Which of the following describes financial aid options for dual enrollment students and how they differ from standard aid?

• A. Some programs offer tuition waivers or scholarships; federal aid is limited for non-degree dual enrollment; payment may be through the school or state program.
• B. Federal aid is limited for non-degree dual enrollment, and payment is never through the school or state program.
• C. Dual enrollment always uses private loans first.
• D. No financial aid is available for dual enrollment.

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is that funding for dual enrollment often comes from sources designed specifically for high school students taking college courses, and this differs from traditional college aid. Many programs provide tuition waivers or scholarships, which reduce or eliminate the cost of classes for dual enrollment students. Federal aid is limited for non-degree dual enrollment, so typical federal grants or loans aren’t usually available in the same way as for degree-seeking college students. Instead, the tuition is often covered or paid directly through the school, district, or a state program, rather than requiring the student to pay up front and seek reimbursement. Private loans aren’t the standard route when waivers or state funding exist. So the statement that describes tuition waivers or scholarships, limited federal aid for non-degree dual enrollment, and payment through the school or state program best reflects how dual enrollment financial aid works and how it differs from standard aid.