Dual Credit Information Session

ACC High School Programs

www.austincc.edu/highschool

What is Austin Community College?

• Founded in 1973
• 11 campuses in the ACC service area
• Over 120 high school partners in ACC service area
• Over 7,000+ Dual Credit/ECHS students enrolled

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The Dual Credit Family

College Credit

What is Dual Credit?

Allows eligible high school students residing in the ACC service area to enroll in college level classes.��Cost/Waiver Structure: Students are able to take eligible courses tuition-waived from the ACC Core Curriculum, World Language courses (to include ASL), and courses that are part of a Workforce Certificate or Associate of Applied Science degree plan. All other courses will be charged at regular/full tuition.

Dual Credit�Students complete a college course that meets an ISD-approved graduation requirement (ex. HIST-1302 or GOVT-2305).

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Co-Enrollment

Students complete a college course and only receive college credit…�The class is not needed for high school graduation (ex. GOVT-2306).

What Dual Credit ISN’T…�*Dual Credit courses are college courses with college faculty!

• Advanced Placement (AP)
• HS course
• Taught by HS teacher
• College Board curriculum
• Credit-by-exam (AP test)
• Cost for test
• Must earn a certain score to potentially receive college credit
• No TSI required

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• Dual Enrollment (OnRamps)
• Students enroll in HS course
• Course taught by HS teacher and supported by UT faculty
• Students can earn credit for nothing, HS course only, or potentially both HS and college credit
• If college credit earned it is denoted on a UT transcript
• No TSI required

College Credit in High School - Comparison Chart

What is the Cost?

• ACC will waive tuition & fees for up to 60 total credit hours per student, after which regular tuition & fees are assessed based on residential address.�
• Eligible courses include those from the ACC Core Curriculum, World Languages (includes ASL), and Workforce Certificates and AAS Degrees.�
• Students pay for required textbooks and course materials.
• FAST Program & eligibility
• Many courses utilize First Day Access books/materials.

Who is Eligible?

• Current and Rising 9th-12th grade high school students�
• Students who have received permission from their parent/guardian and designated high school official -and- met any additional requirements & deadlines from their HS/ISD. �
• College readiness may be required depending upon the ACC HS Program.
• See the ACC HS Programs Application Steps & Checklist for approved college readiness assessments & required scores.

*High school partners must have an active Partnership Agreement/MOU with ACC.

Where are Classes Offered?

• Your high school campus
• Any ACC Campus
• Online via Distance Education
• Synchronous, Asynchronous
• Hybrid, HyFlex

What’s an ACC Class Like?

FERPA

How to Best Support Your Student?

• Remember FERPA - Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
• How is student privacy different from K12 to college?�
• Teach self-advocacy, to own responsibilities, and encourage question-asking

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• HS Programs Academic Success Coordinators
• Assigned to all Dual Credit program students
• Academic advising support, monitoring progress, and coaching

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ACC Dual Credit�@ East View HS

• Students must be TSI/college-ready in Reading & Writing to start; Math-ready by spring of Senior year.
• Classes taught by ACC-provided faculty.
• Students earn credit for ENG3 and ENG4 via successful completion of ACC ENGL courses.
• US History credit (1.0) for HS earned in Junior year.
• Economics credit (.5) for HS earned in Senior year.
• 24 total college credit hours in Core Curriculum areas.
• Transferrable to all public colleges/universities in Texas.

What Can Dual Credit do for You?

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https://www.austincc.edu/students/tuition-and-payments/tuition-table

• Save $$$�
• Earn college credit�
• College experience�
• Stand out on college admission applications�
• Graduate early�
• Continue at ACC

What Does the Data Say?

Transferability

Matriculation

What About After HS Graduation?

ACC Free Tuition Initiative

The ACC Free Tuition pilot program eliminates the cost of tuition and general fees at Austin Community College for eligible students.

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As a pilot program, ACC Free Tuition will fully support graduating high school students and TX GED® completers from the Class of 2024 through the Class of 2028, providing three to five years of tuition exemption directly following their high school completion.

High School Grads: It's Your Time

No GPA requirements. No income restrictions.

How do I get started?

Get started!

• ACC HS Programs Application Steps & Checklist

Create an Account & Submit an Application!

Have Questions?

ACC High School Programs

Enrollment & Partnerships

www.austincc.edu/highschool

Email: collegenow@austincc.edu

Phone: 512-223-7066�

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