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Get a Head Start on Your College Education

Dual Credit is an opportunity to earn college credit and high school credit simultaneously. There are many advantages to taking college level courses as a high school student!

Advantages to Taking Dual Credit Courses

Tuition rates for dual credit classes are much less expensive than traditional college courses!

Transfer credits earned in high school to Texas public colleges and universities!

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Depending on the courses a student takes, there is the potential to earn an Associate’s Degree or Workforce Certificate while still in high school!

Students can experience college rigor with the support of their high school counselors and dual credit success coaches!

Eligibility Requirements

Be in good standing in grades 9-12 of a participating high school, private, charter or home school.

  • Have approval from a high school counselor or home school designee.

  • Meet the minimum 2.0 high school GPA requirement.

  • Meet College Readiness Test Scores* as mandated by the state of Texas. (*not required for career / technical programs)

  • Check with the high school counselor for additional district requirements.

Steps to Enrollment

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Participating Schools

Below is a list of all schools that participate in the Dual Credit Program with NCTC linked with the Memorandum of Understanding for each.
STUDENTS & PARENTS: Please take a moment to read through the Memorandum of Understanding for your school to ensure you understand the expectations of students participating in the Dual Credit Program.

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Pathways & Partnerships

We want you to follow a pathway that aligns with your goals and future career. Knowing the options and understanding the ability of NCTC courses to transfer to other universities is important. College can be expensive, so selecting the correct courses can save time and money.

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