Calculation of the student's GPA by state colleges and universities may not include all courses required by the State of Florida. An example is a vocational arts course. Students who complete this rigorous course of study and successfully pass the AP examination may receive college credit for the course. The Dual Enrollment program is offered in conjunction with Hillsborough Community College. It provides an opportunity for students to earn high school and college credit simultaneously.
Courses apply as well to the high school diploma.
Students who earn more than 30 Dual Enrollment credits may be required to start college as transfer students.