Frequently asked
QUESTIONS about Dual Credit courses
Why would I want to burden them with the worries of college coursework ? My son / daughter should enjoy high school now .
• College and career ready are huge buzz words . Allowing students opportunities to experience college rigor early helps prepare them to be ready .
• Exploration in high school is safe and inexpensive . Students have college course options that can help them develop their future career plan .
• If your son / daughter has already completed their graduation requirements , college coursework is a natural next step .
How is college coursework different from high school coursework ?
• Motivation , responsibility , initiative and follow through are required to be successful .
• The content and expectations are ramped up . Students should be prepared to spend an extra six hours per week studying for these college level courses .
• The course may be taught by a high school instructor who is technical college-certified or NWTC faculty . Regardless of who teaches , the course competencies are elevated , and the student is expected to seek assistance .
What are some indicators that my child is ready for college coursework ?
• Understands the increased expectations of college coursework .
• Self-motivated , responsible , seeks challenges and is in good standing in high school .
• Demonstration of success in advanced placement coursework or other high-level coursework .
• Student has identified an interest in the course content .
Who pays for the course ?
• In most cases the high school and / or NWTC cover the cost of the tuition , books and resources .
• Depending on the type of dual credit , when students fail or drop course offerings , parents / guardians may be required to reimburse the high school district to cover the expenditures related to the course .
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