Dual Enrollment

The Department of World Education and Accreditation (DoWEA) has issued an RFI to find dual enrollment partners who will sign MOUs/MOAs to facilitate student enrollment in dual enrollment programs. The primary goal is to increase student options in high school, potentially leading to an associate's degree or transferable four-year college credits. DoWEA seeks multiple institutional partnerships to meet the diverse needs of its global and mobile student body, including virtual course offerings. The initial metric for success is to double the number of students participating in dual enrollment courses as a direct result of these partnership programs.

This document, DoDI 4000.19, Section 5, December 16, 2020, provides example templates for inter-agency agreements: a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MOA template outlines sections for background, authorities (Economy Act may be applicable for reimbursable MOAs), purpose and scope, responsibilities of parties, personnel, general provisions (points of contact, correspondence, review, modification, disputes, termination, transferability, entire agreement, effective date, expiration date, cancellation/modification of previous agreement, no third-party beneficiaries, severability, other federal agencies), and financial details for reimbursable agreements (funds availability, billing, payment, financial specifics, and Economy Act Determination and Findings). It also includes an Attachment A for financial details. The MOU template is similar but emphasizes understandings rather than responsibilities, includes an optional background and authorities section, and explicitly states that it does not provide for the exchange of funds or manpower, nor does it commit funds or resources. Both templates include sections for signatures and mid-point review information, offering a structured framework for formalizing agreements within the government, particularly relevant for federal grants and RFPs.

The Department of War Education Activity (DOWEA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights from higher education institutions regarding the establishment of dual or concurrent enrollment programs for DOWEA high school students. This initiative aligns with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, which authorizes the Secretary of War to facilitate postsecondary course credit access for students in Defense Dependent Schools. The RFI aims to inform the planning and development of a system-wide dual enrollment program, seeking information on institutional models, agreement structures, and implementation considerations. DOWEA currently supports ad hoc dual enrollment and seeks scalable, consistent approaches due to military-connected students' frequent transitions. Interested institutions must have an active Program Participation Agreement under the Higher Education Act of 1965 and are asked to provide details on institutional integrity, collaboration plans, global agency service, military community experience, credit transferability, course selection, teacher certification, flexible course delivery, technical support, cost, student admission, and academic support. They are also requested to submit sample Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) or Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs). The RFI is for information and planning purposes only and does not obligate the Government to any agreement.