Programs for High School Students
High school students can get ahead on their college career by enrolling in courses at Collin College for either dual credit or concurrent credit with approval from their high school.
Program Introduction
Dual Credit is earning high school and college credit simultaneously for one college course
Concurrent credit is high school students taking college courses while in high school, but not earning high school credit.
Students enrolled in a public high school, private, charter, or homeschool who...
Have permission from their high school
Complete the entire enrollment process at Collin College
Are a high school student (9th grade) at the time of enrollment
Demonstrate the maturity level needed to be successful in college course work
Meet course prerequisite and placement requirements
Are in good academic standing in Collin College
Allows students to progress towards their college goals without having to wait until high school graduation.
Encourages students to earn college credits while attending high school that apply toward college graduation.
Students experience a college environment and the rigor of a college course.
Offers scholarship opportunities.
Provides smaller class size options.
Eliminates the duplication of courses taken in high school and college.
Provides access to all that Collin College offers: the Learning Center, the Library, the Bookstore, even a student ID (which provides additional benefits).
Tuition rates are based on residency and the number of enrolled credit hours.
Some courses may have additional fees, such as lab or 1st Day Access (eMaterials) fees
View the current tuition table
Program procedures and options vary by ISD/high school. Find your high school's designated information page for program details and designated staff members. Home school students and students that do not attend partnering high schools have designated pages as well.
Dual/Concurrent students must have written approval (permission form) from their high school or homeschool administrator for any course they plan to enroll in at Collin College.
Dual/Concurrent Credit students must adhere to Collin College's student handbook
With high school approval, dual credit students can enroll in one (1) wintermester or maymester course
High School students are ineligible for Kinesiology (KINE) and developmental education (ex. MATH-0405) courses
High school students are not able to audit courses
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Dual Credit Office
DualCredit@collin.edu
Homeschool@collin.edu
469-365-1850
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