Dual Enrollment

Get a Jump-Start on College

Dual Enrollment is a cost-effective way for high school students to get a head start on college. It allows high school students to enroll in college courses offered at their high school as well as save money and time. Courses vary by high school and can be paired with Concurrent Enrollment to help students achieve their post-secondary certificate and degree goals.

Benefits

• Accelerate time to degree completion -- A bachelor's degree typically takes four years to complete. By taking courses while in high school, you can complete your degree sooner.
• Save money -- Save 75 percent* on college tuition compared to most Arizona four-year universities
• Easy transferring -- Most academic credits easily transfer to public universities in Arizona. They may also be accepted at private or out-of-state institutions. Always check with the receiving institution to verify transferability and applicability to your major and degree.
• Build confidence -- Going to college is stressful under the best circumstances. Participating in our dual credit program offers you a way to ease the transition from high school to college by supporting you with a strong system of services geared toward making you a successful student.

Fall 2025 Dual Enrollment - Registration opens July 21st!

Dual Enrollment for Fall 2025 will open on July 21st and close on September 12th, 2025. Class lists can be found on the link for High School Partners and classes on the left of the page. Registration forms will be found on your Maricopa Student Center.

You may begin your college application and submission of identification and Under 18 Financial disclosures now through links in your Student Center as well.

For information about dual enrollment please contact [email protected] or visit with your MCC/MPS Academic Advisor

Important Information - FERPA Pin Required for Student Account Disclosure

FERPA is the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and is a Federal law that protects the privacy of your education records. The FERPA PIN (Personal Identification Number) has been an option available to you as a student to use to verify your identity when calling in, chatting, texting, etc. Due to the Federal Trade Commission Safeguards Rule which is a part of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, we are instituting the use of a FERPA PIN as the main method of verifying your identity.

As part of the FERPA PIN, you can now authorize third-parties (such as parents, guardians, spouses, employers, or others) to have access to specific information on your student account by submitting and adding the 3rd party to your list of authorized persons and/or organizations. Staff are not able to assign/change your FERPA PIN. When in-person, you may be required to verify your identification with a photo ID.

Dual Enrollment Steps to Enroll

As a Dual Enrollment student, you will follow the steps below to complete your registration to Mesa Community College. During the process, you’ll set up a student account, apply for admission, and complete the enrollment steps in one seamless application.

• Have all test scores, high school transcripts, and ID authentication documents ready for use.
• Plan to complete any required placement exams prior to starting the DE Steps to Enroll for quicker processing.

Step 1 – New Students must get admitted to MCC

• First you will complete the High School Student Admissions Application HERE
• You will be required to submit ID Authentication as part of this process. ID Authentication must be on file before you can enroll.
• Upon completion of Step 1, you will have successfully applied for admissions, have an MCC ID number, an MEID, and password.
• *Returning Students will need their MEID/Password to begin the registration process and will not need to re-apply for admission.
  • If you forgot your MEID/Password, please visit the Self Service Password Reset page. Once confirmed, proceed to Step 2.

Step 2 – View Available Classes; Determine Placement & Course Requirements

• Click on your high school and then select "see available classes."
• Identify the course in which you plan to enroll and ensure you meet the admissions requirements listed for the course. Take note of the following: MCCCD Course Number, MCCCD Course Title, Credits, and 5 digit class number, & Instructor Name. You will need this information to proceed with Step 3.
• If you do not meet the course prerequisite (admission requirements), you may need to complete an EdReady Placement Exam online.
  • All students under the age of 18 will be required to demonstrate college readiness for the purpose of admissions. This can be accomplished by self-reporting an unweighted, High School GPA of 2.0 or greater. Students unable to self-report a high school GPA of 2.0, will take the EdReady Reading assessment with a recommended score of 75 or higher. This policy will not impact placement requirements for individual course(s).
• If a placement test is required, test scores will be uploaded 24-48 hours after completion of your test.
• Before you proceed to Step 3, you will need to identify the course (s) you wish to enroll in. Follow the steps below to search for your available courses by high school.

Step 3 – Complete Dual Enrollment Student Online Registration

In this step, students will need to provide the information below in order to determine eligibility for registration into dual enrollment classes. This will be done through forms listed in your Student Center. They will include:

• ID Authentication
• Parent/ Guardian Responsibility And Consent for students under the age of 18
• Class Enrollment Form - You will need to list the desired dual enrollment course(s) for enrollment. (Course details will be needed from Step 2)
• You will be able to submit test scores or transcripts to show eligibility with in the form.

Please allow 5-7 business days for your request to be processed. Communication will be sent to your Student MCC email address identifying the approved course (s). If your request cannot be approved, you will be notified of the reason and provided an opportunity to re-submit your request.

Step 4 – Pay tuition and fees

Once you have successfully enrolled into dual enrollment courses, you will need to make your tuition payment. Failure to make tuition payment in full may result in your being withdrawn from dual enrollment courses. The final deadline to pay or submit a tuition payment plan is September 19th, 2025.

• Pay online at your Student Center, over the phone (480-461-7600), or submit a student tuition payment plan.

Maricopa Grant

2025-2026 Maricopa Grant tuition assistance is available as a resource of the Maricopa County Community College District for Dual Enrollment students attending Mesa Community College. Tuition assistance is available on a first-come, first-serve basis with a final deadline of September 12th, 2025.

Apply early and accurately for the Maricopa Grant, as funds are limited.

• Students must demonstrate financial need
• Students must demonstrate Arizona residency
• Open to grade levels 9-12
• Up to a maximum 6 credits per academic year (Fall & Spring Only)
• Maricopa Grant Application Here