Scholarships
Jax State's Dual Enrollment program offers scholarship opportunities in fall in spring semesters through our J-STEAM and Ambassador scholarship programs.
Dual Enrollment
Big Opportunity. Small Price Tag.
Jax State Lowers Dual Enrollment Tuition to $33 per Credit Hour
Jacksonville State University is opening doors for high school students like never before — and making sure their path to college starts with both value and support.
Thanks to a reduced tuition rate that was approved by the Board of Trustees, all in-state students and out-of-state online students participating in Jax State’s Dual Enrollment program beginning in Fall 2025 will now pay just $33 per credit hour, or $99 for a standard 3-hour course. That’s a savings of over 80% compared to the previous rate and positions Jax State among the most affordable programs of its kind in Alabama. Dual Enrollment students at Jax State pay no fees, just tuition and books!
But at Jax State, affordability doesn’t mean limitation — it means access.
First Day Course Materials (Fall Semester)
Dual Enrollment students taking certain dual enrollment-designated courses are automatically opted in to First Day materials. If your instructor has selected digital materials for your course, you are opted in to a First Day access program that provides digital textbooks inside your Canvas course on the first day of class.Students may choose to opt-out of First Day until 9/10. Please note that opting out is for all classes for the semester and cannot be reversed. First Day charges will be removed from accounts after 9/10 for opted-out students. To opt out and learn more about first day course materials, please visit the bookstore's webpage.
Are you ready to get a head start on your college degree? Dual Enrollment allows high school students to earn credit for high school and college simultaneously. Choosing Dual Enrollment gives you the advantage of learning how to interact with college professors, improve study skills, and master time management skills that will set you up for success.
JSU offers over 90 Dual Enrollment course options taught by faculty trained to work with students in high school. Your classes can be taken at the high school campus, online, or on JSU’s campus.
What Sets Jax State Apart?
Jax State offers dual enrollment students the flexibility to choose either in-person or online formats, depending on their needs. And with no limit to how many courses students can take at the new rate, ambitious learners can build a strong foundation for their college education before graduating high school. Also, Dual Enrollment students only pay for tuition and books – no fees!Apply
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Submit your free Dual Enrollment Admissions Application |
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Request high school to send official High School Authorization Form |
*Already applied but never attended? Fill out your Application for Readmission
Dual Enrollment Admission Requirements
- 10th, 11th or 12th grade high school student
- 3.0 high school GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Approval from high school counselor or administrator
- Priority deadline for Spring 2026 dual enrollment admission application submission is December 15, 2025.
Priority deadline for Spring 2026 dual enrollment course registration is January 6, 2026.
* Students who are admitted to the university as Dual Enrollment students will receive an acceptance letter and email upon their admission.
* If you have previously been admitted but did not enroll for that term or have not been enrolled for more than one year, you will need to re-apply for dual enrollment admissions using the Readmission Application.
Find Your Career Fit with Jax Tracks for Dual Enrollment
At Jax State, we want to help you find the right path to your dream job! We know that figuring out a major can be hard, so we developed five Career Tracks to let you choose a more general grouping of careers and college majors while getting started in your dual enrollment courses.
Tuition and Scholarships
Tuition
JSU offers tuition at a reduced rate for Dual Enrollment students and no university fees.
There is no financial aid available for Dual Enrollment students, but PACT plans and military benefits may be used. Please contact Office of Financial Aid if you plan to use a prepaid tuition program to pay for DE courses. Please contact Veteran and Military Services to inquire about use of military dependent benefits. Payment plans may also be set up through the Bursar’s Office prior to the payment deadline. Visit the Office of Student Accounts for more information on payment plans and deadlines.
Exisiting Scholarships
Dual Enrollment Scholarships that have already been awarded will continue to cover the cost of one, 3-credit hour course. With the new tuition rate, those scholarships will now be valued at $99, effective Fall 2025.
Dual Credit Courses
Dual Enrollment students will earn college and high school credit simultaneously through academic, Gateway, and J-STEAM course offerings.
These courses make up what JSU refers to as General Studies Requirements. These are courses that are needed for almost every major at JSU, as well as courses that will transfer to other in-state universities. These courses also count on the high school transcript toward graduation requirements.
These courses are offered to dual students who have completed most of their high school graduation requirements and want to begin exploring a future major. The courses have been selected by academic departments as introductory courses for students and are often the first course a student would take in their major. Beyond moving past the general studies curriculum, these courses also provide dual students the opportunity to interact with JSU faculty in their field and other students who will be in their program when they become full-time Gamecocks! These courses can count on the high school transcript as Career Technical Education (CTE) or elective credit toward graduation requirements.
These are Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM)-related courses that are offered through our J-STEAM scholarship program. These courses are taught by JSU professors and provide students with opportunities to take scholarship courses that are often not offered at their high school. These courses also count on the high school transcript toward graduation requirements.
Next Steps for Admitted Students
Find Your JSU ID Number
Your nine-digit JSU Identification (ID) Number is located at the top of your admissions letter and email. You will use this number to reference your personal student information when contacting offices on campus.
Log In to MyJaxState
Your username and initial password are located at the bottom of your admissions email. You will use this username and initial password to access your MyJaxState account to view personal student information, view your account balance, and access many other student links.
Log In to Your Jax State Email Account (GEM)
Each student is assigned a Jax State E-mail account upon admission. This E-mail address is located at the bottom of your admissions letter. Visit Office 365 to log in. Please set up DUO authentication and start checking your Jax State e-mail account frequently as important information is communicated via this account.
Your nine-digit JSU Identification (ID) Number is located at the top of your admissions letter and email. You will use this number to reference your personal student information when contacting offices on campus.
Log In to MyJaxState
Your username and initial password are located at the bottom of your admissions email. You will use this username and initial password to access your MyJaxState account to view personal student information, view your account balance, and access many other student links.
Log In to Your Jax State Email Account (GEM)
Each student is assigned a Jax State E-mail account upon admission. This E-mail address is located at the bottom of your admissions letter. Visit Office 365 to log in. Please set up DUO authentication and start checking your Jax State e-mail account frequently as important information is communicated via this account.
Jax State hosts daily campus tours so you can get to know your way around the Friendliest Campus in the South!
You'll need to register for each dual enrollment course you plan to take through your MyJaxState account. Some classes may require you to take a Placement Exam prior to registration. After you've completed registration you can submit payment or enroll in a payment plan through your MyJaxState account under View Account/Make A Payment.
Canvas is Jax State's Learning Management System. You'll use this platform to work on assignments, view your grades, communicate with your teacher and classmates, and more!
We offer orientation sessions specially designed to help students get officially introduced to JSU and meet faculty, staff, and other dual enrollment students.
Important Dates
September 25: Spring DE Admission Application Opens
October 6: Course Registration Opens for Spring DE Specific Courses
October 31: Course Registration for Undergraduate Sections Opens to DE Students
December 15: Priority Deadline for Spring DE Admission App Submission
January 5: New Dual Enrollment Student Virtual Orientation
January 6: Priority Deadline for Spring DE Course Registration
January 7: Classes Begin
January 13: Payment Due
January 13: Last Day to Register or Add a Class
Contact Us
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