College Credit in High School (Concurrent Enrollment)
Arkansas law allows for the enrollment of high school students in college-level courses. Concurrent enrollment allows students to obtain credit toward a high school diploma at the same time they earn college credit. Being able to obtain college credit while in college is an opportunity that I would have loved. I recommend all students interested in post-secondary education to consider concurrent credit classes.
General Requirements
- Complete a SouthArk application for admission , ECS- Registration Form and FERPA Form
- Submit a copy of high school transcript, immunization records, and **ACT scores
- Registration fee (if applicable)
- ACT of 19 or above in Reading, English, and/or Math (depending on the course(s) you are taking)
Click here for more details on all college programs for high school students
Sign-Up for ACCUPLACER
Please complete this form and you will be contacted with testing details
The ACCUPLACER test has a cost of $10. Once you are scheduled you can use this link to pay for test online.
Cost
Currently Concurrent course are offered at a discounted price of approx. $42 per credit hour. This means if you are taking College Algebra, which is a 3 hour course, the cost is $125. Specifically El Dorado High School pays $50 of this fee so this would leave you with a balance of $75.
*** If you have a previous balance from a previous semester you will not be able to be registered for the current semester until the balance is paid. In college this is called a "business office hold"
*** 11th and 12th grade students will need to submit all grades to qualify for Arkansas Concurrent Challenge Scholarship. This scholarship will award eligible high school student $125 per course for up to two courses per semester.
More Info on Concurrent Challenge
*** If you have a previous balance from a previous semester you will not be able to be registered for the current semester until the balance is paid. In college this is called a "business office hold"
*** 11th and 12th grade students will need to submit all grades to qualify for Arkansas Concurrent Challenge Scholarship. This scholarship will award eligible high school student $125 per course for up to two courses per semester.
More Info on Concurrent Challenge
Resources
ACCUPLACER Fact Sheet - This sheet contains a list of frequently asked questions about the ACCUPLACER and also links to prep material
Arkansas Course Transfer System - this system will help you decide if the courses you take at SouthArk are transferable to another institutions. Most courses do transfer but you should take the initiative to check for assurance purposes.
Practice Test- Take free practice test with the online or smartphone app here (Select Next Generation practice test)
Arkansas Course Transfer System - this system will help you decide if the courses you take at SouthArk are transferable to another institutions. Most courses do transfer but you should take the initiative to check for assurance purposes.
Practice Test- Take free practice test with the online or smartphone app here (Select Next Generation practice test)