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Pathways to Earn College Credit in High School

There are several ways your student can earn free college credit at Eastern Florida State College while in high school. The options include:

  • Dual Enrollment
  • Early Admission
  • Advance Standing Credit and More!

Parent Preview Presentation Presented December 2025

Dual Enrollment Exploration Resources

Dual Enrollment by the Numbers

  • Brevard families saved $5.86 million dollars in tuition last school year thanks to dual enrollment
  • 390 high school seniors graduated with both their high school diploma and associate degree from EFSC in Spring 2025, preparing them to transfer right to a bachelor program

Take the Next Steps

Advance Standing Credit is a pathway toward earning college credit while still in high school through career and technical education. Students can earn FREE college credit after high school for taking certain combinations of qualified courses in high school and college. Explore the processes for Advance Standing Credit, Dual Enrollment, and Early Admission, and reach out to our Accelerated Programs Office if you have questions.

Dual Enrollment: Public/Private Schools Dual Enrollment: Home Education Early Admission Program H.S. Advance Standing Credit
female student in white cap and gown holding two diplomas

Kiersten Blaylock, '22 Grad

As a dual enrolled student, Kiersten earned her high school diploma as Bayside's valedictorian, while also earning her Associate in Arts degree through the Early College form of dual enrollment.

Her next stop: UCF to study film.

"It's so worthwhile and I wouldn't change anything."

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