How to Apply
These steps pertain to students attending public schools. For information regarding students who are homeschooled, please visit the page for Parents.
- Step 1 – Apply for Admission
- Create an account and start a new application for the term you plan to begin taking classes
- Choose High School Dual Enrollment as your student type
- Step 2 – Check Your Email
- Watch for your acceptance email (1-2 business days) with your student number (A#)
- Look for a separate email with your alabama.edu claim code and account setup instructions
- Activate your alabama.edu email account
- Step 3 – Meet with Your School Counselor
- Contact your high school counselor after applying
- Your counselor will submit course approvals through the ESCC Counselor Portal
- No student forms are required
- Step 4 – Required Records
- Your counselor will send:
- Official high school transcript
- Placement scores (ACT, Accuplacer, or qualifying scores)
- Approved course requests
- Your counselor will send:
- Step 5 – Registration & Confirmation
- ESCC registers you for approved classes
- Log into your MyESCC account using your alabama.edu email and the password you created when claiming your account to view your schedule
Now, you’re ready to start classes!
Important Dates to Remember
Please note that your high school’s deadlines may be earlier than the dates shown below.
| Deadline Type | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Priority Submission Deadline | March 31 |
| Fall Final Deadline | August 1 |
| Spring Priority Submission Deadline | October 31 |
| Spring Final Deadline | December 1 |
| Summer Priority Submission Deadline | March 31 |
| Summer Final Deadline | May 1 |
Cost
For the 2025 – 2026 school year, ESCC is fortunate to be able to fully fund the tuition, fees and book rentals for all Dual Enrollment students, made possible by the Workforce Develop Grant (awarded annually). Students who fail or withdraw from a course will be responsible for paying the tuition, fees, and book rentals should they decide to retake that course.