• Dual Credit Courses are taught in-seat at participating high schools by approved high school faculty. These courses offer both high school and transferable college credit. Dual credit is earned in the same manner as a typical college course — through papers, tests, and other assignments. Check to see if your high school is a CCU Academy partner school here!  
• Online Dual Enrollment courses are taught by CCU professors for high school students to earn affordable college credit. These 100% online courses are taught by highly qualified CCU faculty members in 10 or 15 week blocks. Learn more about Online Dual Enrollment courses here!  
• Advanced Placement (AP) courses are offered through high schools and are designed to provide students with college credit. Unlike dual credit and dual enrollment courses, AP credit is earned based on an end-of-the-year test score. Students should understand the scores required to gain college credit at institutions of interest.

• Dual Credit courses cost $250 per class with a $50 fee for labs.
• Online Dual Enrollment courses cost $300. Online Dual Enrollment courses with labs cost $400.

Since Colorado Christian University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, all courses offered through CCU Academy are also accredited.

Homeschool students have the flexibility to enroll in CCU's Online Dual Enrollment coursework independently, eliminating the need to seek out a local partner high school. Additionally, students can collaborate with peers from across the United States by forming cohorts either within co-op groups or independently, enhancing their learning experience through diverse perspectives and shared academic goals.