The University of Alabama and Jacksonville State University are reducing their dual enrollment tuition rate by hundreds of dollars.
) - Two major universities in Alabama are working to make college a little more affordable and they’re starting with high school students. The University of Alabama and Jacksonville State University are reducing their dual enrollment tuition rate by hundreds of dollars.
Officials at both schools believe this makes it more affordable for students to get a financial break on their college education. Jacksonville State leaders say it just made sense when it comes to affordability. The reduction there is about 80%. “Our dual enrollment tuition has been lower than our traditional students for several years now, and affordability continues to be a primary factor for consideration here,” said JSU associate vice president of enrollment management, Jessica Wiggins. Here are the new numbers; Jacksonville State reduced its dual enrollment tuition to $33 per credit hour or $99 for a standard 3-hour course.And Jacksonville State’s not alone. The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa is offering the same reduction - a drop of more than 90%, according to university officials. Wiggins says so far there have been positive reactions from parents and high school counselors through phone calls, emails and social media, but it’s still too early to say just how many high schoolers will take advantage of the tuition drop. However, Wiggins anticipates a major uptick in enrollment based on what happened last fall, before the reduction was even considered. “In the fall of ’24, we saw a 20% increase in our dual enrollment population from the prior fall, so we are certainly prepared for that,” said Wiggins. Jacksonville State leaders say students in high school must have a 3.0 GPA and be in the tenth grade before they can enroll in the dual enrollment program.HSI Tampa: ‘More than 100′ detained following immigration raid at Tallahassee construction siteThe Dothan Dragons and Wiregrass Pets are teaming up for animals in need!
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