Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment Scholarship

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High schoolers, get your college dual credit paid for

Are you taking dual credit courses at your school? It is a great way to get a head start on your college coursework while you're in high school, saving you both time and money!

The Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment Scholarship is a great way to begin your college journey, and it could even be free!

This scholarship is operated and funded by the Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development (MDHEWD).

What can I do with this scholarship?

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Reduce your tuition bill
Take dual credit classes right now for free, so that you won't have to pay to take them in college. Start your college journey without tuition costs or fees.
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Save time on your college education
Complete the dual credit high school courses while receiving both high school and college credit for the same work. Get a jumpstart on your college goals and meet your degree requirements faster. 
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Earn college credit hours and start building your college transcript
Start your college experience and earn a college GPA to support scholarship opportunities and maintain scholarship eligibility.
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More than 70% of students entering Missouri State have already earned college credit
On average, MSU students bring in 18 pre-college credit hours. Graduate early and open time for internships and earn professional experience.

Find the courses available at your high school

Start planning for your future now and take advantage of this opportunity!
Scholarship details
Learn more about your journey to college

Questions?

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