EARLY COLLEGE PROGRAMS DUAL CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES AT KING HIGH SCHOOL APRIL 24, 2014

Patricia B. Dominguez – Director, Early College Programs – – Bob Montez – Coordinator, Early College Programs – – – cell Debbie Kemp – Coordinator, Workforce Programs – – EARLY COLLEGE PROGRAMS STAFF

Gilbert Becerra – Dean of Outreach and Enrollment Services – Gracie Martinez – Coordinator, Student Enrollment Center – – DMC STUDENT ENROLLMENT CENTER

Mission: To provide fully accredited occupational, academic, and pre professional courses leading to certificates, associate degrees, and/or the first two year of transferable credit toward baccalaureate degrees. EARLY COLLEGE PROGRAMS

For students: Who are junior or seniors Freshmen or sophomore who have completed at least 10 high school credits (Junior eligible). Who have passed the TSI testing component or are exempt because of SAT, ACT, or PSAT scores. Who are approved by their high school counselor, principal, and parent to enroll in a college class(es). EARLY COLLEGE PROGRAMS = DUAL CREDIT

High school credit Transferable college credit hours Academic challenges Long range savings on tuition/fees College close to home BENEFITS

Students can take college courses: – Face to Face – King – At DMC East or West Campus DMC COURSES

DMC Admissions online through Submit official high school transcripts Complete the Pre Assessment Activity Submit qualifying TSI test scores Submit proof of Meningitis vaccine Dual Credit Form APPLICATION PROCESS

DC ENROLLMENT FALL 2013 AND SPRING 2014 Fall Dual Credit enrollments – 2,686 enrollments for 1,449 students – 21 school districts, 27 high schools, and homeschooled students – 863 students taking college courses at the high school – 760 students taking college courses online – 1,063 students coming to the DMC campuses Spring Dual Credit enrollments – 2,744 enrollments for 1,478 students – 21 school districts, 27 high schools, and homeschooled students – 827 students taking college courses at the high school – 672 students taking college courses online – 1,245 students coming to the DMC campuses

$99.99 per 3 hour course Lab fees, online access code fees, textbooks & supplies extra One price for in or out of district students DMC DUAL CREDIT COSTS

Cost Comparison Del Mar College Dual Credit cost breakdown: – $ hour course – $ hour course – $ hour courses – Books & supplies extra Regular DMC student $350 in district(3 hours) $500 out of district $623 in district (6 hours) $923 out of district(6 hours) Texas A & M Corpus Christi Dual Credit cost breakdown: – $275 per 3 hour course – $45 Admissions app. Fee – $66 per semester parking Fee – Books & supplies extra Regular College – $ – 3 Hr. course – $1, Hr. course – Books & supplies extra

DMC DUAL CREDIT COSTS DMC COST PER 3 HOUR COURSE- $99 Cost for tuition for a full time student enrolled in 24 total hrs. fall/spring Traditional 2-year college $3,264 Public state university $8,893 Public out-of state university $22,203 Private university $30,094 For profit (proprietary) $15,130 Source: The College Board, Trends in College Pricing Dual Credit student $792

TESTING REQUIREMENTS TSI-Reading – 351+ – ACT 19+ – SAT 500+ TSI-Writing & English – 363+ and Essay 4 or Essay 5 and above – ACT 19+ – SAT 500+ TSI-Math – 350+ – ACT 20+ – SAT 500+

SAT – 500+ Verbal and Mathematics with these two scores combined score of 1070 or > ACT – 19 or better on Reading and Writing subject tests and 20 for Math with an overall Composite score of 23 TESTING EXEMPTIONS

New state law requires all students to submit proof of their Meningitis vaccination. Most students who are in high school are in compliance with this law. Submit a copy of your current vaccination record with your DMC application. Note: That Meningitis shots are good for only 5 years. MENINGITIS VACCINATION

TRANSFERABILITY By law, Texas public universities and community colleges accept any designated core coursework with a grade of “C” or better from other Texas public universities and community colleges, consistent with Texas Education Code § and Texas Administrative Code §4.28

Popular Links to determine transferability are: Texas Common Course numbering webpage – Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board – University of Austin – Texas A & M College Station – ssb.tamu.edu/pls/PROD/bwxkwtes.P_TransEquivMain ssb.tamu.edu/pls/PROD/bwxkwtes.P_TransEquivMain Transferability How do I know my courses will transfer?

FINANCIAL AID $$$ Students must fill out the FAFSA and the Financial Aid Dual Credit Form by May 1 st for Fall 2014 Ruth Perez-Contact person at DMC FA Fin Aid

KING DUAL CREDIT COURSE OPTIONS

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