The Pittsburgh Promise advances Promise scholarship funds that may await students upon high school graduation to use toward dual enrollment courses (college courses taken before high school graduation).
To qualify, students must:
Promise scholarship funds used toward dual enrollment will be deducted from students’ postsecondary Promise scholarship, if they are eligible upon graduation.
Students may request advances on their Promise Scholarship to cover the cost of dual enrollment courses at:
1. Register for a Dual Enrollment or College in High School Course
For CCAC Dual Enrollment, you will need to create an account at discover.ccac.edu, complete and submit the CCAC Dual Enrollment Supplemental Fill In Form to CCAC, connect with a CCAC advisor to register, and any other steps required for the specific course you wish to take.
For College in High School, if you attend a participating high school, you may register with La Roche University College in High School, Seton Hill University College in High School and University of Pittsburgh College in High School.
Students will receive CHS registration instructions directly from their high school teachers.
Please contact the school where you are enrolling for more specific information about registration and payment deadlines.
If you have questions, please contact dualenrollment@pittsburghpromise.org.
2. Apply for scholarship funds from the Promise.
After registering with the school, complete the Promise Scholarship Advance and Release Form. This is your official request to have the Promise cover your dual enrollment costs.
We advise you to submit this form well before the school’s payment deadline so we can add your name and course selection to our roster with each school.
If you need a paper version of the Scholarship Advance and Release form, you may download a copy here and submit it to dualenrollment@pittsburghpromise.org.
What are the requirements to take advantage of the Dual Enrollment program?
To qualify, the student must be in 10th, 11th, or 12th grade, be on track to graduate by 2028, and have been enrolled in PPS (or one of its charters) and lived in the city of Pittsburgh since 9th grade. Funding of courses by The Promise does not imply or guarantee postsecondary scholarship eligibility upon graduation.
How many courses does the Promise cover per semester?
At CCAC, the Promise will advance scholarship funds for up to 1 course (up to 4 credits) per fall or spring semester. Students may seek Promise approval to take more than one course during the summer semester. For CHS dual enrollment courses, there is no per-semester course limit.
Does The Pittsburgh Promise pay for online dual enrollment courses?
Yes, at CCAC!
Does The Pittsburgh Promise pay for books?
Yes, the Promise covers the cost of required books for dual enrollment courses at CCAC.
How will I know if course credits will transfer to another university or institution after I graduate?
CCAC has articulation agreements with 29 colleges and universities that facilitate easy credit transfers in 125 programs. Students should contact CCAC and speak with a transfer counselor to discuss how credits may transfer to another institution. Promise funding does not imply or guarantee credit transferability.
How do I know if Dual Enrollment is right for me?
For many, Dual Enrollment offers savings of time and funds by allowing students to take courses at a reduced cost, explore majors, and complete essential courses before college begins. Students and families should discuss Dual Enrollment options and how they align with postsecondary plans with their high school guidance counselor.
Does The Pittsburgh Promise cover the cost of transportation?
No. It is the responsibility of the student and their family to get to and from the CCAC campus.
Will The Promise pay for dual enrollment at schools other CCAC or one of the approved CHS programs?
Students may inquire at dualenrollment@pittsburghpromise.org if they are interested in dual enrollment opportunities at institutions other than these, which may be considered during summers only.
