Welcome to Concurrent Enrollment!
Concurrent Enrollment allows high school students to get a head start on college by taking courses directly through Maricopa Community Colleges. It’s a fantastic way to earn college credits early and explore your interests!
What's the Difference Between Concurrent and Dual Enrollment?
- Concurrent Enrollment: Courses are taught by college faculty at a Maricopa Community Colleges campus or online, outside of your regular school day. These courses provide access to a broader range of subjects but may or may not count toward high school graduation.
- Dual Enrollment: Courses are taught at your high school by approved teachers during the regular school day, counting toward both high school and college credit simultaneously.
Note: Check with your high school counselor to determine if Concurrent Enrollment courses count toward your graduation requirements.
Why Choose Concurrent Enrollment?
- Earn College Credits Early: Kickstart your college education while you’re still in high school and start earning credits toward a college degree or certificate.
- Broaden Your Knowledge: Explore a wide range of subjects beyond what your high school offers.
- Affordable Tuition: Save significantly compared to tuition at local universities.
- Flexible Scheduling: Attend classes on a Maricopa Community Colleges campus or online from the comfort of home.
- Skill Development: Build valuable academic and professional skills early.
- Combine Opportunities: Pair Concurrent Enrollment with other Early College Programs to maximize your learning potential.
Important Considerations
- College credits earned through Concurrent Enrollment may or may not count toward high school graduation. Check with your high school for details.
- Concurrent Enrollment courses become part of your permanent college transcript.
Concurrent Enrollment Application Process
All students under 18 who have not graduated from high school must complete the following steps. If you need assistance, contact the Concurrent Enrollment office of the college you plan to attend.
Before You Start:
Identify the courses you want to take. Some courses may require placement tests (EdReady or Accuplacer).
- Submit your online application.
- Note your MEID, Maricopa Email, and Student Number.
Log in to your Student Center using your Maricopa email and password.
- Click the My Student Forms tile, then select the High School Dual Enrollment tile.
- Complete and submit the following forms:
- ID Authentication Form—Upload your identification documents (required only for first-time Concurrent Enrollment students).
- Under-18 and FERPA Release Form—If you're under 18 and a first-time Concurrent enrollment student, your parent or legal guardian must complete a portion of this form.
EdReady is a free online service we provide that determines your skill levels in English, math, and reading.
For information about additional course placement testing options, including Accuplacer, contact your academic advisor.
Fill the form out with your parent or legal guardian.
We may contact your parent or legal guardian to discuss college course expectations. This will happen each term for students under the age of 14.
Resources
Need help navigating the Student Center? Refer to our Student Center Guide for detailed instructions and help.
Frequently Asked Questions
Courses taken as part of both programs count as college credits.
Concurrent Enrollment courses are taught by Maricopa Community Colleges faculty at one of our campuses or online, and your child takes them on their own time. They may or may not count toward high school graduation.
Dual Enrollment courses are taught at the high school during the regular school day by specially trained teachers and also count as high school credits.
You should work with your child’s high school counselor and the community college’s academic advisor to determine appropriate courses
Yes, students must meet eligibility requirements and prerequisites. Some courses may have an age restriction, which is noted in the course descriptions.
Yes. Depending on their age, students may be limited to a total of 6 college credits per term, regardless of whether they take classes at multiple Maricopa Community Colleges campuses.
Generally, no. Federal financial aid is not available for high school students. However, some colleges do have limited funds available, please contact them directly.
College classes, even for minors, are protected under FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) and considered adult learning environments. Parents may not sit in unless officially enrolled or with prior approval.
Only with your child’s written consent. Under FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act), instructors cannot share information about a student’s performance without the student’s explicit permission, even if the student is a minor.
Credits earned through a Maricopa Community College are transferable to other Maricopa Community Colleges and the state’s public universities (Arizona State University, University of Arizona, and Northern Arizona University). Out-of-state transfer is determined by individual institutions. To see how courses will transfer in-state, consult AZTransfer.
An official copy of their transcript can be requested in the Student Center. An unofficial copy of the transcript can be accessed and printed using MyInfo.
This depends on the high school’s concurrent enrollment agreement and policy.