Dual Enrollment FAQ

Can I get an Associate Degree before graduating from high school?

Yes! If this is your goal, please get with your Dual Enrollment Coordinator and guidance counselor as soon as you can. We will all work together to make sure the classes you take at Motlow will also serve as credit for high school graduation requirements. Also, decide which program you will pursue by looking at the list of Academic Programs we offer. If you meet the academic requirements, you are welcome to choose any program you’d like; if you are unsure which to select, we will be happy to help you make an informed choice. To do this is challenging, and you must be motivated, but it is not impossible. Class scheduling may be a little different from what you are used to, but we must get creative to ensure program requirements are met. You may end up taking classes online and in the evening, as well as during the school day. The Middle College Scholarship is available for those that qualify to aid in paying tuition.

For those who are engineering-minded, consider the Mechatronics program. Ninety-five percent of students who graduate in this field obtain employment immediately after graduation, most of whom start out making up to $45,000. This is the only program paid for, in its entirety, while you are still in high school. The cost of textbooks is included as well.

Can I still take dual enrollment classes if I haven't taken the ACT?

Yes, Motlow only requires a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and a 3.0 or higher in your high school classes in the subject you want to take a Motlow class. For example, if you want to take English, Psychology, Sociology, Speech, etc. as dual enrollment classes, you must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher and a 3.0 or higher in your high school English classes. To be eligible to take a college level math class, you must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher and a 3.0 or higher in your high school English AND Math classes. To take Mechatronics classes, you must have an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher. If, for some reason, you don’t meet the GPA requirement but still want to take classes, we can take eligible ACT scores. If you want to take an English, Speech, Intro to Psychology, etc. you must have a sub score of 18 in English and a 19 in Reading. To take a college level math or science class, you must have the sub scores just mentioned, plus a 19 in math. Some of the high schools we work with have stricter eligibility requirements to enroll in Dual Enrollment classes; we honor those as well. Please check with your high school counselor first to make sure you qualify.

When can I register for classes?

Your first step is to apply to Motlow as a dual enrollment student. Once we receive your application and have it processed, we have to wait on your most recent high school transcript to ensure that you are still on track and meeting the dual enrollment requirements. At this point, you will need to meet with your coordinator and guidance counselor, they will determine which classes would be the most beneficial for you to take. You will then be registered by your Motlow dual enrollment coordinator.

Who is my Dual Enrollment Coordinator?

Edie Brasher

Rutherford County
615-220-7836
ebrasher@mscc.edu

Marla Rudd

Moore County, Franklin County, Lincoln County, Tullahoma High School, and Huntland High School
931-433-9340 ext. 3003
mrudd@mscc.edu

Debbie Jennings

Administrative Assistant
931-393-1793
djennings@mscc.edu

Sally Pack

Warren, Van Buren, Dekalb, White County, and Cannon Counties
931-668-7010
spack@mscc.edu

Lisa Campbell

Bedford County, Coffee County, Coffee County Virtual Academy, all Online Public High Schools, and Homeschooled Students
931-393-1823
lcampbell@mscc.edu

How does the Dual Enrollment Grant work?

You must submit the Dual Enrollment Grant every year. Once you start taking classes, you must maintain a collegiate GPA of 2.0 to maintain eligibility. Unfortunately, once you drop below 2.0, you are unable to regain it. If you have submitted the Middle College Scholarship (for students who are working toward earning an associate degree before graduating high school), you must maintain a collegiate GPA of 3.0 or higher to maintain eligibility. If you choose to continue to take classes even though you have lost the grant you will have to pay out of pocket. If this is the case and you see your collegiate GPA get above a 2.0, you are still; unfortunately, not eligible to be awarded monies from the dual enrollment grant. The grant pays in entirety for the first five classes. Textbooks are not included. Once you are on class number 6, you will be awarded $100 per credit hour toward the cost of tuition. After you have taken your 10th class, all grant monies will have been exhausted.