineligible for enrollment in the next course. Student may not enroll in a course that he/she will not be able to complete prior to high school graduation.

Course Credits

The amount of high school credit that can be awarded for a dual enrollment course is identified in the FLDOE Dual Enrollment Course - High School Subject Area Equivalency List. The high school credit can only be awarded upon completion of the entire postsecondary course. High school credit cannot be awarded in increments if a students is scheduled across terms or years. The grade received is weighted the same as any other weighted class, such as AP, IB and Honors.

Scheduling

Specific schedules will depend on the student’s credit needs and class availability within the secondary school’s schedule. Depending on that schedule, students will either attend GSTC in the morning and their secondary school in the afternoon or vice versa. GSTC day classes meet Monday through Friday, while evening classes meet Monday through Thursday.

Tuition/Fees

Tuition and textbook fees are waived for dual enrollment students, as is the TABE testing fee; however, students may be responsible for uniforms, tools, or equipment required for some courses. Secondary students are not eligible for financial aid.