Dual Credit
Important Facts
- Dual credit is available only to high school students currently living in Idaho.
- Application must be completed and signed by student.
- If you are a current dual credit student, you do not need to reapply. Only new students or those who have taken a semester off from NIC need to reapply. Contact our office if you have questions.
- Students must be at least 16 years of age and/or have completed one-half of their high school graduation requirements to participate in classes on an NIC campus (including internet classes). A GPA of 3.0 is recommended.
- The Fast Forward Program provides every student attending an Idaho public school an allocation of $4,125.00 to use towards Advanced Opportunities. Get more details on Advanced Opportunities
- In order to utilize Fast Forward funds, students must be enrolled in an Idaho Public High School
- Fast Forward funding does not cover lab fees, activity fees, book costs, or any class fees associated with a particular class
- Fast Forward funding does not pay tuition for any classes that are repeated, failed or withdrawn from
- You must complete the Admission Steps prior to registering for any NIC class
- Advising is key to navigating the Advanced Opportunities program. Students who use Fast Forward funds to earn more than 15 dual credits must receive advising from their high school counselor or the Dual Credit office
- Consent for Release of Student Information Form needs to be signed by the student in order to communicate any student information with a parent/guardian. Photo ID must be provided when submitting the form.
It is crucial for students to frequently check their Cardinal Mail at this time for all NIC communications. If you are unable to access your Cardinal Mail, please contact the Help Desk at (208) 769-3280.
College Calendar
October 2021
1 FAFSA available online at fafsa.ed.gov for 2022-2023.
4 Incomplete grades due for Spring Semester 2021 and Summer Session 2021.
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If you need help planning your schedule, call our office at
(208) 625-2329 or email us at dualcredit@nic.edu. We can also schedule phone advising appointments.
Fall office hours:
Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
