Dual Credit Program
The dual credit program lets you earn college credit while attending high school.
Dual credit students take college-level courses taught by fully credentialed faculty. These classes meet high school graduation requirements and provide college credit at the same time.
When you successfully complete your courses:
- Your ISD will award high school academic credit.
- TCC will award college-level academic credit.
Participating ISDs offer in-person and online dual credit classes. Homeschool students may also be eligible to participate in dual credit.
What are the benefits of dual credit?
Students who enroll in our dual credit program:
- Receive transferable college credit, while also receiving high school credit
- Save on tuition and fees by accelerating time to complete an undergraduate or vocational degree
- Have access to TCC services
- Be better prepared with an academic edge
- Look more desireable on university applications
Before making your decision, you should also learn about:
- High school classes vs. college classes
- Dual credit vs. advanced placement (AP)
- Dual credit eligibility requirements
Ready to apply and register?
Follow the instructions for applying to the program and registering for classes.
How do I apply for dual credit at TCC?
High School Students
Use this option if you attend a local high school, private school, or charter school, and would like to participate through your school.
- Check if your school has a dual credit partnership with TCC.
- Talk to your high school counselor or one of our coordinators of educational partnerships.
- Apply for admission.
Home School Students
Use this option if you receive your secondary schooling at home.
- Meet with a coordinator of educational partnerships.
- Meet with a career advisor.
- Apply for admission.
How do I register for dual credit classes?
After you’ve been admitted at TCC, you can either self-register or work with a coordinator of educational partnerships to register for classes.
Make sure you have a plan before registration deadlines.
Self-Register
To self-register, follow our instructions to register for dual credit classes.
If You’re Taking an Online Dual Credit Class
Take the Online Readiness Assessment at least 24 hours before you register for an online course.
FAQs About Dual Credit
What classes are offered through dual credit?
Our specific course offerings are determined through written agreements between TCC and your participating high school, private, charter or home school. Depending on the agreement, courses may not be offered every semester.
Confirm offerings with a TCC Coordinator of Educational Partnerships for your campus. The College reserves the right to add, change or cancel any course section as necessary.
Where are dual credit classes taught?
The location of your classes is determined by the agreement your high school, private, charter or home school has with TCC.
Dual credit course locations include:
- In-person at your high school
- In-person at a TCC campus
- Online (through TCC Connect)
What are the eligibility requirements for dual credit?
To be eligible, you must:
- Be enrolled in good standing in 9–12 grade of a participating high school, private, charter or home school
- Have approval from a high school counselor or administrator
- Fulfill appropriate admissions criteria to TCC
- Learn more about applying to TCC as a dual credit student
- Meet minimum test scores
- Have a TSI assessment score or exemption on file with TCC
- Learn more about TSI assessment exemptions
How much does dual credit cost?
As of Fall 2023, tuition is waived for dual credit students as part of the FAST program.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about the FAST program.
More Dual Credit Resources
- Dual credit manual (PDF)Listen (opens in a new tab): Download the complete dual credit enrollment manual, which includes information on enrollment and attendance requirements.
- Attending class: Read about expectations for your student for the first day of classes.
- Support resources and services: Get help while enrolled in dual credit classes.
- FERPA Rights: Know your rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974.
Contact Us
Do you have more questions? Contact a coordinator of educational partnerships for your local TCC campus.
Updated September 01, 2026