Coming in at $150, Trine University Dual Enrollment is among the best price options in the USA. Homeschool students from any state can enroll, and they have a lot of courses! This dual enrollment program is fully online asynchronous (no set meeting times) all courses are taught by regular Trine professors, and they even accept CLEP. This post highlights all the Homeschooling for College Credit points you need to know.
Tuition
Tuition is $50 per credit (most courses are 3 credits = $150)
To find when tuition is due you can visit Trine’s dual enrollment billing site to see the dates for the current term. Remember that bill will be sent out after the term starts and will be addressed to your student. To pay for your student’s tuition, you can pay by phone or using our one-time payment site.
How to Enroll
- Apply – If you have never taken a course at Trine, you will need to submit an application. Follow the instructions provided for applying to Trine’s dual enrollment program.
- Find Available Courses – Use the course search page to explore the available courses.
- Submit Course Request – Once you’ve applied and found your desired course, you can submit a course request.
- Enrollment – After you’re officially enrolled in a course, you will receive a confirmation email that includes your class schedule.
- Student Account Access -After enrollment, you’ll receive an email sent to your personal email address with your Trine account login details. For help accessing your account and Trine Outlook email, visit our resource page: “How do I sign into my account and Trine Outlook email“.
CLEP Acceptance
A maximum of 90 transfer credits from college/university transfer courses, college-level examinations, military coursework, or experiential learning can apply toward a baccalaureate degree. Up to 45 transfer credits can apply toward an associate degree.
Degree Specific Pathways
Each pathway will advance you to a degree of your choosing. Most of the pathways, if completed, will give you sophomore standing upon acceptance to Trine. These pathways allow you to make informed decisions when choosing a dual enrollment course. These give you directions in course options to ensure that the courses you take are meaningful and apply to the degree of interest. Click on the links below for more information on each pathway.
- Applied Health Science
- Life Sciences (Biology) Education
- Business Administration
- Science/Chemistry Education
- Communication
- Criminal Justice
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Technology
- Cybersecurity
- Design Engineering Technology
- Elementary Education
- English
- English/Language Arts Education
- Engineering
- Exercise Science
- Health Sciences/Physical Education
- Mathematics Education
- Math and Actuarial Science
- Pre-Nursing
- Psychology
- Science
- Social Science Education
- Surgical Technology
- Extended Reality
Dual Enrollment Certificate Program
You can earn one of four professional certifications as a student in Trine University’s dual enrollment program. Providing college-level learning at greatly reduced tuition rates, Trine’s certificates allow you to gain in-demand skills along with industry-recognized credentials, giving you an advantage whether you continue on to college or the workforce.
What certificate programs are available?
Trine University offers the following certificate programs to dual-enrollment students:Accounting
The Accounting certificate will prepare you for jobs in public accounting, private industry, government and non-profit organizations. You also will be equipped to pursue an accounting degree.
Coursework explores topics that include processing accounting information, accrual accounting, budgeting, comprehensive accounting theory and practice, basic concepts of tax law, and income tax preparation and research. Students will develop their accounting skills by using tools to complete the accounting cycle, including software applications.
You’ll be prepared for these careers:
- Accounting Clerk
- Bookkeeper
- Tax Preparer
- Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk
- Payroll Clerk
- Auditing Clerk
Printable course checklistAdministrative Professional
The Administrative Professional certificate will prepare you for organizational and managerial positions in government, law, banking, health care, education, manufacturing, franchising and other areas, or for degree programs where office management and related expertise are essential. You will be equipped to succeed in both small and large employment settings.
You’ll be prepared for these careers:
- Administrative Assistant
- Executive Assistant
- Office Manager
- Receptionist
- Customer Service Representative
- Data Entry Clerk
- Human Resources Assistant
- Project Coordinator
- Legal Assistant
Printable course checklistHealthcare Billing and Coding
The Healthcare Billing and Coding program introduces you to the fundamentals of medical billing and coding, and will prepare you to function in medical billing or coding departments as well as billing or coding facilities. You will be able to recognize the association between the delivery of healthcare services and the need to appropriately secure payment.
You’ll be prepared for these careers:
- Medical Biller
- Medical Coder
- Health Information Technician
- Revenue Cycle Specialist
- Claims Examiner
- Coding Compliance Specialist
- Billing Specialist
- Medical Office Administrator
Printable course checklistInformation Systems
When you complete the Information Systems certificate, you will be qualified for positions in the information technology (IT) industry. You will explore topics including computer processing, operating systems, using programming to solve complex business problems, networking management, and data management and visualization.
The program will prepare you to pursue a degree in the field or begin these careers:
- IT Support Specialist
- Systems Analyst
- Database Administrator
- Network Administrator
- Information Security Analysts
- Web Developer
- Project Manager
- Business Analyst
