ACCEL vs. MOWR (Move on When Ready)
Dual Enrollment Programs
Quick Reference Guide
ACCEL / MOWR (Move On When Ready)Eligible students can take college level coursework for credits towards high school graduation requirements. / Eligible students can take college level coursework for credits towards high school graduation requirements.
Students must apply to the eligible institution and be accepted in the ACCEL program. / Students must apply to the eligible institution and be accepted in the MOWR program.
Students may enroll full-time (12 or more hours) or part-time (1-11 hours) in a postsecondary institution during the Fall and Spring semesters only. / Students must enroll full-time (minimum 12 hours) in a postsecondary institution during the Fall and Spring semesters only.
Students can take coursework at or through the eligible institution or virtual courses. / Students can take coursework at or through the eligible institution or virtual courses.
Student must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
GPA is higher if applying to GAMES program at Middle GA College or the Advanced Academy Program at University of West GA. / Student must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
GPA is higher if applying to GAMES program at Middle GA College or the Advanced Academy Program at University of West GA.
Minimum score requirements:
SAT 970 (combined reading and math)
ACT 20 (composite score) / Minimum score requirements:
SAT Reading 530 and Math 530
ACT 22 (composite score)
Complete and submit Part I of ACCEL application at www.gacollege411.org. / Students must complete and submit the MOWR paper application.
Students must enroll in courses that have been approved by the GDOE (available on the GACollege411.org) website. / Students must enroll in courses that have been approved by the GDOE (available on the GDOE) website.
Funding provided by state appropriations. / Funding provided through high school’s FTE (full-time enrollment) allotment.
Credit hours earned do not count towards HOPE fund availability. / Credit hours do not count against HOPE fund availability.
Students can participate in all competitive and extra-curricular activities in grades 9-12. / Students can participate in all competitive and extra-curricular activities in grades 9-12.
For more information, contact your high school counselor or the eligible institution’s advisor. You can also call or visit: Georgia Student Finance Commission 1-800-505-GSFC (4732)
www.gacollege411.org / For more information, contact your high school counselor or the eligible institution’s advisor. You can also visit the Georgia Department of Education website at www.doe.k12.ga.us.