GSFC report shows growth in dual enrollment; committee hears details of eligibility, process and costs

President Riley of the Georgia Student Finance Commission presented the commission’s annual dual enrollment report to the Georgia House Higher Education Committee on Feb. 19, saying expenditures have increased 84% since fiscal year 2016 and the program remains popular.

Riley said the report, covering fiscal years 2016–2024, shows substantial enrollment growth after the pandemic, with current program expenditures approaching and exceeding the $100 million range. She told the committee that about 92% of dual-enrollment course attempts in FY2024 resulted in passing grades and that many dual-enrollment participants enroll in HOPE-eligible postsecondary institutions within a year of high school.

Why it matters: Committee members noted that dual enrollment accelerates credential attainment and can produce both back-end cost savings and near-term budget impacts because the state funds multiple payments when a student participates.

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