Dual Credit 2019-2020

The Dual Credit application is now open for new students for Fall 2019.

The Dual Credit Program allows eligible high school students to earn college credit while they complete their high school requirements.

All courses require the approval of the high school liaison.

Dual Credit courses are offered at the college campus or online with Northwest Vista College.

Who may participate in the Dual Credit Program?

9th - 12th grade

Benefits of Dual Credit

• Increases the likelihood that a student will complete high school, enroll in and continue with their college education
• Decreases the cost of tuition and fees for students in completing their academic degrees
• New graduates enter the workforce at an accelerated rate and begin to earn wages, benefiting themselves and making positive contributions to our economy
• Students can complete up to 14 college courses before graduating from high school
• Increases student’s self-confidence
• Access to campus resources

To be eligible for our Dual Credit Program for Fall 2019,  students will need to complete the following:

1. Submit Apply Texas Application - Guide attached
2. Log into ACES 3-5 business days after submitting Apply Texas application
3. Complete Go FAARR and Test Prep modules in ACES
4. Test: TSI, ACT or SAT     Information on testing is in Mrs. Sparks’ office 
5. Submit Consent Form

Program Deadlines:

February 18, 2019	Apply Texas Application Due
April 22, 2019	Student Admission Requirements and Initial Assessment Results Due (This includes completion of ACES modules, test scores, and Consent Form)
June 7, 2019	Deadline to Submit Re-test Results

Please let me know if you have any questions.