HGTC Dual Enrollment

HGTC President�Dr. Marilyn “Murph” Fore��Encourages Students to Engage Fully in Your Classes, Connect with Your Instructors, and Take Advantage of the Many Resources to Help You Succeed, Including FREE Tutoring, Advising, Counseling, and Career Services.��HGTC With You All the Way!

Advantages of the PACE Program at HGTC

• Earn transferable college credits with affordable tuition; saving you time and money!
• Boost your high school GPA; PACE grades are weighted as AP/IB/Dual Credit at the top tier of the SC Uniform Grading Scale.
• Choose from a variety of courses; flexible class scheduling on an HGTC campus, online, or a combination allows you to select courses best suited to your high school schedule and after-school activities.
• Easily transition from high school to college; small class sizes with dedicated college professors available to meet with you will better prepare you for college after graduation.
• Gain access to HGTC’s many FREE student resources: Microsoft Office 365, technology assistance, tutoring (in person or virtual), and use of the HGTC library.

PACE Webpage

• Academic Calendar
• TECH Central
• D2L Resources
• Eligibility Criteria
• University Transfer Resources
• Campus Maps

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• How to Enroll
• FAQ’s
• Student Resources
• Tuition and Financial Aid
• Orientation
• Contact Information
• Dual Enrollment Student Handbook

Dual Enrollment Placement Criteria

General education university transfer courses students can take when NOT eligible for ENG 101: ANT 101, ART 101, ART 105, GEO 101, GEO 102, HIS 101, MUS 105, THE 101

University transfer courses students can take when eligible for ENG 101: SOC 101, PSY 201, SPA 101, SPA 102, SPC 205, and PHI 110

English I & II = A Average

Course Selection & Placement

The courses listed below are typically taken as a college freshman or sophomore and are the top requested by our high school students.

PSY 201 (General Psychology)

Class Modalities

Students may choose to take their classes in a variety of modalities. Please discuss this with your counselor.

• In-person on any of our three campuses:
• Typically offered from 8 am to 9:20 am during 1^st block.
• Online
• HGTC online classes are asynchronous, meaning they do not meet on a specific day/time. Students need to log in weekly to submit assignments, participate in discussion boards, view announcements and updates, and to complete quizzes and exams.
• All online classes have required weekly assignments tied to attendance and must be completed to remain in the course.

Flexible scheduling allows students to take on-campus and/or online classes best suited to their high school class schedule. HGTC will reserve seats for our dual enrollment students in the frequently requested courses.��Classes on campus are typically scheduled either on Monday/Wednesday (M/W) or Tuesday/Thursday (T/R) with no Friday classes. Arriving on time is important, as excessive tardies will be counted as an absence. Students must adhere to the professor’s and college’s policies regarding class attendance requirements. ��College level courses can be more challenging and will require additional work, so it is important to consider high school course loads for the fall and spring semesters when enrolling in dual enrollment.�

HGTC On-Campus Course Schedules

Course Selections for Fall and/or Spring Semester

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High school counselors will discuss course recommendations with students and parents. Counselors will submit course requests directly to HGTC. Students may enroll in both semesters or may choose one semester best suited to their sports participation and after-school activities.

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It is the student’s responsibility to review their schedule in myHGTC before the start of classes and to let their counselor know of any changes that need to be made before the end of the add/drop period (5 days).

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Note: HGTC will record course selections for both fall and spring to be confirmed by the counselor each semester. However, only one semester will be viewable at a time in the student’s myHGTC account. In addition, HGTC does not provide interim grades. Only numeric final grades will be entered in PowerSchool.

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Accessibility and Disability Services

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• There is a different process at the collegiate level versus high school level for students with an IEP or 504 Plan.
• To access services and accommodations, students must first self-identify, obtain documentation of the disability, and make an appointment with an appropriate staff member. This can be done via the online Accommodations Intake Form.
• Note: Accommodations will not be applied retroactively, so it is imperative that students request to renew their accommodations at the beginning of each semester.

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disabilityservices@hgtc.edu

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EAB Academic Alerts

Professors may send Academic Alerts to a student’s @hgtc.edu email address if grades or attendance are below the College’s academic standards. Counselors and parents will also be notified.

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FREE Tutoring and Academic Coaching Services are available through the SSTC. Additionally, Brainfuse is an online tutoring platform that can assist you anywhere, anytime.

demic Alert system that faculty use to

HGTC Tuition

2026-2027 Tuition Schedule

Horry or Georgetown County Residents�$175.00 per credit hour

Out-of-County Residents�$217.00 per credit hour

Out-of-State/Out-of-Country Residents�$357.00 per credit hour

Notice: All tuition and fees are subject to change without prior notification. Before adding, dropping, or withdrawing from a class, students are strongly encouraged to speak with Student Accounts, the Financial Aid Office, and their Academic Advisor to discuss any potential ramifications of the schedule change.

Horry County Schools Dual Enrollment Guidelines

Counselors will provide students a copy of The HCS Dual Enrollment Guidelines along with its Student Commitment Form outlining the district’s prerequisites for course approval, i.e., ENG 101, MAT 120, SPA 101, etc. Generally, HCS will not pay for English, math, history, or science classes due to AP offerings at the high school unless a student has taken all the available options. Typically, students will be responsible for tuition and textbook costs for the core academic courses.

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However, HCS will pay for tuition and provide a textbook for PACE courses which do not have an AP offering at the high school. Students must earn a “C” or higher in these courses or must otherwise reimburse the district for their costs. Students withdrawn from these courses resulting in a “WF” (50 Average) on the high school transcript required by the SCDE Uniform Grading Policy must also reimburse the district. HCS will not pay for future classes for these students.

HGTC Residency Classification

A student’s residency classification for tuition purposes is determined by the Admissions staff at the time an application is submitted and is based on the parent/guardian’s information for dependent students. Please refer to your Acceptance Letter.

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Residency Application Deadline – Fall 2026

• Priority Fall Deadline – August 1, 2026
• Spring Final Deadline – August 28, 2026

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If you have any questions, please contact the HGTC Residency Office directly at residency@hgtc.edu or call 843-349-7120.

SC Lottery Tuition Assistance (LTA)

• SC provides Lottery Tuition Assistance to high school Dual Enrollment students.
• Lottery Tuition Assistance is NOT based on financial need. Therefore, it does not affect scholarship opportunities after graduation such as LIFE, state, or federal funding. However, grades earned in Dual Enrollment courses do affect your college GPA used for scholarship calculations post graduation.
• SC Lottery Tuition Assistance eligibility requirements include:
1. Classified as a SC resident
2. Enrolled in 6 credit hours per semester (typically two courses)

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Students taking only one course

per semester are not eligible for LTA.

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SC Workforce Industry Needs Scholarship (SC WINS)����

To be eligible to receive the SC WINS scholarship students must:

• Be classified as a SC Resident*
• Maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA
• Complete the FAFSA Waiver and SC WINS Affidavit annually
• Students in a degree program are allowed only a maximum of 9 semesters.
• Students in a certificate/diploma program are allowed only a maximum of 6 semesters.
• Generally limited to one certificate, diploma, or degree per student. However, there’s an exception: students can receive the scholarship for additional credentials if they represent progress within the same field of study.

*SC Lottery Tuition Assistance and SC WINS scholarships are only available to those students who are classified as South Carolina Residents for the purposes of tuition and fees, in accordance with the guidelines established by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education.

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Dual Enrollment Tuition for Fall 2026 & Spring 2027

For the 2026-2027 academic year, in-state resident* students taking at least 6 credit hours (2 classes) per semester can receive SC Lottery Tuition Assistance (LTA) and SC WINS.

*State funding is only available to those students who are classified as South Carolina residents for the purposes of tuition and fees, in accordance with the guidelines established by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education.

For questions regarding students not coded as in-state/in-county, please contact residency@hgtc.edu.

Complete Financial Aid Forms in your myHGTC Student Portal

1. Sign in to your myHGTC Student Portal.
2. Locate the “My Financial Aid” card (with the piggy bank icon).
3. Click “Financial Aid Requirements” (top blue button).
4. Select “Aid Year 2026-2027” from the drop-down menu and click submit.
5. Click “FAFSA Waiver for PACE Student” & “SC Workforce Affidavit”
6. Complete both forms and sign electronically. Be sure to select “Submit form” when you are finished.

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For assistance, you may visit TECH Central on any campus, call (843) 347-3186, or email FinancialAid@hgtc.edu.

Available Early August

Textbooks

• For courses not covered under the Horry County Schools Guidelines, students should plan to purchase their textbooks and other required materials before the start of classes.�
• Some courses will utilize a third-party vendor requiring the purchase of an online access code. Many offer a free two-week trial at the start of the semester.�

Step 1: Complete the online Dual Enrollment Application at hgtc.edu/pace/apply.�Create an account, save your username and password, and complete the application. Please have your parent/guardian present to assist with any required information.��Step 2: Sign and submit the required supplemental forms via SoftDocs:� • Student Verification of Citizenship Form + upload a copy of your DMV-issued ID,� Social Security card, or passport� • Parent/Guardian Agreement Form� �Step 3: HGTC dual enrollment staff will notify your high school counselor of the completion status of your application.����

Application Process

Step 4: High school approval is required. Your counselor will submit your unofficial transcript and provide final approval for program admission. They will also submit your course selections for fall and/or spring semester. ��Step 5: An official acceptance letter will be sent via USPS to the mailing address provided. This letter will include your HGTC H-Number, username, and password for your myHGTC student portal, orientation information, and other details. ��*If you have any questions or technical issues with your online application, please call 843-477-2097.��� �

Application Process cont.

Priority Deadline: May 1^st�*Acceptance letters will not be mailed until April

Next Steps

Once you are admitted, HGTC will mail an Acceptance Packet via USPS to the mailing address provided in the online application.�

This will include:

• Letter with myHGTC login information
• Next Steps
• Dual Enrollment Handbook

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Did not receive? Email pace@hgtc.edu

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myHGTC: HGTC’s Student Portal�

• Collegewide Announcements
• View your Schedule
• Check your HGTC Student Email

• Manage your Account
• View Final Grades & Unofficial Transcript
• Access your Office365 Account

View Class Schedule

View your HGTC schedule in myHGTC by following the steps below:�

• Locate the “Student Resources” card.
• Click “Student Dashboard” (top blue button).
• Select “Class Schedule.”
• Choose “View Registration Information.”
• Click “Active Registrations.”
• On the bottom half of the screen, select “Schedule Details.”

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Reading your Schedule in myHGTC

• Verify your schedule!�
• Check “Campus”: Online or in-person. Online classes will say TBA for time and location.�
• Confirm campus room assignments the night before classes start as room numbers sometimes change.

FALL SEMESTER 2026

August 24 Classes begin – Fall

August 30 Last Day to Add/Drop Classes�September 7 Labor Day Holiday – College Closed�October 28 HGTC Deadline for Withdrawals Non-Punitive Grade = W on the HGTC

Transcript Resulting in WF on High School Transcript (Grade of 50)�November 23-27 Fall Break/Thanksgiving Holiday December 8-11 Exams – Fall Semester December 17 Students can view grades in myHGTC after 5:00 pm

Dec. 21 – Jan. 3 Winter break – HGTC Closed

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SPRING SEMESTER 2027

January 11 Classes begin – Spring

January 17 Last Day to ADD/Drop Classes

January 18 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – College Closed �March 15-21 HGTC Spring Break – No classes

March 23 HGTC Deadline for Withdrawals Non-Punitive Grade = W on the HGTC

Transcript Resulting in WF on High School Transcript (Grade of 50)�April 27 – May 3 Exams – Spring Semester�May 7 Students can view grades in myHGTC after 5:00 pm

2026-2027 HGTC Dual Enrollment Academic Calendar

HGTC Final Transcripts �are held until fall and/or spring tuition payment �is received.

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Note: HGTC’s schedule may differ from HCS & GCSD school schedules. You are responsible for attending your HGTC class. Notify professors in advance of any class schedule conflicts due to high school exams or mandatory testing to receive instructions for completing coursework.

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Tuesday, August 4^th�Grand Strand Campus�Conference Center�(Building 600)�950 Crabtree Lane�Myrtle Beach, SC 29577���

PACE Orientation

All dual enrollment students are also expected to complete the online orientation before the start of the semester.

Wednesday, August 5^th�Conway Campus�Burroughs & Chapin Auditorium�(Building 1100B/Café 1100)�2050 Highway 501 East�Conway, SC 29526���

Questions?

HGTC Dual Enrollment Contacts

Hope Wofford

Assistant Dean of Dual Enrollment and Strategic Partnerships

(843) 477-2097

Hope.Wofford@hgtc.edu

Ann Reed Springs

PACE Program Director

(843) 477-2064

Ann.Springs@hgtc.edu

Evelyn Dizick

Dual Enrollment Advisor

(843) 477-2062

Evelyn.Dizick@hgtc.edu

Atixhe Lena

Dual Enrollment Advisor

(843) 477-2081

Atixhe.Lena@hgtc.edu

Ben Rutherford

Dual Enrollment Advisor

(843) 477-2141

Benjamin.Rutherford@hgtc.edu