LAKE TECHNICAL COLLEGE - CAREER DUAL ENROLLMENT ADMISSIONS PROCESS—FAQ’S

Oct 5, 2026

Career Dual Enrollment (CDE) is an option for high school students to enroll in post-secondary courses to earn elective or vocational credit toward high school graduation, while also receiving hours toward a career and technical program certificate. The packet outlines eligibility requirements, including age, grade level, academic standing, and assessment scores. It explains the Basic Skills Assessment (BSA), accepted alternatives, testing logistics, fees and waivers, enrollment application windows, limited seats, registration steps, and expectations to maintain CDE status, plus options for high school credit and returning as an adult.

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Career Dual Enrollment (CDE)

Eligibility requirements for CDE

Basic Skills Assessment (BSA)

Fees and waivers

Enrollment timelines and applications

Expectations to maintain CDE status

High school credit and program limits

If CDE isn’t completed before graduation

Transportation availability

Admissions ~ Main Campus: 2001 Kurt Street, Eustis, FL 32726 Stay Connected For more information call (352)589.2250, ext. 1820 or 1887 [www.laketech.org](www.laketech.org) Updated 01-10-24 Page 1 of 4 LAKE TECHNICAL COLLEGE CAREER DUAL ENROLLMENT ADMISSIONS PROCESS—FAQ’S What is Career Dual Enrollment (CDE)? Career Dual Enrollment (CDE) is an option for high school students to enroll in post-secondary courses to earn elective or vocational credit toward high school graduation requirements and to receive hours toward a career and technical program certificate. Students receive two additional quality points on their weighted GPA for courses successfully completed within the program (6.0 on a 4.0 scale) . What are the eligibility requirements for CDE? A student must: • Be at least 16 years of age (some programs require students to be 18 years of age) and in the 11th or 12th grade. Students that enroll in their senior year may not be able to complete a program as a high school student. Opportunity to complete as an adult student is available. • Have a viable career-technical goal. • Have a minimum of a 2.0 unweighted GPA and be on target for graduation. All students are strongly encouraged to have passed the FSA, or equivalent test, prior to dual enrollment. • Have good attendance and discipline records. • Have Basic Skills Assessment (BSA) scores within 2 grade levels of state mandated exit requirements for completion of the program. Achievement of these eligibility requirements must be documented prior to a student’s enrollment in a CDE program. What is the Basic Skills Assessment (BSA)? A Basic Skills Assessment is a state regulated evaluation of a student’s Math and Reading/Language skills. Students can take the BSA at Lake Tech’s testing center. For Lake and Sumter County public high school students, the first BSA is free of charge. For home-school and private school students, there isan assessment fee of $25. All students applying for CDE must take a BSA. The PERT, ACT, and SAT scores can also be accepted. An official score report is required for review. Students with an active 504 Plan or IEP should disclose this information prior to the day of testing. Please contact Holly Burkett for more information, (352)589.2250, Ext. 1835. How are the BSA scores used? BSA scores are used as a counseling tool in evaluating a student’s academic strengths and weaknesses which may affect success in his/her technical program. Students scoring within two grade levels of state mandated exit scores have a better opportunity to successfully meet the rigor of an LTC career program. BSA score requirements vary by program. Are there fees involved? Tuition and some fees for CDE students are waived*; some fees are the student’s responsibility. Fees assessed may include a kit, insurance, drug screen, background check, etc. Students attending public secondary schools are loaned books at no charge. Kits can also be loaned, but students are encouraged to purchase their own so they will have them at the start of their career. Students attending private schools or home education must purchase their books. Uniforms are required in all programs and are purchased by all students. Financial assistance isnot available for CDE students. When can students enroll in a CDE program? CDE Applications are accepted for the fall term from February 12 through April 25. CDE Applications are accepted for the spring term from September 9 through November 8. Testing must be completed prior to the deadline for each term. Spaces are limited in each program so students are encouraged to complete the application process early. Returning CDE students must reapply each school year. At the end of each application period, all completed applications are reviewed and eligible students are notified of acceptance status for their preferred program. Upon notification, all students must complete the final registration steps and pay appli

FAQs

What is Career Dual Enrollment (CDE)?

Career Dual Enrollment (CDE) lets high school students enroll in post-secondary courses to earn elective or vocational credit toward graduation and receive hours toward a career and technical program certificate. Students may also receive additional quality points on a weighted GPA when courses are completed successfully.

What are the eligibility requirements to enroll in CDE?

Students must be at least 16 (and in 11th or 12th grade), have a viable career-technical goal, meet a minimum 2.0 unweighted GPA while being on track for graduation, and have good attendance and discipline records. They must also have BSA scores within two grade levels of state exit requirements, with documentation provided prior to enrollment.

How is the Basic Skills Assessment (BSA) used and what scores can be used?

The BSA is a state-regulated evaluation of Math and Reading/Language skills used as a counseling tool to evaluate academic strengths and weaknesses that may affect success. All CDE applicants must take the BSA, though PERT, ACT, and SAT scores can also be accepted with an official score report for review; BSA requirements vary by program.

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