South Carolina’s Dual Enrollment Program Aims to Boost Access to College Courses for Rural Students

The South Carolina Technical College System is aiming to expand its dual enrollment program for high school juniors and seniors, requesting $5 million in additional funding from the state legislature.

The goal is to make these programs available at no cost to students, particularly in rural areas, helping to increase access to college courses that provide career opportunities in fields like healthcare, manufacturing, and welding.

Dual enrollment has grown by 27% over the past two years, and the new funding would allow for more faculty hires and expanded coverage for textbooks, further lowering the barriers to education for students in underserved districts.

The initiative seeks to help students save money on college tuition, gain hands-on work experience, and ultimately reduce student debt after graduation.

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