Middle Georgia Technical College

High School Programs

Middle Georgia Technical College offers the following options for high school students.

Articulated Credit

High School Seniors… did you know that you can receive MGTC credit for classes that you take while in high school? A list of eligible programs and classes are available in your counselor’s office.

Dual Enrollment - HOPE

The Dual Enrollment- HOPE Program offers high school students the opportunity to earn both college credit and high school credit toward graduation.

Students may take technical courses within a diploma program or technical certificate of credit (TCC). Core academic courses may not be taken under Dual Enrollment – HOPE. When a course has been successfully completed, students earn both college credit and high school units.

Want to find out what programs are available? Want to find out if you meet the requirements? Ask you counselor for more information or call 478-988-6800 x4006.

Dual Enrollment - ACCEL

Get a jump start on your college academic courses while still enrolled in high school. The Dual Enrollment – ACCEL Program provides high school students with the opportunity to earn both college degree-level credit and high school credit for academic courses.

A complete list of eligible courses is available on the Georgia Student Finance Commission website (www.gsfc.org). When a course has been successfully completed, students earn both college credit and high school units.

Ask your high school counselor for further information and application.

Joint Enrollment

Can’t fit dual enrollment into your high school schedule but still want to get a head start? Consider Joint Enrollment. You can take courses at MGTC after your regular school hours. Don’t meet the entrance requirements for MGTC? Take this opportunity to take the courses you need to be regularly admitted after high school graduation.

Students receive college credit only for Joint Enrollment.

Mini-Core

The mini-core agreement is an agreement between the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) and the University System of Georgia. It guarantees, for qualified students, the transfer of the following courses (with a grade of C or better) from any TCSG college to any public college or university in Georgia:

• ENG 191 Composition and Rhetoric I
• ENG 193 Composition and Rhetoric II
• MAT 190 Math Modeling
• MAT 191 College Algebra
• MAT 194 Precalculus

Testing

All Georgia technical colleges use the ASSET and/or COMPASS placement exams as an admissions instrument for placement and advising of new students. The ASSET consists of three 25-minute tests: Writing (English) Skills, Reading Skills, and Numerical Skills. For selected diploma programs, and all degree programs, a fourth test, Elementary Algebra, is required.

The ASSET and COMPASS exams are composed of multiple-choice items. Sample items and instructions for each of the basic skills are available from the CARE Center on the campus of MGTC.

Appropriate SAT and ACT scores are also acceptable for admission to Middle Georgia Technical College.

Fees

There is a one-time $15 application fee to enroll at Middle Georgia Technical College, as well as a $35 per quarter technology fee. Both fees are waived for students in high school.

Financial Aid

You may be eligible to receive either the HOPE Scholarship or Grant while still in high school. Below are the requirements:

HOPE Scholarship Requirements:

• Must meet all HOPE Scholarship Requirements.
• Must be used for degree level courses.

HOPE Grant Requirements:

• Must be a Georgia resident for at least 1 year or an active military dependent.
• No age limit or minimum GPA required for entrance.
• Can be used for diploma or certificate programs at any technical college in the state of Georgia.
• Must maintain a 2.0 GPA and complete 67 percent of all course work attempted.