ACCELERATED COLLEGE EDUCATION Dual Enrollment Steps to complete your enrollment.

Benefits of the ACE Program Students enroll in courses at Penn Highlands while simultaneously earning their high school diploma. College equivalent courses are taught by high school faculty on the student's high school campus. Students receive transferable college credits while attending high school. Tuition is offered at a discounted rate of $58 per credit. Students can obtain an official transcript documenting the courses they complete.

STEP ONE: ACE APPLICATION ACCESS THE ACE APPLICATION BY CLICKING HERE. While applying, keep the following in mind: On the Student page, use an email address that you check regularly since essential enrollment and payment information will be sent to the address provided on this form. Be sure to include your Social Security Number on the Demographics page. On the Parents page, select YES for the FERPA Release. On the High School page, it is important that you choose your correct school. If you are enrolled in a Career and Technology Center and your home district, you must choose the school where you are taking the ACE course.

STEP ONE: ACE APPLICATION ACCESS THE ACE APPLICATION BY CLICKING HERE. Once your application is complete, you will receive an email with log in information within 24-48 hours. You will need this information to register. For assistance, contact the ACE Hotline at 814.262.6444 for help or more information.

STEP TWO: PLACEMENT TESTING Placement Testing is required for all ACE students wishing to enroll in English, math, chemistry, or physics. Students must achieve a particular score in the discipline of math, English, or both in order to register for some college-level courses. Placement testing is available at all College locations and at select high schools. Please contact your high school guidance office to check on availability. For assistance, contact the ACE Hotline at 814.262.6444 for help or more information.

STEP TWO: PLACEMENT TESTING Visit the Student Success Center’s webpage to prepare for your placement test. For assistance, contact the ACE Hotline at 814.262.6444 for help or more information.

STEP THREE: REGISTRATION CLICK HERE TO BEGIN THE REGISTRATION PROCESS. Log in at the top of the page by using the information that was sent to the email address you provided. On the right hand side, click Add/Drop Courses, then select your term. Be sure to choose the term marked ACE. For example, if you are registering for Fall 2017, choose the option that says Fall 2017 ACE Fall Term. Select the courses you wish to take, then click the Add Courses button at the bottom of the page. For assistance, contact the ACE Hotline at 814.262.6444 for help or more information.

STEP FOUR: PAYMENT INFORMATION Students can view and pay their tuition statements by going to myPEAK. Click on the Pay for College tab at the top. On the right side, click on the link that says Course and Fee Statement/Make a Payment. Tuition can also be paid in person, over the phone, or by mail (must be received by the tuition due date). The Bursar’s Office can be reached at 814.262.6437. For assistance, contact the ACE Hotline at 814.262.6444 for help or more information.

IT Help Desk 814.262.6470 helpdesk@pennhighlands.edu QUESTIONS? Hannah Ross, Admissions Specialist 814.262.6497 hross@pennhighlands.edu IT Help Desk 814.262.6470 helpdesk@pennhighlands.edu