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Dual enrollment opportunities available for students
The Advocate
Life doesn’t always go according to plan, so having a way to access different options and resources are beneficial for charting a course for the future.
An option often overlooked by students is the possibility of dual enrollment. While the thought of being a student at two colleges sounds a bit overwhelming to some, it may just be what is needed for a quicker and smoother graduation.
Students wanting to transfer, and who want to have more course options may want to see which colleges are in the dual enrollment program. Having more options can create an easier way to work in everyday life with school.
MHCC academic adviser Cecilla Sattergren said, “Some people like it for schedules that fit into their personal needs, and being able to use both school’s resources such as the libraries or computer labs.”
Students can enroll in as many schools as they choose, but two is the most common. Students can work with advisers from both schools helping them find the best route to get their degree or certificate.
If a student wants a specific course that isn’t offered at MHCC but is offered at another local college, they can enroll in both schools by applying for dual enrollment. Once in the program, the credits from each school will appear on the transcript without having to send a request form.
Many students like being able to take lower-division courses and upper-division courses at the same time. Being in the dual enrollment program can make an easier transformation to a university such as Portland State University or Eastern Oregon University.
Program forms are available in the MHCC advising center. A $50 fee is charged. Once submitted and approved, the credits will appear on transcripts, and use of both facilities resources are permitted.
To still be considered an MHCC student, the majority of credit hours must be taken here. Financial aid is offered when being enrolled in multiple schools as long as the credits combined add up to enough to qualify students for aid.
Determining from which school to receive financial aid benefits also needs to be taken into consideration. The host school is the school where the majority of credits are taken for the term. The total tuition for both schools will not be combined when being dual enrolled.
Talking with an adviser at MHCC can help prepare for dual enrollment, and lay out possible strategies that fit around students’ schedules.
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