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Opportunity College is a collaboration between area high schools and the Bluegrass District of the Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS) to provide high school students with the opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school. High school students may choose to take courses for college credit as either dual credit or dual enrollment. Dual Credit courses are presently available in technical career programs taught at the high school or an Area Technology Center (ATC). Students are enrolled in both their high school and the college simultaneously and receive credit from both institutions for the same course. Tuition for these courses is waived. The following are examples of technical career programs in which dual credit is presently available through Bluegrass Community & Technical College District (BCTCD). Check with your high school or ATC Guidance Counselor or Academic Dean to determine which of these courses are available in your area:
These courses are available in general academic areas required for a degree. The student is enrolled in the high school and the college but only receives credit at the college. Students are responsible for all costs related to registration, tuition, books and fees. The cost of tuition per course is $80.00. In addition, students must meet required ACT and/or COMPASS scores in order to enroll in these courses and are responsible for their own transportation. The course schedules follow the college's academic calendar and may require students to attend class on days when their high school is not in session. Courses are presently offered through Bluegrass Community & Technical College District (BCTCD) in the following areas:
Students who have not taken the ACT must take the COMPASS to determine eligibility for placement into dual enrollment courses. Students may register for this at BCTCD by contacting the Advising & Assessment Center at (859) 246-6669. If you live outside of Lexington, you may contact the extended campus closest to you. Contact information for all campuses located at the bottom of this page. TRANSFERABILITY OF DUAL CREDIT & DUAL ENROLLMENT COURSES Technical program dual credit courses transfer to colleges within the Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS). They may transfer to other four-year colleges or universities. General education dual enrollment courses will transfer to any KCTCS institution and may be included in the KCTCS General Education Certification which will transfer to Kentucky public four-year colleges and universities. All grades will be assigned according to KCTCS grading policies. Scholarships for dual credit and dual enrollment courses are available through the KY Department of Education. Please click on the following link to access information on this. http://www.education.ky.gov/web_collector/kvhs_dual_credit_app.htm For more information and / or registration for Opportunity College courses: Rebecca Simms Lexington Campuses: Toll Free: 1-866-774-4872
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