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Dual Credit- Earning college and high school credit simultaneously

Experience college while still in high school
Become aware of transitioning
Get a head start on college core curriculum
Save money
Smaller classes sizes
Excellent educational Instructors who are devoted
Caring and committed Dual Credit Team
Understanding the college processes
Experience the college RIGOR

What are the Benefits?

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Advanced Placement versus Dual Credit

Advanced Placement Classes

Taught by certified AP High School Faculty
For college credit must pass exam at the end of the year
Credit is determined by individual universities
Transferability depends on receiving institution
Most universities limit the # of AP courses they will take

Dual Credit

Taught by Master Degreed Faculty
Taught on College Campus or at the high school
Guarantee college credit upon passing class
Dual Credit is College

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�TRANSFERABILITY�

Core curriculum fully transferable to Texas Public Universities.

Check www.TCCNS.ORG (Texas Common Core Numbering System) for transferability.

It is students responsibility to verify transfer credits to receiving institution.

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IMPORTANT DIFFERENCES

HIGH SCHOOL

High School is Free
High School Text Books are Free
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Set grade structure
504/Special Education modifications and accommodations
Class Content high school level

COLLEGE

Student has to pay tuition for each class
College textbooks MUST BE PURCHASED (even if you receive a scholarship or are on free/reduce)
No Parent/Teacher Conferences
Grade structures are different per instructor
504/Special Education YOU MUST schedule an appointment with our OSD Department for accommodations
Academic readiness does not equal maturity to grasp adult content matter discussed in college classes

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How to Qualify for Dual Credit

Students have to fill out application through Apply TX
Must Follow High Schools dates & deadlines
Student has to receive permission to take Dual Credit from high school counselor
Students have to be college ready to take college courses

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Students will take the TSIA2 as part of the dual credit application process.

TSIA2 - (TSI Assessment 2) Scores Required:

ELAR 945-990 Essay of 5-8
ELAR 910-944 Essay 5-8 AND diagnostic score of 5-6
Math score of 950-990 or a score of 910-949 with diagnostic of 6

ELIGIBILITY

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HOW MUCH WILL I SAVE$

*Current TUITION FOR LISD DUAL CREDIT STUDENTS ONLY IS $55.00 PER CREDIT HOUR

ENGL 1301 X 3 CR HR = $165.00

ENGL 1302 X 3 CR HR = $165.00

HIST 1301 X 3 CR HR = $165.00

HIST 1302 X 3 CR HR = $165.00

TOTAL CR HR 12 = $660.00

*Current tuition RATE could change

AVERAGE TUITION TEXAS 4 YEAR UNIVERSITY

ENGL 1301 X 3 CR HR = $1512.00

ENGL 1302 X 3 CR HR = $1512.00

HIST 1301 X 3 CR HR = $1512.00

HIST 1302 X 3 CR HR = $1512.00

TOTAL CR HR 12 = $6048.00

TUITION RATES ARE BASED ON TEXAS RESIDENCY.

Currently - Free and Reduced will receive 9 credit hours free tuition per semester. The student will be responsible to pay for any additional credits above 9 credit hours and textbooks.

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To access the application, follow the instructions below.

Click on myScholarships app to complete the General Scholarship Application. Your application will be automatically matched to ALL scholarships for which you are eligible based on the criteria of the scholarship.

Review the Scholarship Application Guide or watch our How to Apply for NCTC Foundation Scholarships video for more information.

The scholarship submission window is March 1- April 15^th

for Summer 2022, Fall 2022 and Spring 2023

SCHOLARSHIPS

Free and Reduce are not eligible for scholarships

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DUAL CREDIT ENROLLMENT PROCESS

Learn about Dual Credit by visiting the the LHS Harmon Registration Website and decide if you want to take dual credit classes.
If interested in Dual Credit classes add them to your course request for next year. Remember course request are due this Friday, February 4^th.
Ms. Jones will then send out information after you request dual credit classes.
After you receive your information you will begin the Dual Credit Process for registration with NCTC. Information to follow.

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Contacts:

#1. Your Dual Credit High School Counselor

Harmon High School: Camila Jones

jonescamila@lisd.net

#2. NCTC Dual Credit Coordinator-

Diane Mannion

dmannion@nctc.edu

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