First-time Students

Ready to Earn College Credit While in High School?

Follow these steps to enroll in college and earn credits in your high school class that count toward your future education.

Before You Begin—What You’ll Need

To make the process smooth, have these documents ready and tasks completed:

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Identification & Lawful Presence Documents

You’ll need an accepted form of ID for authentication and verification. View the complete list of acceptable IDs. Some options include: 

  • High School ID + U.S. Birth Certificate
  • Arizona Driver’s License, Permit, or ID Card
  • U.S. Passport/Passport Card
  • Valid Permanent Resident Card
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Proof You Meet Admissions Requirement

  • Self-report your unweighted 2.0+ high school GPA on the Dual Enrollment Class Form OR
  • Take the EdReady College Reading placement test (recommended score: 75+)
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Course Placement Documents (If Required)

Some courses require one or more placement documents/assessments, such as: 

  • Unofficial High School Transcript (11th & 12th grade only)
  • SAT, ACT, or official AP score reports
  • EdReady or Accuplacer test results

Take note of the following: High School, Term, Subject Area, Catalog Number, Class Number (Example: My High School, Spring 25, ENG, 101, 12345)

Dual Enrollment Steps

If you’re a returning student, proceed directly to Step 3. 

  1. Create an account. (This applies only to first-time Dual Enrollment students.)
  2. Select the High School Students option and apply as a Dual Enrollment student.
  3. Select the Maricopa Community College that is offering your dual enrollment courses.
  4. After applying, you’ll receive your MEID (Maricopa Enterprise ID), Student ID number, and Maricopa email—keep these handy to sign into various systems!

To keep your account secure, you must set up Duo two-factor authentication before accessing your Student Center and student email. 

  1. Download the Duo Mobile app (Apple or Google Play).
  2. Log in to your Student Center and start using Duo when prompted.

Before completing your forms, find the college course info for your high school class by going to maricopa.edu/dual-contact and completing these steps:

  1. Choose the Maricopa college offering your class.
  2. Select “Class List Offerings.”
  3. Find your high school and check any prerequisites.
  4. Write down: high school, term, subject area, catalog number, and class number.

Example: My High School, Spring 25, ENG 101, 12345

Next, check your placement requirements at maricopa.edu/dual-placement to confirm what your classes require.

You may need:

  • Unofficial high school transcript (for 11th and 12th graders only)
  • SAT, ACT, or official AP score report
  • EdReady or Accuplacer placement result

Have your documentation ready, if applicable, before starting the Dual Enrollment Class Form.

Allow 10-20 minutes to complete each form.

Sign in with your Maricopa email and password at maricopa.edu/student-center

Select “Student Forms,” then “High School and Under 18 Forms.”

Begin with these required one-time forms. You must complete them the first time you participate in Dual Enrollment, but you will not need to complete them again in future semesters:

  1. ID Authentication Form: Upload your accepted ID documents.
  2. Under-18 and FERPA Release Form. If you’re under 18, your parent/legal guardian must complete a portion of this form.

After both one-time forms are complete, refresh your page to continue to the next required form:

  1. Dual Enrollment Class Form. Use the course info you gathered in Step 3 and upload any required placement documents. This form becomes available in July.

After you submit your Dual Enrollment Class Form, your registration will be completed once all course and placement requirements are verified.

Missing or incomplete requirements may delay your registration.

Once you’re registered, pay online, by phone, or in person through your college’s Student Business Services office.

To Pay Online:

  1. Log in to your Student Center at maricopa.edu/student-center
  2. Select the “Financial Account” tile
  3. Make a Payment and select “View Payment Options”

Taking classes through more than one Maricopa college? You must pay each college separately, and payment plans must be set up separately.

Note: Your college may have different tuition rates based on your high school district. For more information, visit your college’s Dual Enrollment website from the main Dual Enrollment page.

Contact your college’s Student Business Services office for payment assistance.

Questions? Contact your Dual Enrollment Office—we’re here to help!