Dual Credit

What is Dual Credit? Dual Credit refers to the process by which a high school student enrolls in a college course and receives simultaneous credit for the course from both the college and the high school. Dual credit courses include both academic courses as well as technical courses. 2

Provides a challenge for those students who want it Shortens the time required for you to complete an undergraduate degree or certificate Lowers the cost for college by sometimes having your tuition covered Allows you to earn college credits while attending high school that may apply toward graduation at TVCC or another college or university Creates a continuum of learning from high school to college 3 Benefits of Dual Credit

Academic Core that are transferrable to a four-year university Technical/CTE that lead to a marketable skill award, certificate or Associate of Applied Science degree (non-transferrable) 4 Dual Credit Possible Courses (Available face-to-face, online, and ITV)

Dual Credit Limits & Requirements Students must demonstrate college readiness through testing School district decides whether Dual Credit grades will be used for UIL Eligibility Grades must be transcripted upon completion of the course High school students (11-12) are eligible

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education. FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect to their children's education records. These rights transfer to the student when he or she reaches the age of 18 or attends a school beyond the high school level. Students to whom the rights have transferred are "eligible students." TVCC employees are not allowed to discuss individual students with anyone, including parents, without a signed FERPA Waiver. TVCC staff will communicate to the high school, where parents may request information from the high school staff regarding students’ dual credit courses. 6 Family Education Rights & Privacy Act

Dual Credit Basics Student Eligibility TVCC Student Services Textbooks

Meet TVCC Admission Guidelines Meet TVCC Testing & Placement Guidelines Dual Credit students are limited to 15 semester credit hours (SCH) per semester. If a student wishes to enroll in more than 15 SCH, they must complete the Enrollment Exception Procedure. High schools may have their own program application procedures in place. 8 Student Eligibility

As a TVCC student, students have access to: Library Mentoring Student Services Tutoring Activate your TVCC Cardinal and obtain your TVCC Student ID Card for access to the above services Student Services

Textbooks can be purchased at the TVCC Bookstore or may be purchased online, at various websites. TVCC Textbook Return Procedure Must provide original receipt for any return or exchange Full refund up to 10th class day for Fall/Spring semester, 3rd class day for Summer or short terms New textbooks must be in new condition and shrink-wrap must be unopened for full refund. Access codes and CD’s must not be opened. Textbooks

What is the Dual Credit registration procedure? Testing Enrollment Payment Dual Credit Student

TSI Assessment to determine college readiness and Dual Credit eligibility Check with high school counselor or TVCC Testing Center for scheduling Scores available on the TVCC Dual Credit website TVCC Testing & Placement

1.Complete all TVCC Admission Requirements 1.TVCC Application for Admission 2.Official Testing Results 3.Bacterial Meningitis Shot Record (within past 5 years) 2.Student MUST complete the Concurrent Student Checklist 3.Student MUST complete the TVCC Dual Credit/Concurrent Registration Form, with student, parent and counselor signatures 4.Students can early enroll with Director of Dual Credit, TVCC Counselors, or attend regularly scheduled TVCC registration 5.Schedules with amounts due will be available to students through Cardinal Connection Enrollment

Tuition Tuition waived on two courses per semester Students responsible for fees and books Refer to the current Trinity Valley Community College tuition and fee schedule for costs Fees TVCC Tax Paying Districts - Students pay a General Fee per semester hour Outside of TVCC Tax Paying Districts - Students pay a General Fee & an Out-of-District Fee per semester hour Additional fees, dependent upon the course, include internet and lab fees. Payment of Tuition and Fees A student or parent may make full payment in person by cash, check, money order, MasterCard, Visa, or Discover A student or parent may also enroll in an Online Tuition/Fee Payment and Installment Plan, through Cardinal Connection Dual credit students will be dropped from courses for non-payment of tuition and/or fees TVCC Payment Process

Dual Credit Reality Check

To prepare for college course assignments, all college students should expect to invest at least as much time out-of-class as in-class reading and studying. The level of maturity of the high school student should be one of the criteria for approval by the high school officials. t he high school official. A dual credit course is a college course in all respects. The curriculum and teaching methods are the same as used in other college courses. See the TVCC College Catalog at The instructor is available to answer any questions a student may have. If students have any concerns about their performance in the course or are not sure of an assignment, the student should speak with the instructor. Item 1 Item 2 Item 3 Item 4

While taking courses through TVCC, the student must adhere to all college policies and regulations contained in the college catalog, student handbook, class schedule, and course syllabus. Priorities are a key to success. Item 5 Item 6 Item 7 Students can view grades for individual online courses through Blackboard. Students should click on “My Grades” or “Tools” within the course to view grades for that course. Students can find face-to-face course grades by speaking with the course instructor. Item 8 Students will access the course syllabus to review course requirements, expectations, assignments, testing, textbooks, and other pertinent information before the course begins. Online syllabi can be accessed via the TVCC Online Schedule at

Resources

TVCC Dual Credit: TVCC Admissions: TVCC Testing: TVCC Bookstore: (Enter Trinity Valley Community College) TVCC Workforce Education: TVCC Disability Services 22

TVCC Business Office: Distance Learning Online Course Assessment: Distance Learning Student Orientation: Located within your Blackboard account, top right of the screen Dual Credit in Texas: College & Career Readiness in Texas: _readiness_in_texas.html 23

Questions? We are happy to help you! Kelley Townsend Director of Dual Credit 