High School Dual Enrollment at UMGC in Europe — 50% Tuition Discount
Earn college credit while completing your high school diploma. If you’re enrolled in a U.S. regionally accredited or state-approved high school or a home-school program, you can take up to 7 credits per semester at University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) as a provisionally-admitted student and receive the 50% tuition discount on all classes.
The $50 application fee will be waived for dual enrollment high school students.
Eligibility & Required Documentation
- Age 13 or older
- Minimum cumulative GPA: 2.5
- Parental Consent for Minors form (required if under 18)
- Middle or high school transcript or documentation of homeschooling/alternative school accreditation
- Letter of Recommendation from a school official (e.g., counselor or principal) regarding readiness for college-level work OR DoDEA form 1367.
- Eligible to enroll in UMGC:
- Sponsor’s orders or Letter of Eligibility (LOE) if applicable
- Meet English language proficiency for regular admission
- Student Records Release Form (FERPA): Completing this form is highly recommended to allow parent/guardian or school counselor to have access to educational records (grades, transcripts, etc.)
Submit all materials at least one month before intended enrollment UMGC will review your materials and determine provisional admission eligibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
High School Dual Enrollment students take classes at UMGC at a discounted rate of $125 per credit.
For example, a standard 3-credit course would cost $375. This is a 50% discount off regular tuition, available only to high school dual enrollment students.
Because Dual Enrollment students are non-degree seeking and have not yet completed high school, they are not eligible for federal financial aid. However, UMGC offers athe 50% discounted tuition rate and payment plan options to help make courses more affordable.
- Earn college credits, potentially reducing time and cost of college.
- Explore academic interests and career paths.
- Boost college application impact — show a prospective college your ability to succeed.
- Develop college-level skills such time management and critical thinking.
- Smooth the transition to college by being exposed to college-level expectations and workload while in high school.
- Network with professors leading to possible mentorships or internships in college.
No. UMGC offers classes in a variety of formats, including online, on-site, hybrid, and Europe virtual options. Check with your local UMGC office about what courses are available at your location.
Not at this time. Dual Enrollment students cannot be in a degree-seeking program while still in high school. However, you can begin taking courses that apply toward your future degree. Once you graduate, you can update your status to degree-seeking and apply for graduation when eligible.
Yes. Dual Enrollment students may take courses to pursue other academic interests even if those courses do not count toward high school graduation requirements.
Yes. Homeschooled students are eligible for High School Dual Enrollment.
To apply, homeschooled students must provide additional documentation confirming their program’s accreditation. Required materials include:
- Letter of recommendation (may be from a parent or guardian)
- Documentation verifying the homeschool program’s accreditation
A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required for admission. This shows ability to succeed at college-level work.
To apply for Dual Enrollment, you must submit the following:
- Parental consent form (required if under 18)
- Letter of recommendation from your school counselor or principal
- High school transcript (unofficial is acceptable)
- Sponsor’s orders or Letter of Eligibility (LOE) if applicable
- Student Records Release form is strongly recommended but not requred. Signing this form allows a parent, guardian, and/or school counselor to get information about class grades.
If you’re taking classes for high school credit, consult your school counselor to ensure the courses meet your school's curriculum requirements.
If you’re taking classes for your enrichment, you may select from any lower-level (100–200 level) courses. For guidance, contact your local UMGC representative for recommendations.
Once you graduate, you can seamlessly continue studying with UMGC by submitting an official high school transcript showing your graduation date.
After that:
- The 7-credit limit and high school transcript holds are removed
- You may become degree-seeking and pursue your chosen academic program
- All UMGC courses you took as a high school dual enrollment student will appear on your UMGC college transcript
- Regular tuition rates will apply, but you won't be assessed an application fee.
Once all the required documentation is submitted correctly, processing and matriculation typically take about one week before you can register for classes. To ensure that you can enroll on time, we recommend that you begin the application process at least one month in advance.
Transferability depends on the policies of the receiving institution. In most cases, UMGC credits are widely accepted by other universities.
Whether UMGC courses can count toward high school graduation or dual credit is determined by your individual school district or program.
No. Dual Enrollment students are considered non-degree seeking while in high school. After graduation, you are welcome to select and declare any UMGC program of your choice.