Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost associated with TVEC?
Freshman Year- Cleveland City Schools covers the tuition of one dual enrollment course (First Year Seminar - GEN 1010). Junior & Senior Year- Eligible students can apply for and utilize the Middle College Grant through TSAC (Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation). This grant can apply $2000 per semester while a student is enrolled in at least 12 credit hours and maintains a 3.0 Cumulative College GPA. (This only applies to Fall and Spring semesters), Out of pocket costs for the student may include additional tuition, fees, books, supplemental materials, and summer courses if a student wishes to take them. On average, a TVEC student taking 12-15 credit hours will owe around $2205-2316 in tuition and fees and around $300 in books. After the Middle College Grant is applied, the out of pocket costs can average $505-616.
*TN Promise does not cover students who have not yet fully graduated from high school.
*Students who are State Employee/Teacher dependents can apply for a tuition discount.
*Any further questions can be emailed to earlycollege@clevelandstatecc.edu
Can TVEC students take AP courses or other electives?
Students may be able to work some AP courses into their schedule, but most pathways do not have room for much deviation. The same applies for electives, such as fine arts courses. Most dual enrollment and dual credit courses are honors-level rigor and credit.
Are there classes required outside of the standard high school courses?
Will the TVEC program interfere with athletics?
No, it will not. However, students in the junior and senior years need to be mindful of when they schedule college courses as to not compete with athletic events and practices.
Do TVEC courses transfer to other schools?
Courses labeled “dual enrollment” will transfer to schools that would otherwise accept credit from Cleveland State Community College. Courses labeled “dual credit” are only accepted at Cleveland State.
How does TVEC affect the high school experience?
In the freshman and sophomore years, the high school experience very similar to any other CHS student. In the junior and senior years, TVEC students will be off campus for classes and the day-to-day experience may be affected. Students who participate in extracurriculars will continue to do so, and after school events, like prom, are not affected by enrollment in TVEC.
Once a student applies to TVEC, is it 100% commitment?
No, students must go through the application process and will be chosen according to a combination of grades, TVAAS scores, and personal interviews. Students will then be selected through an electronic lottery. Students may choose to withdraw their applications through the 8th grade registration dates, in early May. Then, they may reevaluate their commitment at the end of each school year.
What are the requirements to stay in TVEC once selected?
Students must pass all dual enrollment and dual credit courses and maintain a 3.0 in those courses. In addition, students must remain in good behavioral standing with CHS and with CSCC.
Are there any other requirements involved for students to go to Cleveland State junior and senior year?
Yes, all students are required to take the ACT and meet Cleveland State ACT requirements in order to take Dual-Enrollment classes junior year. Freshman and sophomore students are encouraged to begin taking the ACT early so they can work to meet the required scores. Please visit Cleveland State's website to see ACT admissions requirements. Students average one extra class per semester during the junior and senior years. Please see sample pathways for more information.
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