The University of Alabama Early College has significantly reduced tuition costs for high school students enrolling in its dual enrollment program. Starting this fall, tuition will be $33 per credit hour, making college-level courses more accessible and affordable for students across Alabama.

UAEC gives high school students the opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school, accelerating their academic journey and reducing the overall cost of higher education.

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“This move makes Early College accessible to even more students to experience our support-driven dual enrollment program,” Lynette Campos, director of UA Early College, said. “The reduction reduces financial barriers and opens doors for more students to experience college-level coursework from a prominent, nationally ranked university.”

Early College offers over 100 course options, allowing students to get a head start on their college education. The program is designed to be flexible, with online and on-campus options that accommodate the varying needs of high school students.

The program is available to high school students who have completed the ninth grade and have at least a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Early College students start with the UAEC 200 College Readiness course, which is free of charge to all students and sets them up for success in future college courses.