LFCC’s Dual Enrollment Program

Brenda Byard is the director of high school outreach at LFCC.

The Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC) Educational Foundation Inc. is raising funds to assist dual-enrolled students with tuition expenses. This will help to increase the number of dual-enrolled students at the College.

What is the College’s Dual Enrollment Program?

LFCC’s Dual Enrollment Program provides high school students with the opportunity to take LFCC classes for which they will earn both high school and college credit. College credits earned through dual enrollment can be applied toward graduation at LFCC and may be transferred to another college or university. Dual enrollment allows students to progress to their next academic challenge without having to wait until high school graduation.

What are the funding needs of the College’s Dual Enrollment Program?

Current high school students are ineligible to receive financial aid because, according to federal stipulations, only high school graduates may receive it. Therefore, funds are needed to offset the tuition expenses for current and potential dual-enrolled students.

How will these items benefit students and the community?

LFCC is committed to increasing the number of dual-enrolled students in order to help our local communities provide the best education possible for future generations. Although dual-enrolled students pay a reduced tuition rate, there are still many individuals who are unable to afford the tuition and, therefore, are unable to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity. For many students, this is their first exposure to college. They can be successful, and it’s discouraging to them when they are unable to enroll in the program.

Following are comments from a current LFCC student and Foundation scholarship recipient:

“I intend to use the proceeds of the scholarship to purchase books as I begin my studies in the LFCC Nursing Program. During my senior year at Warren County High School, I was a dual-enrolled student at LFCC and was able to take prerequisites for the Nursing Program, as well as complete requirements for my advanced high school diploma.”

Total investment: $3,000 (40 scholarships at $75 each)