What's the Difference Between Concurrent and Dual Enrollment?
Concurrent Enrollment allows high school students to get a head start on college by taking courses directly through Scottsdale Community College. It’s a fantastic way to earn college credits early and explore your interests! Check with your high school counselor to determine if Concurrent Enrollment courses count toward your graduation requirements.
Concurrent Enrollment
Courses are taught by college faculty at a Scottsdale Community College campus or online, outside of your regular school day. These courses provide access to a broader range of subjects but may or may not count toward high school graduation.
Dual Enrollment
Courses are taught at your high school by approved teachers during the regular school day, counting toward both high school and college credit simultaneously.
Concurrent Enrollment Application Process
All students under 18 who have not graduated from high school must complete the following steps. If you need assistance, contact our Early College office.
Students under the age of 18 who have not graduated from high school or earned a GED must submit the Under 18 Enrollment Request Form and one of the following documents:
- Unofficial high school transcript with an unweighted high school GPA of 2.0 or greater
- College EdReady Reading assessment with a recommended score of 75 or higher
- ACT Aspire Test Overall Score Report of Ready or Exceeding
- ACT, PSAT, or SAT Score Report
- A composite score of 12 or more on the American College Test (ACT)
- Composite score of 720 or more on the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT)
- Composite score of 720 or more on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
Per State law, homeschool students are exempt from submitting an unofficial high school transcript or ACT Aspire, ACT, PSAT, or SAT score report. However, homeschool students will be required to take the College EdReady Reading assessment with a recommended score of 75 or higher to demonstrate college readiness for admissions and must meet individual course placement requirements.
Before You Start
Identify the courses you want to take. Some courses may require placement tests (EdReady or Accuplacer).
Complete the Online Student Admissions Application to Scottsdale Community College.
Log in to your Student Center using your Maricopa email and password.
- Click the Student Forms tile, then select the High School Dual Enrollment tile.
- Complete and submit the following forms:
- ID Authentication Form—Upload your identification documents (required only for first-time Concurrent Enrollment students).
- Under-18 and FERPA Release Form—If you're under 18 and a first-time Concurrent enrollment student, your parent or legal guardian must complete a portion of this form.
EdReady is a free online service we provide that determines your skill levels in English, math, and reading.
Fill out the Under 18 Enrollment Request Form with your parent or legal guardian.
Due Dates & Deadlines
The college representative will manually enroll students within 3-5 business days after submitting the enrollment form.
- Summer Semester begins May 26, 2026
- Fall Semester begins August 22, 2026
IMPORTANT: Payment for classes is due upon registration. Students will be dropped from courses every Tuesday for nonpayment.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Concurrent Enrollment offers you an opportunity to get a jump-start in college by taking courses that apply to a two-year and four-year degree while completing your high school education. Concurrent Enrollment gives students an opportunity to take college courses with other college students on the college campus. This opportunity gives students full exposure to what college life will be like after high school graduation.
Dual Enrollment is when students take college-level courses at their high school with fellow high school students. The high school instructor teaches the course.
Concurrent enrollment allows students to take the course on the college campus with other college students. Students will receive the whole experience of taking a college course, preparing them even more for their college career after high school.
Tuition is more affordable at a community college than at public or private colleges and universities. View the Tuition fee schedule.
Note: In-county tuition subject to changes by the State Community College Board, $15 registration fee required. Some courses, such as labs, require additional fees. Books are purchased separately.
You will be dropped from your class and still owe! If you don’t pay your tuition by the due date, you will be dropped from your class with a debt still owed to the college. If you withdraw after the 100% refund period you will still owe a debt to the college and you will receive a grade of “W” on your transcript. Sign up for a payment plan.
It is your responsibility, not the instructor’s, to officially withdraw from SCC! If you withdraw after the 100% refund date, you will still be responsible for paying your tuition.
Note: Notifying your instructor that you no longer want to take the course is not an official withdrawal from the course.
Questions?
- Contact our:
- Early College Office
- Phone: (480) 423-6271
- Office: Student Center SC-118
- [email protected]