This is a great way for parents/students to reduce the cost of college. If a child has enough credits to start college as a sophmore this would reduce tuition, room and board expenses, books, and everything else that comes along with a child being in college.

Parents in Prince George’s County who are interested in enrolling their children in college-level courses are invited to attend two information sessions this week about the school system’s dual enrollment program.

The sessions are for parents of juniors and seniors, who have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 and their principal’s approval. Students also have to take a college placement exam to apply.

Under the program, students are enrolled simultaneously in high school and in state university or college courses. The tuition is paid for by the school system.

The meetings will be held Tuesday at Largo High School and Thursday at Oxon Hill High School. Both are scheduled to run from 6 to 7:30 p.m.