Commonwealth Dual Enrollment Program (CDEP)

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Who does the CDEP serve?

The Commonwealth Dual Enrollment Program (CDEP) allows eligible Massachusetts high school students to take college courses and earn both:

  • High school credit 
  • College credit 

Under Framingham State’s new model, dual enrollment is managed through the Office of Family Engagement within the Division of Student Success. If you are interested in applying, you should contact Ben Trapanick, Executive Director of the Office of Family Engagement, at 508-626-4905 or dualenrollment [at] framingham.edu (dualenrollment[at]framingham[dot]edu). 

Frequently Ask Questions

Please visit the CDEP webpage for more information: https://www.mass.edu/strategic/cdep.asp

Who can apply for the Commonwealth Dual Enrollment Program?

Any student in Massachusetts may be eligible if they:

  • Meet program requirements – priority given to low-income families and/or first-generation students. Your high school counselor can help you determine if you are considered low-income for the purpose of CDEP.
  • Remain actively enrolled in high school 
  • Receive school/district approval 
  • Enroll in courses that count toward both high school and college credit 
What are the eligibility rules?

Students are eligible for CDEP funding if they:

  • Have not earned a high school diploma or GED
  • Are still enrolled in high school or a homeschool program recognized by the student’s home district
  • Are considered low-income and/or first-generation, meaning their parents have NOT earned a college degree. 
  • Priority given to students who DO NOT attend one of our Early College Rams partner schools (Framingham, Milford, Waltham) since they have access to Early College opportunities through that program.
What kind of support services are there for students enrolled in CDEP?

Students in dual enrollment receive support with:

  • Course selection 
  • Application guidance 
  • Academic check-ins during the semester 
  • Problem-solving and navigation support 
  • Academic Accommodations (when applicable) after review of appropriate documents with student and family 
  • Academic support, such as tutoring.

 

Contact Us

Ben Trapanick

Ben Trapanick

Executive Director, Office of Family Engagement
508-626-4905
btrapanick@framingham.edu
O'Connor Hall