Early College (Dual Enrollment) Program
Earn college credit while in high school.
Early College at Greenville Technical College (GTC) is designed for motivated high school age students from Greenville County schools, charter schools, private schools, online academies, etc. who seek academic challenges and want to get a head start on advanced academic goals.
Getting an early start on college credits will:
- Save you time and money
- Let you experience college classes
- Help you explore academically-centered career planning
- Allow you to lighten your load or finish college ahead of schedule
Students should coordinate dual enrollment through an academic advisor (a high school counselor, a homeschool association advisor, etc).
Mission:
Dual Enrollment and Early College exposes students to opportunities, provides students with access to college courses, removes barriers, and transforms lives through early exposure to industry and higher education.
Vision:
Dual Enrollment and Early College provides high school students with opportunities to pursue credentials for employment, transferability, and degree completion through innovation, forward-thinking, and industry partnerships.
For acceptance into the Early College (Dual Enrollment) Program, you’ll need to meet the following requirements:
- Be a current high school student - 16 years of age or older who has completed English 3. Students who are younger, but who otherwise qualify, may contact the Early College office to request consideration for an exception.
The following documentation will be required – see details below under 'Step 2 - Prepare Documentation':
- Verification of US Legal Presence
- Up-to-date high school transcript (unofficial)
- Acceptable SAT/ACT scores or GTC placement exam (Accuplacer)
- Release of Information form (FERPA)
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that protects the privacy of the educational records of students.
- All students who participate in Early College must have a Release of Information (FERPA) form on file. The FERPA form allows the Early College school counselor to register & complete course changes for students, verify attendance, and receive grade report information. Parents have access to the same, to include billing, academic misconduct, grades and admissions information.
The following are some working guidelines for the Greenville Technical College Early College program:
- Students must have accountability for their enrollment in college courses. Students should develop advocacy skills and learn to communicate with instructors on their own regarding academic matters.
- Parents should not have direct contact with college instructors (email, text, phone) regarding their student’s grades and academic progress. Parents should not anticipate receipt of ongoing and specific updates from college instructors regarding their students’ academic progress throughout the semester.
- While parents should not contact instructors regarding students’ grades and academic progress, parents may attend a student-instructor conference. Meetings should be arranged and guided by the student rather than the parent.
Upcoming Admissions Dates
Please check the course schedules page for details on the acceptable drop period for individual classes.
| Credit Hours | Graduating 2021 |
Graduating 2022 |
Graduating 2023 |
Graduating |
Out-of-County Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $60.00 | $90.00 | $120.00 | $120.00 | $196.00 |
| 2 | $120.00 | $180.00 | $240.00 | $240.00 | $392.00 |
| 3 | $180.00 | $270.00 | $360.00 | $360.00 | $588.00 |
| 4 | $240.00 | $360.00 | $480.00 | $480.00 | $784.00 |
| 5 | $300.00 | $450.00 | $600.00 | $600.00 | $980.00 |
| 6 | $360.00 | $420.00 | $540.00 | $540.00 | $1,176.00 |
| 7 | $420.00 | $490.00 | $630.00 | $630.00 | $1,372.00 |
| 8 | $480.00 | $560.00 | $720.00 | $720.00 | $1,568.00 |
| 9 | $540.00 | $630.00 | $810.00 | $810.00 | $1,764.00 |
| 10 | $600.00 | $700.00 | $900.00 | $900.00 | $1,960.00 |
| 11 | $660.00 | $770.00 | $990.00 | $990.00 | $2,156.00 |
| 12 | $720.00 | $840.00 | $1,080.00 | $1,080.00 | $2,352.00 |
*Anticipated Graduation Year
Tuition for in-county students is locked as indicated above.
For out-of-county students, as allowed by law, Greenville Technical College will review tuition and fee rates every year and make needed adjustments. Note: This model is subject to change if there are significant changes to Lottery Tuition Assistance including the elimination of the use of LTA for high school students. We strongly encourage all students to take at least 6 credit hours.
** Inclusive Access courses have associated fees that cover book rental and on-line book access. Find out more about Inclusive Access in our FAQ.
Please be aware that the final amounts for student accounts (billing/fees) may take up to 4 weeks to be completed. Flex start courses may take longer which means your total bill may not be ready until 8 weeks after the start of the semester.
After you have taken Early College classes as a high school student, you may decide to continue your education with Greenville Technical College. GTC has smaller classes and quality instructors with one of the most affordable higher education options in the state – plus you can transfer your credits to an accredited university if you want to pursue a bachelor’s degree.
Ready to get started?
The first step is to complete the college application, which is different from the one you completed for Early College. Find more details when you visit the steps to enrollment. Once you've been accepted, you will then need to submit a Program of Study Change Form found under Student Records on the Student Forms page. This will transition you from Early College to your new program of study.
13th Year scholarship opportunity for graduates of GTC Affiliated Charter High Schools
(Greenville Technical College Charter, Brashier Middle College, and Greer Middle College)
13th-year Scholarship Application (pdf) »
Transferring credits:
- PATH – Learn about transfer options at Greenville Technical College
- SC Trac – Use SC Trac to see how your Early College courses will transfer to other South Carolina colleges and universities
Need your GTC Early College Transcript?
- Visit Official transcript request to request Greenville Technical College transcripts through Parchment service
Director of Early College
Tameka Brown
(864) 250-6722
Tameka.Brown@gvltec.edu
Assistant Director of Early College
Ron Bachman
(864) 236-6521
Ron.Bachman@gvltec.edu
Administrative Coordinator
Sharyn Gmerek
(864) 250-8733
Sharyn.Gmerek@gvltec.edu
Office location
Dreisbach/Anderson Student Success Center
Barton Campus, Building 102
506 S. Pleasantburg Drive
Greenville, SC 29607
CONTACT US
Sharyn Gmerek
Administrative Coordinator
(864) 250-8733
EarlyCollege@gvltec.edu
Office location
Dreisbach/Anderson Student Success Center
Barton Campus, Building 102
506 S. Pleasantburg Drive
Greenville, SC 29607