The Hamilton County Department of Education has established a dual enrollment program with Chattanooga State Technical Community College. The program allows high school students to earn college credit during the regular school year or during the summer. Based on the Tennessee Board of Regents' policies and ACT standards, dual enrollment students must have a 19 composite on the ACT and a 3.0 GPA. Costs are based on the prevailing per semester hour fee plus the usual application fee.