NORTH PLATTE, Neb.-Enrolling in dual credit classes at Mid-Plains Community College is more affordable than ever.
MPCC is offering a $10 per credit hour discount for the spring semester. That makes the cost of tuition and fees $102 per credit hour – down from the previous rate of $112 per credit hour.
Dual credit courses count toward both high school and college credit simultaneously. They offer time and cost savings while providing students with a head start on a higher education.
The discount for the classes is possible thanks to funds appropriated by the Nebraska Legislature to promote dual credit enrollment.
“We see this as a great opportunity that will allow more students to take advantage of the many benefits of dual credit,” said Paul Knopick, MPCC area director of Early Entry and Program Development. “By lowering the cost of dual credit, we hope to help students make their college goals a reality. These funds will help more students achieve those goals and, ideally, continue on to college after high school.”
Students enrolled in dual credit classes this semester will also benefit from the discounted rate. They will receive $10 back for every credit hour they are taking. For example, those taking a three-credit hour class will receive a $30 credit on their student account that can be applied toward dual credit classes in the spring.
Any unused funds in student accounts after the spring enrollment period, approximately the end of January, will be refunded by check.
Students currently taking dual credit classes can register for spring courses Oct. 12. New students can register for spring classes during the open enrollment period that begins Oct. 19.
More information about dual credit and the opportunities it provides can be found on the Mid-Plains website at mpcc.edu/become-a-student/high-school-student.