Completing college-level coursework in high school can have several benefits for high schoolers. Students enrolled in dual credit classes can: Earn college credit and high school credit for the same coursework , Save time spent in a postsecondary degree program by completing credit hours in high school , Save money on a degree program in states where reduced or school-funded tuition is offered* , Experience college-level coursework and greater academic rigor , Explore academic and career fields of interest in greater depth to discover their passion , Complete specialized courses that can provide an early path to a career