Eligibility

Dual Enrollment - Maximum of 8 credits per semester (Fall, Spring or Summer)

• 6th – 9th Grade Students
  • I have four high school credits (at least one in Math and one in English)
  • I have an unweighted GPA of at least 3.5.
  • I have college-ready test scores or plan to take a test soon. (Valid two years from the test date)

• 10th – 12th Grade Students
  • I have an unweighted GPA of at least 3.0.
    • SLS 1501 Exception (12th Grade ONLY)
    • Seniors with a GPA between 2.75-2.99 may enroll in SLS1501 ONLY in the Spring.
  • I have college-ready test scores or plan to take a test soon. (Valid two years from the test date)
    • 12 Credit Limit Exception (10th – 12th Grade ONLY)
      • Must have college-ready test scores in at least one subject area. 
      • Students deficient in placement areas can enroll in one class at a time and a maximum of 12 credits total at PBSC. Must submit new scores to continue.

• Early Admission Students (12th Grade) – Full-time (min. 12 credits) (Fall & Spring)
  • I have an unweighted GPA of at least 3.2.
  • I have college-ready test scores or plan to take a test soon. (Valid two years from the test date)
  • I have an official recommendation letter from my principal/designee.
    • Home Education students can submit a recommendation from a parent.

• Career and Technical Certificate Dual Enrollment (10th – 12th Grade)
  • I have an unweighted GPA of at least 2.0.
  • I have eligible TABE Scores  for my desired CCP program (for programs 450+ clock hours)
    • TABE not required for programs less than 450 clock hours.
    • TABE Exemption: ACT/SAT/PERT scores at college level (within two years of program start date).
    • The student or guardian is responsible for all TABE testing fees.
  • Availability depends on the program and varies by semester.

NOTE:  Students may take the PERT or ACCUPLACER at no cost on their first attempt at PBSC. See Steps 1 and 2 below for info on registering. 

Palm Beach Central's Dual Enrollment Steps
2023-2024 Dual Enrollment Powerpoint
Palm Beach Central Early Admission Permission and Agreement
PBSC Authorization Form
PBSC Dual Enrolment Test Scores Requirements
FAU Dual Enrollment
FAU Early Admission
FAU Early Admission Agreement and Permission Forms
Textbook Request Form
UF Dual Enrollment
Dual Enrollment Course Equivalency List
AICE/AP College Credit By Exam

Financial Aid Assistance Presentation:

Presentation

Bright Futures Application:

https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/SAPHOME/SAPHOME

Bright Futures Requirements:

https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/PDF/BFHandbookChapter1.pdf

Bright Futures Award Amounts:

https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/PDF/BFHandbookChapter2.pdf

Bright Futures Award Amounts for Private Florida Universities: 

https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/PDF/BFPrivateAwards.pdf

FAFSA Resources:

FAFSA Info

Progress Report Timeline:

Quarter 1: 9/8/23
Quarter 2: 11/17/23
Quarter 3: 2/9/23
Quarter 4: 4/19/24

Report Card Timeline:

Quarter 1: 10/20/23
Quarter 2: 1/17/24
Quarter 3: 4/1/24
Quarter 4: TBD (after receipt of EOC scores by the State)

Please make sure that your parents' email, and home address are accurate on SIS as distribution will be based on those records.

• Electronic Transcripts 

  Students may send Unofficial Transcripts for free, or Official Transcripts at a cost of $6.

  • Click Here for instructions to send UNOFFICIAL Transcripts
  • Click Here for instructions to send OFFICIAL Transcripts

  Please Note:

  • All transcripts will include test scores and immunization records.
  • ACT, SAT or AP Test scores must be transmitted by College Board or ACT
  • AICE Transcripts
    • To ensure your college or university receives a record of your Cambridge (AICE) exam scores in a timely manner, submit a transcript request to Cambridge International in the spring of your senior year. You can make that request through Cambridge International’s US Grade Transcript Service.
    • As a reminder, transcripts are not sent to colleges and universities during the college application process. You will only request a Cambridge (AICE) transcript after you have accepted an offer of admission.
    • Dual enrollment students who need to have their AICE scores sent to Palm Beach State College can make that request to Ms. Tamayo at evana.tamayo@palmbeachschools.org
    • Palm Beach Central High School's Centre Number is US679.

  Contact:
  Ms. Jan Sharkey and/or Ms. Lisandra Argudo