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Dual Credit

Alison Grimes

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What is Dual Credit?

A college course that can be used to simultaneously earn high school and college credit in one class!

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Benefits of Being a Collin College Dual Credit Student

• Courses may count toward high school credit
• Small class sizes
• Educational support from Collin College instructors and support services
• Experience the college environment and rigor of college courses
• Begin a college transcript
• Complete a Certificate or Associates Degree
• Cost savings

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How Much Will You Save?

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University of Texas at Dallas

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$2,857 for a three credit hour course*

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University of North Texas

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$1,414.54 for a three credit hour course*

*Based on Fall 2023 tuition rates

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Collin College

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for a three credit hour course�(for in-county residents)

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Dual Credit Courses are Transferable to Most Public

Four-Year Colleges and Universities in Texas.

*Students are responsible for determining if transfer institution will accept their credits*

All About Dual Credit

Is Dual Credit Right for You...

College Professors may deduct points for tardiness or absences.

Professors are entitled to academic freedoms.

Students are expected to behave in a respectful manner.

Plagiarism will result in disciplinary action.

Did you take on too much?

Best College Tip!

• Similar to HIPAA law 

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• Federal law that ensures privacy of student educational records                 

  (begins when student starts college regardless of age) 

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• Collin College cannot share grades, course schedules, or test scores with parents�
• A great opportunity for students to learn the college process and take on new responsibilities

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• Students will need to use their Collin email address for communication with instructors

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Dual Credit Eligibility

• Students complete the entire Collin College admissions process
• Permission must be obtained from high school counselor before enrollment
• Must meet college readiness standards as defined by Texas Success Initiative (TSI)
• Students must meet both high school and Collin College academic requirements to continue in the dual credit program

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2024-2025 Dual Credit Offerings �

Courses held at home campus, Collin College Campus, or online

Academic courses satisfy Texas Core Curriculum

Transferable to most public four-year colleges/universities in Texas

Please check with private and out-of-state institutions for transferability

• Courses are held at the Collin Technical Campus in Allen. Must have your own transportation if your high school does not provide transportation.
• Many of the workforce dual credit courses are specialized programs. Please discuss options with your high school counselor.

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2024-2025 Technical Campus Course Offerings

Dual Credit Enrollment Process

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1. APPLY for admission at applytexas.org 
2. Complete assigned action items
3. Meet TSI eligibility if applicable
4. Pay for your classes once enrollment has been completed (if applicable)

1. Application for Admission

You may apply online NOW for Fall 2024!

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Complete an application at applytexas.org

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*Your application must be PROCESSED before your next steps*

Application for Admission

Application Tips

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• Create an account applytexas.org (students must use personal email address)
• Once account has been verified, start a new application
• Select Two-year community college
• Select Collin College (multiple locations)
• Residency/tuition is decided based on your answers on the application and the documentation you provide, if requested
• Student will receive their Collin ID number (CWID), CougarWeb username and password in three-five business days

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Questions? Please contact your College and Career Counselor or Special Admissions Counselor

Graduation Dates

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Rising Seniors (current 11^th grader) – May 2025

Rising Juniors (current 10^th grader) – May 2026

Rising Sophomore (current ninth grader) – May 2027

Rising Freshman (current eight grader) – May 2028

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2. Admissions/Onboarding

High School Approval

• Your high school must approve ALL classes, including non-dual credit classes (concurrent). 

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• You must have written approval from your high school to make changes to dual credit classes.

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Student Action Items

High School Permission Form

Students must have completed the Collin College admissions application and will receive an action item in their inbox to complete.

High School Permission Form ��

Smith, Jasmine

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Student Signature

Parent/Guardian Signature

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This form can be completed for their entire enrollment period in Dual Credit unless the student needs to apply for readmission.

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HS Counselor Signature

Registration Requirements/Admissions Onboarding To Do’s�

TSI

Campus Safety

Texas Success Initiative (TSI)

• The TSI is designed to measure college readiness in ELAR (reading and writing) and mathematics.
• It is used for course placement purposes.
• Students must be at college level in ELAR for the majority of courses.
• See the college catalog for placement and prerequisite information: www.collin.edu/academics/catalog.html

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TSI Exemptions

Partial exemptions allowed provided that the required combined/composite score is met.

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For more information on exemptions, please review the

Collin College New Student Checklist or visit www.collin.edu/express/dualcredit.

TSI Waivers

Scores must be reported by your high school counselor

TSI: What Will I Need to Do?

• Complete Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA)
• Review email from assessments@Collin.edu regarding testing procedures.
• Pay at the cashier’s office or online. The cost is $29.
• In-Person testing is available at any campus Testing Center by Appointment.
• Online testing is offered through a virtual testing platform. The current cost is $40.
• Visit our TSI Testing webpage on Collin’s website for more details.

Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination

Dual Credit students taking classes at any Collin campus MUST provide proof of vaccination within five years or documentation of an exemption if they are under the age of 22. The vaccination must be administered at least 10 days prior to start of the student’s entering term.

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Dual Credit students taking classes away from a Collin College campus are eligible for an exemption by completing and signing the HS permission form.

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�3. Registration

 For Dual Credit and Concurrent Classes 

All students will be registered by the P-12 Partnerships Office

• High schools will provide P-12 Partnerships an approved list of students, courses and class periods for registration. 
• P-12 Partnerships will register and notify students of registration and payment deadline.
• Students are responsible for viewing their Collin College schedule and submitting payment by high school stated payment deadline.
• Students may not be added back into dual credit courses if dropped for non-payment (based on ISD policy).

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Registration Details

5. Payment

      $62* per credit hour for students residing in Collin County

= $186 for a three credit hour course

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$117* per credit hour for students residing out-of-county�= $351 for a three credit hour course

Tuition

Total cost will include a $2 per semester student records fee.

*All fees are subject to change upon approval of the Collin Board of Trustees*

Courses with First Day Access Textbooks will have textbook costs included in tuition fees.

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Tuition is paid per semester.

Students eligible for Free/Reduced Lunch will have their cost of tuition waived by Collin College.

Possible Additional Costs

CTE Programs

• Special Course Fees
• Books/Software
• Uniforms/PPE
• Certification Exams

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Academic Courses

• Lab Fees
• 1^st Day Access Fees
• Digital books
• Books/class materials

*Students can see me for specific information about additional costs per program*

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Dual Credit Website

• Access to forms and F.A.Qs
• Links to dedicated pages for students, parents, and counselors
• Important dates and deadlines

• Dual Credit benefits
• Eligibility and enrollment tips
• Application and registration resources
• Link to school-specific pages

Home Page 

Dedicated School Pages

Provides equal access to the educational opportunities and services for students with disabilities through academic accommodations for those who qualify

What Does ACCESS Do?

A student must:

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• Self-identify

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• Apply separately for services through the Collin College ACCESS office

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• Provide documentation of their disability

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• Request accommodations each semester for each professor

Dual Credit ACCESS Advisor: Tara Franklin tfranklin@collin.edu

To Receive Accommodations

Campus Resources�(No additional cost to students – but students do need a Collin ID)

College & Career Counselors

• Pick them up from a Student Engagement office on any campus

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• Both are FREE!

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• An ID allows you to use campus services

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• Not a requirement for the first day of class; please pick one up at your convenience.

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College ID and Parking Sticker

Fall 2024 Important Dates and Information

Students are encouraged to apply online at ApplyTexas.org now

Dual Credit Paperwork Due: 2/23/2024

Must be TSI Complete by: 3/29/2024

Payment Deadline: 5/1/2024

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Please keep in mind registration for Collin will not begin until April and therefore will not show on your HS course verification in March.

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Alison Grimes

CCC at McKinney North HS

amgrimes@Collin.edu

HS phone #: 469-3024317

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www.collin.edu/express/dualcredit

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469.365.1850 

dualcredit@collin.edu

Questions?