Early College programs enable a high school student to enroll in a college course for both high school and college-level credit. ASU Three Rivers currently has two early college programs that offer three different models of dual or concurrent enrollment.
1. The DEAL (Dually Enrolled Accelerated Learning) Program with classes taught on the ASUTR campus or online by an ASUTR instructor. In this model, the student receives an ASUTR Partnership Scholarship for one course and the second course is paid by the district or student.
2. The Concurrent Enrollment Program (CEP)
· with classes taught at the high school and the instructor provided by the high school. With this model, the student receives an ASUTR Partnership Scholarship which covers the cost of tuition and most fees.
OR
· with classes taught at the high school and the instructor provided by ASUTR. With this model, the student pays only tuition (no fees).
**With all three models, the student may also be responsible for books and class materials depending on their school's MOU.
Admission & Enrollment
Admission & enrollment requirements of ASUTR reflect the Arkansas Department of Higher Education and ASUTR policies.
· Successfully completed the eighth grade.
· Be currently enrolled and approved by the participating accredited high school or secondary school
· Complete the college application for admission
· Submit current minimum placement scores
***Courses offered through the Early College Programs are part of the Arkansas College Transfer System (ACTS) that guarantees the transfer of general education credits to public colleges and universities in Arkansas when the student earns a “C” or higher in the course.
~Students are not eligible for federal financial aid while participating in Early College Programs but financial aid and scholarship eligibility will not be affected after graduating high school.
Schools offering ASUTR Early College Programs
Concurrent Enrollment Program (CEP):
· Benton
· Bismarck
· Glen Rose
· Poyen
DEAL Program:
· Arkansas Christian Academy
· Avilla Christian Academy
· Bismarck
· Magnet Cove
· Malvern
· Ouachita