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ACCEL Program

Want a jump start on your college classes? Moultrie Technical College offers college-level courses in English, math, social studies and other curricula for students still in high school. The ACCEL program provides qualified Georgia high school students with the opportunity to earn Post-Secondary and Carnegie Unit credits while jointly enrolled in a Georgia public high school and a college, university, or technical college. The ACCEL rule (160-4-2-34), ACCEL Tuition Grant Form, and frequently asked questions can be accessed at www.doe.k12.ga.us.
For more information, contact your high school counselor, call us, or refer to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

 

What is the ACCEL Program?
The ACCEL Program is a great way to get a jump start on earning post-secondary credit and Carnegie Units (high school credit) at the same time. This program focuses on three academic courses:

  • The fourth unit of English
  • The fourth unit of mathematics
  • The third unit of social studies

Additionally, students may enroll in appropriate elective courses as approved by the high school counselor.

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Who is eligible for the ACCEL Program?

  • Students who are enrolled in a Georgia public high school.
  • Students who are classified as juniors or seniors, or are at least 16 years of age.
  • Students who meet the joint enrollment requirements of your high school and Moultrie Technical College.

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How are students selected to participate in the ACCEL Program?
All prospective students must complete the required paperwork and participate in an ACCEL advisement session at their high school. If you meet the local requirements and understand the pros and cons of ACCEL participation, then you can apply to Moultrie Technical College. Once accepted for enrollment, you must complete the ACCEL Tuition Grant Form and submit it to Moultrie Technical College. Get this form from your high school counselor, or you can find it online at: http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/curriculum/instruction/pso.asp

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Is there a specific grade point average (GPA) or SAT score needed to enroll in a Post-Secondary institution or technical college?
No. These requirements are specific to each post-secondary institution.

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How is my high school notified of my enrollment, grades, and credits?
Moultrie Technical College will notify your high school of your enrollment, grades, and credits.

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How are Carnegie units awarded?
Local boards of education will award one Carnegie unit for each 7.5 quarter hours or 5 semester hours successfully completed by a student in an approved PSO course.

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Do grades in ACCEL courses affect my high school GPA?
Yes. Grades for approved ACCEL courses are reported by Moultrie Technical College to your high school and will count the same as grades earned at your high school.

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What are the requirements to participate in the ACCEL Program?

  • Be enrolled in a Georgia public high school.
  • Be classified as a junior or senior.
  • Be at least 16 years old.
  • Meet joint enrollment requirements at Moultrie Technical College and your high school.
  • Be on track for graduation.
  • Complete the required paperwork.
  • Participate in an ACCEL advisement session at your high school.

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How do I apply?
To apply for the ACCEL Program, simply complete the Moultrie Technical College application and mail it to the following address:

Moultrie Technical College
Attn: Director of Admissions
800 Veterans Parkway North
Moultrie, GA 31788

Upon being accepted to Moultrie Technical College, you need to obtain an ACCEL Tuition Grant Form from your high school counselor, or you can get one online at the Georgia Department of Education's web site: http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/curriculum/instruction/pso.asp. Complete this form and return it to your high school. Your counselor will guide you through the rest of the process.

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When can courses be taken?
Courses may be taken in the fall, winter, and spring quarters. Courses taken during the summer quarter are NOT reimbursable through the ACCEL Program.

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What costs are covered in the ACCEL Program?
ACCEL covers tuition fees and any fees directly related to a particular course, such as lab fees. ACCEL does not cover books or fees relating to registration, application, security, activities, health, athletics, or parking. You are responsible for these fees, if they apply. ACCEL will not cover any costs beyond the coursework a student would normally have an opportunity to experience at the high school; i.e., six FTE segments, or 15 semester hours, for a full load at the Post-Secondary institution. For more information, refer to the Georgia Board of Education Rule, 160-4-2-.16, paragraph (2) (b).

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What expenses are the responsibility of the students?
You are responsible for:

  1. Any instructional material that will become the personal property of the student (books, specialized tools, calculators, etc.).
  2. Fees not related to instruction (student activity, health, parking, etc.)
  3. Transportation (unless covered in a student's IEP).

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Will the school system pay the student's tuition?
The Department of Education maintains a Post-Secondary Dual Credit Program grants account from which payments to eligible institutions are made upon receiving the student's ACCEL tuition grant form.

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Are ACCEL students exempted from the state's assessment requirement for graduation?
No. ACCEL students must take the Georgia high school graduation test.
For more information on the ACCEL Program, contact your high school counselor or contact Dr. Bob Moore at the Georgia Department of Education:

Dr. Bob Moore
1766 Twin Towers East
Atlanta, Georgia 30334-5040
(404)656-0913
bmoore@doe.k12.ga.us

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