Last verified: October 2026
Can a Birmingham family pay for dual enrollment & college credit with a CHOOSE Act ESA?
Yes. Dual enrollment in approved subjects at participating in-state colleges.
CHOOSE Act ESA, enrolled ($7,000)Approved expense
Dual enrollment in approved subjects at participating in-state colleges.
CHOOSE Act ESA, home education ($2,000)Approved expense
Available to home-educated high schoolers who meet the college's rules.
Accountability Act SGO scholarshipNot payable
Not covered.
What rules apply to dual enrollment & college credit?
- Jefferson State Community College requires students in grades 10-12 with a 2.5 unweighted GPA, attendance at a dual-enrollment partner school, and approval from a counselor or homeschool administrator.
- The college must be a participating in-state college for the ESA to pay.
What counts and what doesn't
| Counts, under these rules | Doesn't count |
|---|---|
| Jefferson State Community College requires students in grades 10-12 with a 2.5 unweighted GPA, attendance at a dual-enrollment partner school, and approval from a counselor or homeschool administrator. | Courses outside approved subjects |
| The college must be a participating in-state college for the ESA to pay. |
What does this look like in Jefferson and Shelby counties?
Jefferson State Community College, which has a Shelby-Hoover campus, runs dual enrollment through partner-school agreements; private schools and homeschool administrators can ask to become partners.
Source: ClassWallet, CHOOSE Act Alabama Parent Guide 2026-2027; CHOOSE Act (Act 2024-21). A summary, not legal advice; ALDOR's rules and ClassWallet's review decide each purchase.