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Taking College Courses in High School Got More Expensive
The state will only pay tuition costs for Alpharetta High students participating in a dual enrollment program with Georgia Perimeter College, leaving fees to parents.
Taking college courses while still enrolled in high school just got a bit more expensive for parents, as the state will only fund the cost of tuition in the Dual Enrollment Accel Program at Alpharetta High in cooperation with Georgia Perimeter College.
announced in an email bulletin today that the Georgia Department of Education and the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget will only pay for tuition effected July 1.
Parents are now responsible for student fees, which is $195 for a one semester college course. If a student takes more than one college course at Georgia Perimeter College, additional charges will be made.
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And there's a deadline of Aug. 20 on making those payments or the student will be dropped from their college course.
Parents can pay in-person at the Student Accounts Office at the GPC Alpharetta campus, or over the phone by dialing 770-274-5395.
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Contact the Dual Enrollment Office at GA Perimeter College at 770-274-5375 with any questions.
Attention, students and principals at other high schools: Have you received notice that fees will be charged to parents in your dual enrollment program? Let us know in the comments' section below.
