ACCESS Dual Credit
Frequently Asked Questions:
Once you have applied to Collin College and received your Campus-wide ID and email
address, you are welcome to apply to the ACCESS office. Applying for services before
the semester you are enrolling in, is encouraged! Please note that our turn-around
time can take up to 2 weeks.
Yes, but with your child’s consent. Since your child is considered a ‘College Student’
when taking Dual Credit classes, FERPA laws must be followed. If your child gives
you FERPA authorizations, or consent to speak with us, then we would be happy to speak
with you. This also means that your child must be present during any meetings or phone
calls to ensure FERPA laws are being followed. For more information, don’t hesitate
to contact us!
ACCESS Parent Guide
ACCESS Parent Guide
No. At the High School level, IDEA (The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)
is followed. This only applies to Pre-K through 12th grade students. Since your child
is taking College-Level coursework, the ADA (The Americans with Disabilities Act)
must be followed, which is why they will have to apply for accommodations at the College
level, for their Dual Credit courses. Click here for more details about the differences between High School and College
accommodations.
We encourage you to submit documentation that supports your diagnosis, and the ACCESS
advisors will be able to let you know what other information may be needed.
Great question! The TSI is already very accessible in that it is untimed, you can
take it over a course of a many days, you can magnify, and change the color of the
screen. It also and provides a calculator in the Math section. If you require additional
TSI accommodations, please email Mharren@collin.edu to request these accommodations.