Middle Georgia Technical College

OPTIONS & OPPORTUNITES FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

High school students have the opportunity to earn technical college course credit through a variety of options.

Articulated Course Credit

High School Seniors…did you know that you can receive MGTC course credit for classes that you took while in high school? A student must take the appropriate aligned high school course and meet all the eligibility requirements for articulated course credit. The TAP (Technical Advanced Placement) form with acceptable articulated/aligned programs is available in your counselor’s office.

Dual Enrollment - HOPE

The Dual Enrollment- HOPE Program offers high school students the opportunity to earn both college credit and high school credit toward graduation.

Students may take technical courses within a diploma program or technical certificate of credit (TCC). Core academic courses may not be taken under Dual Enrollment – HOPE. When a course has been successfully completed, students earn both college credit and high school units.

To cover the cost of the Dual Enrollment – HOPE option, students can qualify for the HOPE grant which pays tuition, fees, and up to $100 for books.

Dual Enrollment - Accel

Get a jump start on your college academic courses while still enrolled in high school. The Dual Enrollment – Accel Program provides high school students with the opportunity to earn both college degree-level credit and high school credit for academic courses.

A complete list of eligible courses is available on the Georgia Student Finance Commission website (www.gsfc.org). When a course has been successfully completed, students earn both college degree level credit and high school units.

*Many degree level courses taken at Middle Georgia Technical College may transfer to board of regents institutions provided the student has the appropriate combined SAT math and reading scores and appropriate G.P.A. required by the accepting school.

Students are awarded the Accel Award which pays tuition, fees, and a book allowance.

*Please contact the receiving institution for a complete list of enrollment details & requirements.

JointEnrollment

Can’t fit Dual Enrollment into your high school schedule but still want to get a head start? Consider Joint Enrollment. You can take courses at MGTC after your regular school hours.

Students receive college credit only for Joint Enrollment.

Students can qualify for the HOPE grant which pays tuition, fees, and up to $100 for books.

Private School Students

If a student attends an accredited private school, they are eligible for Joint Enrollment under the regular college admissions requirements. The private school’s accreditation must be one approved by the Technical College System of Georgia.

A private school student could enroll as a Dual Enrollment student, if the private school agrees to offer high school credit for the MGTC course that the student completes.

Private school students could be eligible for articulated course credit if a signed articulated course agreement with MGTC is in place for the high school course and the student meets all the requirements for articulated course credit.

Download Dual/Joint Enrollment Application Here

Home School Students

Home schooled students are eligible for Joint Enrollment or Dual Enrollment if they meet the College’s admission requirements. For students not enrolled in a home study program that is accredited by an agency specified in the approved list, the parent must furnish proof of compliance with O.C.G.A. 20-2-690. Students who are enrolled in an accredited home study program may be eligible for HOPE Dual Enrollment or HOPE ACCEL funds.

Recognizing the uniqueness of each individual student, we encourage home schooled students and parents to contact the Office of Student Affairs for more information.

Testing

All Georgia technical colleges use the ASSET and/or COMPASS placement exams as an admissions instrument for placement and advising of new students. The ASSET consists of three 25-minute tests: Writing (English) Skills, Reading Skills, and Numerical Skills. For selected diploma programs, and all degree programs, a fourth test, Elementary Algebra, is required.

The ASSET and COMPASS exams are composed of multiple-choice items. ASSET and COMPASS exam preparation resources are available at http://www.middlegatech.edu (Future Students, Admissions) or http://www.gacollege411.org and click the side bar on “College Test Prep”.

Appropriate SAT and ACT scores are also acceptable for admission to Middle Georgia Technical College.

Fees

There is a one-time $15 application fee to enroll at Middle Georgia Technical College, as well as a $35 per quarter technology fee. The application & technology fees are waived for students in high school.

Financial Aid

You may be eligible to receive Hope Grant or Accel Award (through the HOPE Scholarship) while still in high school. Below are the requirements:

HOPE Grant Requirements:

• Must be a Georgia resident for at least 1 year or an active military dependent stationed in the state of Georgia.
• No age limit or minimum GPA required for entrance.
• Can be used for diploma or certificate programs at any technical college in the state of Georgia.
• Must maintain a 2.0 GPA and complete 67 percent of all course work attempted.

HOPE Grant hours used to pay for dual enrollment courses while a student is still in high school will no longer count against the HOPE grant limit or the combined HOPE cap limit.

Accel Award Requirements:

• Be classified as a high school junior or senior pursuing a high school diploma from an eligible Georgia public or private high school.
• Be enrolled in an eligible Georgia public or private college/university or public technical college as an approved dual enrolled student.
• Can only be used for degree level courses.
• Must meet the Georgia residency and US citizenship requirements.
• Must meet all student financial aid standard requirements.

For more information regarding financial aid, go to the Georgia Student Finance Commission website at www.gsfc.org.