High school students can often earn free college credits through dual enrollment programs, through which they can enroll in college-level courses.  While some state policies specify that students are responsible for tuition, others require that the participating institutions pay the tuition. And some states pick up the tab themselves.

For more information on the dual enrollment policies of all 50 states please see:

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State Dual Enrollment Policies: Addressing Access and Quality (CCRC Brief No. 26)

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State Dual Enrollment Policies: Addressing Access and Quality Report (Full-length report)

Information about the Community College Research Center’s research in this area is contained under Accelerating Student Success through Credit-Based Transition Programs