Want to take free college courses?
Earn high school and college credit for the same course!
- H.S. and college credit for the same course
- All courses are online—no travel to a campus
- More than 30 courses to choose from
- Participants are accepted as KSU students
- KSU application fee will be waived
- KSU credits accepted at many universities
- Families save thousands of dollars in tuition!
How it works:
High school students can earn up to two years of college credit before graduation! Through a unique partnership with Kent State University, students can earn dual credit for high school and college courses. All courses are offered online, so students do not have to travel to a college campus. There are more than 30 courses to choose from.
How is this different from PSEO?
This dual credit program is based on a direct agreement between VCS Ohio and the university. It is not part of the state’s Post Secondary Enrollment Options program. That one-on-one relationship allows for more direct communication and greater flexibility. Plus, these courses are all online, so students do not have to travel to a college campus. That gives peace of mind to students, parents and school districts.
Pricing
Dual credit courses are FREE for full-time VCS Ohio students. Non-VCS students may participate through the Branching program at a cost $185 per credit hour.
Applicants must submit:
- Completed written college application and essay
- High school transcripts
- Two recommendations from H.S. teachers or guidance counselors
- Preferred 3.0 cumulative high school grade point average on a 4.0 scale
- Preferred ACT composite score of 23 or combined SAT score of 1070 (reading and math)
- Applicants are evaluated holistically, so GPA and test scores may fluctuate.
What courses are offered?
Course offerings vary by semester, but in the past, high school students have been able to take courses in the areas of Composition, Mathematics and Critical Reasoning, Humanities, Fine Arts, Social Sciences, Basic Sciences, Education, Health and Human Services.
Additional notes
- All dual credit courses should be transferable with a grade of C or better.
- KSU will submit official grades to VCS Ohio.
- VCS Ohio, as a public charter school, will award high school credit to students through Ohio’s credit flexibility plan.