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Accelerate College Dual Credit Program

Accelerate College Dual Credit Program was established for residents of Illinois attending Dundee-Crown High School, hampshire High School, Jacobs High School, St. Charles East or St. Charles North High School. The award provides up to one year of free community college credit while in high school through dual enrollment at Elgin Community College. The program is funded by the school district.

Promise Typology Category 

Uncategorized

State 

Illinois

Residency Requirement 

State

K-12 School Attendance Requirement 

Two or More High Schools

Type of Award 

Dual Enrollment

Financial Award is Limited to Students with Financial Need 

No

Financial Award is Limited to Students who Meet Academic Achievement Requirements 

Yes

Disbursement of Financial Aid 

First Dollar

Year Requirement for Full Aid 

1

Sponsored by Single Agency 

Yes

Program Offers Support Services 

Yes