Dual enrollment or “DE” courses are classes in which students participate in a college level curriculum and receive community college credits. These classes are backed almost entirely by different schools such as Northern Virginia Community College and James Madison University. In Loudoun County Public Schools, DE classes are offered for free and are a great tool for students to save money and complete college work before graduating high school. In addition to classes, DE students can receive student discounts offered by different businesses to sweeten the deal. 

Some discounts come in the form of digital media products provided by companies like Apple, Lenovo, and Microsoft, however a favorite platform among Woodgrove students, Spotify offers a strong discount for those taking DE classes

There is nothing better than getting something for free and students enrolled in DE class have the opportunity to save a few bucks. The process of saving starts with your MyNova account.

According to a poll conducted in DE classrooms almost half of students (44.6%), did not know of these discounts or had misconceptions as to what they could save money on. These results are sparse and the lack of information is most definitely a reason more students have not jumped to take action and save. 

DE classes already benefit those looking to take a step into college life while still in highschool, but they also come with the benefits of being a college student. Those benefits being in this case, discounts on what would be egregious payments. Dual Enrollment courses are truly worth their weight in gold.