
University of Alabama Practically Eliminates Tuition Costs for Dual Enrollment Courses
High schoolers looking to get a head start on college careers can save 90% on tuition after the University of Alabama announced it will virtually eliminate dual enrollment costs.
In a surprise Wednesday announcement, UA's Early College said that beginning this fall, tuition for dual enrollment will be just $33 per credit hour—less than 10 percent of the previous rate of $385 per credit hour.

Now, high school sophomores, juniors and seniors with a GPA of at least 3.0 can enroll in more than 100 courses at the Capstone for a fraction of the cost in years past.
They'll be earning real college credit, too, and the University System's Board of Trustees just approved a tuition increase for all students - the lowest hourly rate for in-state students taking a full course load at UA is still about $365 per credit hour. Knocking out introductory courses through dual enrollment would mean a 90 percent discount for families.
"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."
The Early College program is also designed with student flexibility in mind, so courses are available both on campus and online for those who can't attend classes in Tuscaloosa.
All Early College students begin instruction with the free-of-charge UAEC 200 College Readiness course and can explore the catalogue of over 100 courses from there.
Learn more on the University of Alabama's Early College website here.
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