The Advanced Studies Academy allows students to enroll in Advanced Placement (AP) or Dual Enrollment (DE) courses. Through Lake Sumter State College, qualifying students can complete college courses as they attend VHS and graduate with their associate’s degree. Students earn credit toward high school graduation.

AP and DE courses allow students to pursue college-level studies while still in high school. 

Tuition, textbooks and other college course resources for DE classes are provided to students free of charge.