Dual Enrollment Program

Dual Enrollment allows students to complete college classes while in high school receiving both high school and college credit for courses completed. Students may customize their class selection working towards a certificate, degree, or transfer program specific to their goals.

Educational Partners

York Preparatory Academy partners with dual enrollment programs at various colleges and universities giving students options and opportunities. Each program has its own requirements and expectations, so students and families should research the program that best accomplishes your student's goals. Our guidance department is happy to assist you as you navigate this process with the dual enrollment program of your choice.

York Technical College: Students have a wide selection of options including university transfer, technical trades, and certificates. The minimum requirements are as follows:
- Students must be 16.
- Students must be at least a High School Junior.
- Students must have a 3.0 weighted high school GPA. If you do not have a 3.0 GPA, you may take a free placement test at York Tech to qualify.
- Students must enroll in 2 classes (6 credit hours) per semester to qualify for Lottery Tuition Assistance.
- Students pay tuition and book fees.
USC Lancaster: Students can begin taking classes toward their Associate Degree or university transfer program. The minimum requirements are as follows:
- Students must be 16.
- Students must be at least a High School Junior.
- Students must have a 3.0 weighted high school GPA.
- Students must enroll in 2 classes (6 credit hours) per semester to qualify for Lottery Tuition Assistance.
- Students receive free tuition but pay for books.
Winthrop University: Students can be accepted into Winthrop and begin taking classes towards their degree before graduating high school. The minimum requirements are as follows:
- Students must be at least a High School Junior.
- Students must have a 3.0 weighted high school GPA.
- 22 ACT or 1050 SAT (or equivalent PreACT/PSAT). Please note that all dual enrollment applications can select test-optional admission when applying. Students electing to be test-optional must submit a 250-word essay when applying.
- Students pay $495.00 per course (tuition & fees) but does not include specific course fees and required materials such as textbooks or parking.
Limestone University: Students can be accepted at Limestone and begin taking classes toward their degree before graduating high school. The minimum requirements are as follows:
- Students must be a High School Junior or Senior.
- Students must have a 3.0 weighted high school GPA.
- Submit a signed recommendation form from your High School Guidance Department.
- Complete the online Dual Enrollment Application Form.
- Students pay $200 per 3-credit hour course, plus any course fees.
Brigham Young University: Students can begin taking classes toward their degree before graduating high school. The minimum requirements are as follows:
- Student must be a High School Junior or Senior.
- Students must have a 3.0 weighted high school GPA.
- Visit the Independent Study Website and select course(s)
- Create a NetID username and password at checkout and associate your student Independent Study account with York Prep
- Students pay all associated tuition and fees.

Partner Enrollment Program- Tuition Reimbursement

York Preparatory Academy supports your journey through our Partner Enrollment Program. Students who enroll in dual enrollment courses and who achieve a letter grade of an “A” or “B” will be reimbursed for tuition that they paid (excluding the cost of books or other fees) for those classes. Additionally, students who enroll in an enrollment partner’s High School credit course may qualify for the same tuition reimbursement as long as that course is not offered through YPA or SC Virtual.

Guidelines:

The courses or programs you select must be from our approved partners in this program. If you have
suggestions for additional partners, please let us know.
You must pay for the tuition, books, and any fees up front. In order to be considered for reimbursement, you
must submit an itemized receipt confirming your payment of those fees along with this form. Reimbursement
for successful classes will be paid on the tuition amount only. Books and fees remain the responsibility of the
student.
The student must successfully complete the course with an “A” or “B” grade to qualify for reimbursement.
Please only list classes on the form that you have completed with an “A” or “B”.
You must submit this form no later than 30 days after the end of the semester that the courses were taken in
order to qualify for reimbursement. Late submissions will miss the processing deadline.
Other fees on the student’s account at the school must be paid and current in order to qualify for
reimbursement of tuition fees. If you have questions about your account, please contact the finance
department.

YPA Partner Enrollment Program- Tuition Reimbursement Form

South Carolina Transfer and Articulation

The South Carolina Transfer and Articulation Center has a great tool that students/families can use to verify transfer equivalencies before enrolling in a dual credit course. Visit https://www.sctrac.org/Student/Search-for-Course-Equivalencies to learn more.