John Brown University
2000 W. University St.,
Siloam Springs, AR 72761
479-524-9500
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Take a fully online JBU course while continuing your regular high school schedule. Courses are open to students at partner schools, non-partner schools and homeschools.
EGL 1013 3 credit hours
An introduction to and practice in college writing in all its variety: from personal reflections to arguments and research-supported writing. A total of twenty pages of writing is required, including a short research paper.
Requirements: Minimum ACT English score of 19, or minimum SAT verbal score of 500, or CLT grammar/writing score of at least 32.
MTH 1113 3 credit hours
Topics include solving equations and systems of equations, functions and graphing, inequalities, logarithms, exponentials, sequences, and series. An emphasis is placed on applied problems in physical, life, and social sciences.
Requirements: Minimum ACT math score of 19, or minimum SAT Math score of 510, or CLT math score of at least 18.
HST 2123 3 credit hours
A survey of American political, social, and economic history from the reconstruction era to the present.
Requirements: None.
CS 1233 3 credit hours
This course provides an introduction to fundamental programming concepts, data collections, and object-oriented analysis and design. Students will also gain experience using Python packages to address advanced, real-world problems.
Requirements: None.
Complete JBU’s free application for high school concurrent and dual enrollment. Start-to-finish, the application takes less than 15 minutes.
Information to gather before applying:
If you attend a partner school:
We'll work with your school to confirm your GPA and test scores.
If you don't attend a partner school:
Request that your school send JBU an official transcript. JBU prefers to receive transcripts through an approved electronic transcript service (Parchment, Scoir, Triand, Slate.org), or your school may email transcripts directly to systems@jbu.edu.
Once your application has been reviewed and approved, you’ll receive instructions for registering in JBU’s concurrent and dual enrollment portal.
Students taking courses through a partner high school will work with their school counselor to select courses and add them to their high school schedule. They must also log in to JBU’s portal, select the corresponding JBU course or courses and complete registration.
Students enrolling directly in JBU’s online courses will select and register for their courses through the portal.
Payment for any amount owed directly to JBU is due when you register through the concurrent and dual enrollment portal. Some partner schools pay JBU on behalf of their students or use other billing arrangements. Your school may also charge you separately, so students taking courses through a partner school should confirm payment expectations with their high school counselor. Arkansas students who appear eligible for A2A funding will not be charged JBU tuition at registration for courses expected to be covered by the scholarship.
JBU courses for high school students are open to approved students in grades 9–12.
To be approved, students need:
Satisfactory test scores and/or prior coursework may be required to enroll in select courses. Learn more about prerequisites.
Students at JBU partner high schools may take exclusive college courses offered through their school. Available courses vary by school and term.
Your high school counselor can tell you which JBU courses are available and help you add them to your schedule. Once the course is on your high school schedule, you must register for the course in the JBU Concurrent & Dual Enrollment Portal.
JBU’s fully online courses are available to high school students across the United States, including:
Complete your coursework online with instruction from JBU professors while continuing your regular high school schedule. Apply and register for courses in the JBU Concurrent & Dual Enrollment Portal.
Eligible Arkansas high school students in grades 9–12 may receive funding for approved concurrent and dual enrollment courses through the state’s ACCESS to Acceleration Scholarship. Students attending public or private schools, as well as homeschooled students, may qualify.
A2A provides $65 per credit hour for up to 15 credit hours per semester, with a maximum award of $2,000 per academic year. Because JBU’s in-state concurrent and dual enrollment tuition is also $65 per credit hour, A2A may cover the full tuition cost of eligible courses.
Follow the enrollment process above. JBU will identify students who appear to qualify and apply for A2A funding on their behalf. Students do not submit a separate application through the state’s SAMS portal.
A2A eligibility and funding are not guaranteed by admission to JBU. Students remain responsible for required textbooks, course materials and any applicable course fees.
Read JBU's A2A FAQs| Student | Tuition per credit hour | Tuition for a three-credit course |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas resident receiving A2A | $0 | $0 |
| Arkansas resident | $65 | $195 |
| Student outside Arkansas | $110 | $330 |
JBU tuition is not always the same as the amount billed by a partner school. Students taking courses through their high school may have different payment arrangements. The school may pay tuition on the student’s behalf, bill the student separately or charge additional school-based fees. Students should confirm their total cost with their high school counselor.
Tuition does not include required textbooks or other course materials. Students are responsible for purchasing or accessing any materials required for their courses. Information about required materials will be provided before the course begins.
In rare cases, courses may include additional fees for specialized materials, software or other course-related expenses. These fees are separate from tuition and are the student’s responsibility, even when tuition is covered through Arkansas’s A2A program.
May 11, 2026
Students who begin taking JBU courses as freshmen or sophomores may be able to complete an associate degree by the time they graduate from high school. The pathway combines general education and elective courses that can count toward the associate degree and may also apply toward a future bachelor’s degree.
Completing the degree requires careful planning, consistent enrollment and successful completion of all degree requirements. Course availability may vary by term, so students should work with their high school counselor and JBU to build a plan that fits their schedule and academic goals.
Email us at AcademicPartnerships@jbu.edu or call (479) 524-7454.
Yes, students at JBU partner schools may enroll in JBU’s online courses as well as courses offered through their high school, provided they meet the course requirements and space is available. Students should work with their high school counselor to select courses and make sure they fit their high school schedule and graduation plan.
Yes, homeschooled students may apply for JBU’s concurrent and dual enrollment program and enroll directly in available online courses. Arkansas homeschooled students may also qualify for A2A funding if they meet the state’s eligibility requirements.
A parent, guardian or homeschool administrator will need to provide the student’s transcript.
Concurrent enrollment earns both high school and college credit, usually through a partnership between your high school and JBU. Dual enrollment earns college credit only and is typically taken online.
Many colleges accept transfer credit, but policies vary by institution. View JBU’s accreditation details.
Prerequisites are requirements students must meet before enrolling in a course. Depending on the course, requirements may include:
Prerequisites and corequisites are listed with each course. JBU may request transcripts, test scores or other documentation to confirm that a student meets the requirements.
Payment is due when you register for courses through JBU’s concurrent and dual enrollment portal. The registration portal will show any amount due directly to JBU before registration is completed. A $0 balance at registration may mean that you appear eligible for A2A funding or that your partner school has another payment arrangement with JBU.
The registration portal will show any amount you owe directly to JBU. A $0 balance may mean that you appear eligible for A2A funding or that your partner school has a payment arrangement with JBU.
The amount shown in the portal may not include charges billed separately by your high school, such as administrative, instructional or program fees. Students taking courses through a partner school should ask their counselor about the school’s total cost and payment process.
JBU publishes the tuition it charges for concurrent and dual enrollment courses. Partner schools may use different payment models. A school may pay JBU tuition for its students, subsidize part of the cost, bill families directly or include additional school-based services and fees.
Because these arrangements vary, students taking courses through a partner school should confirm the amount they will pay with their high school counselor.
No. Students are responsible for required textbooks, access codes, software and other course materials unless otherwise stated.
Information about required materials will be provided before the course begins.
No. In rare cases, courses may have additional fees for specialized materials, software, labs or other course-related expenses. Course fees are separate from tuition and remain the student’s responsibility, even when tuition is paid by a school or covered through A2A.
Arkansas high school students in grades 9–12 may qualify, including students attending public schools, private schools and homeschools. Students must meet the state’s residency, student and course eligibility requirements.
A2A provides $65 per credit hour for up to 15 eligible credit hours per semester, with a maximum award of $2,000 per academic year. Because JBU’s in-state concurrent and dual enrollment tuition is $65 per credit hour, the scholarship may cover the full tuition cost of eligible courses.
No. After you register for courses, JBU will apply for A2A funding on your behalf. You do not need to submit a separate application through the state’s SAMS portal.
Any tuition not covered by A2A will be the responsibility of the student, the student’s school or another responsible party. Responsibility depends on the student’s school type, homeschool status and the terms of any partnership agreement between JBU and the school. JBU will notify you if a remaining tuition balance is due.
No. A2A funding is applied only toward tuition. Students are responsible for required textbooks, course materials and any applicable course fees.
If you are taking concurrent courses through your high school, your high school may provide the required books and materials. If your school does not provide them, or if you are homeschooled or enrolling as a dual enrollment student, you may be responsible for purchasing required books and materials.
To continue receiving A2A, students must successfully complete their concurrent courses and maintain at least a 2.50 GPA in their college coursework. A student who does not successfully complete a course may retake it once, subject to the state’s continuing-eligibility rules.
Beginning with the high school graduating class of 2028, credit hours funded through A2A will reduce a student’s Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship eligibility in 30-credit-hour increments. Students may use A2A for up to 29 credit hours without affecting their Academic Challenge eligibility. Students considering a larger number of A2A-funded hours should review the state’s guidance carefully.
JBU does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, military status, or age in the administration of its educational policies, admissions, financial aid, employment, educational programs, or activities.
John Brown University is a leading private Christian university, training students to honor God and serve others since 1919. Arkansas’ top-ranked regional university (U.S. News) and No. 2 private university (The Wall Street Journal), JBU enrolls more than 2,500 students from 34 states and 43 countries in its traditional undergraduate, graduate, online and concurrent education programs. JBU offers over 50 undergraduate majors, with top programs including business, nursing, visual arts, engineering, teacher education, psychology, computer science, construction management, graphic design, family and human services, and engineering. Twelve graduate degrees are available in business, counseling and cybersecurity.
