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NCTC’s Dual Credit ON TRACK is an opportunity for 9^th – 12^th grade students to earn college credit and high school credit simultaneously. Students taking academic dual credit must have college ready test scores based on courses selected and a high school GPA of 2.0. High schools may require a higher GPA. Students enrolling in Career Technical courses are not required to meet college ready TSI scores. If a student decides to move these credits into an AAS degree plan, then TSI scores would be required at that time. The state of Texas requires each school district to have a Memorandum of Understanding in order to provide dual credit courses. There is a separate Memorandum for Home School.

 NCTC TSI Assessment Testing at High School - Important Preparation Instructions

Counselors are encouraged to attend NCTC’s Counselors Forum where yearly updates are shared.

Dual Credit On Track

• To be eligible to register for course/s Dual Credit students must submit all documents and adhere to deadlines, Dates & Deadlines Calendar. Schools are encouraged to set earlier deadlines. Students should log into MyNCTC student services to verify if Admission file is complete.
• Documents required prior to registration deadline
  • Application, ApplyTexas.org
  • High school and college transcripts
  • TSI scores
  • Meningitis immunization may be required if attending NCTC campus

Additional Requirements

• Student/Parent Orientation & Agreement Form
  Orientations available face to face at high schools or online.
• Student Registration Form must be completed with high school counselor. This form is NOT required prior to registration.

Beginning Fall 2018:

• Counselors are required to Certify Free and Reduced Student Tuition Grants by published deadline. These grants will remain in effect for one school year; Fall, Spring, and Summer. No additional documents needed from students.
• Counselors are required to submit signed Certified Student Enrollment/Free Reduced Rosters by the deadline.

Registering Now for Summer
Returning Students

Check with your high school for specific dates.

Payment

Payment or Payment Plan set up is due at time of registration. Dual Credit students will be included in all NCTC drop dates for nonpay.

Public Ed free reduced students are required to pay for all textbooks themselves.

Drop dates for nonpayment for Dual Credit students.

Drop Date	Semester
2/28/2020	Spring 2nd 8 week & Summer 2020
3/27/2020	Maymester & Summer 2020
5/1/2020	Maymester & Summer 2020
5/29/2020	Summer 2020 & Fall 2020
6/29/2020	Summer 2020 & Fall 2020
8/3/2020	Fall 2020

Dates & Deadlines

 

Spring Break 2020 | March 16 - 21

General Eligibility

• Any public, private, charter, or home school high school student in 9^th – 12^th grade student
• College readiness in at least one testing area as evidenced with Qualifying Test Scores. The TSI Assessment is the most commonly used test. TSI Testing Request is available for onsite high school testing.
• Minimum high school GPA of "C" or higher as required by high school principal or school board.
• Social and behavioral maturity for college level courses
• Parents and counselors should be aware that college ready scores are not the only criteria for student success. Tips For Being a Successful Dual Credit Student can help students understand the difference between high school and college. GRIT may be more important in determining student success than readiness scores.
   Play GRIT Video
• Students with prior disciplinary or attendance problems, as defined by The Texas Education Code, section 25.92 Minimum Attendance for Class Credit, are not eligible to enroll in dual credit courses.

What NCTC Offers

Dual Credit at NCTC offers a vast array of services and programs. Is your school interested in an early college high school concept?  NCTC’s Collegiate Academy may be of interest as well as pathways for Core Complete, Associate Degree, University Transfer, and University Partnership.

Collegiate Academy

NCTC partners with high schools to provide early college access for students who desire to graduate NCTC Core Complete or with Associate Degree. Contact the Director of Dual Credit if your high school is interested in establishing a Collegiate Academy. If you are offering Dual Credit opportunities for 9^th graders, you may be approved as an NCTC Collegiate Academy Partnership School. Contact Director of Dual Credit.

Dual Credit Courses

Transfer

By state mandate NCTC Core Curriculum transfers to all public colleges and universities in Texas.  Students attending out of state or private universities should check with that institution.

Course Load

High school students may enroll in the number of classes appropriate to their needs with an institutional upper limit of 18 hours per long semester. A load of 12 hours per long semester should be considered advanced by most metrics for Dual Credit students.

Courses Offered

NCTC offers hybrid, online and face to face courses at NCTC campuses and high school campuses. High schools requesting courses taught on site must complete a Course Request Form by required deadline. Requesting courses does not guarantee NCTC's ability to provide an instructor.

Cost

Dual Credit students receive a reduced tuition rate based on their residency.

Dual Credit Tuition Rates

• Students must attend a high school located in North Central Texas College's service area (Cooke County, Denton County, and Graham ISD) to receive dual credit discounted rates.
• Students attending a high school located out of North Central Texas College's service area will pay regular tuition rates.