Dual Credit

• Have an 80+ GPA,
• Be classified as sophomores, juniors or seniors,
• Complete an application at ApplyTCC,
• View the Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA)
• Take and pass the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) assessment test,
• Complete a self-registration session within the established guidelines to be enrolled in their dual credit class.

Dual credit courses are available on every high school campus. Students will take courses at their home campus, but in-district travel may be required for certain courses if they are not offered at the home campus.

Some courses may be offered online or as a blended model and some specialty courses may require students to travel to another MISD campus.

All interested students are highly encouraged to first research the college(s) they are considering to determine which courses best support their future degree plans.

• FERPA Waiver
• Instructional Agreement with Tarrant County College and MISD

1. Confirm you have an 80+ GPA through your counseling office.

2. Complete the online application at ApplyTCC. Applications typically process within the week. Once you receive your confirmation email along with your TCC ID#, share this information with your guidance counselor. (NOTE: Applications must be completed one month prior to TSI testing.)

3. Complete the Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA).

4. Take the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) assessment. (NOTE: You will need your TCC ID# for testing. You can find this number in your application confirmation email from TCC.)

5. Bring your TSI scores to your school counselor. At that time, you can visit with your counselor about course options.

6. Complete self-registration during the designated windows each semester to complete your enrollment in dual credit classes.

7. Students new to the program will be required to complete a mandatory orientation session during one of the registration sessions. Students who do not attend one of the mandatory orientation sessions will be dropped from the program.

Tuition for the Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 semesters will be free, saving students up to $115 per course. The TCC Board of Trustees approved waiving tuition for all dual credit students during their August meeting.MISD is committed to providing an affordable option that allows students to begin earning college hours early.

Tuition rates are determined by the partnering college or university based on their determined residency.

• Students who are citizens and have lived in Tarrant County for more than a year should qualify for the in-state tuition rate.
• Students who have lived in another state or country may be asked to provide additional documents to determine if the student will qualify for the in-state or out-of-state tuition rate.

Due to the age of the students, the parent’s residential status is also reviewed.

Course Costs Based on Residency

• MISD per class fee (all free and reduced) - $25 FREE for Fall 2023 and Spring 2024
• MISD per class fee (regular) - $115 FREE for Fall 2023 and Spring 2024
• MISD per class fee (out of state) - $225 FREE for Fall 2023 and Spring 2024

All fees should be made to your high school bookkeeper. Do not pay TCC.

MISD provides textbooks for all dual credit courses. Books are issued on the home campus and checked out to students for the duration of the course. Students are required to return books upon completion of courses.

Students are allowed to drop a course within the designated timeline established by TCC.

Refunds will not be issued and your decision may result in a shortage of credit(s) for the semester. Students will then have the following three options:

Option 1: Students may elect to no longer participate in the dual credit program.

Option 2: Students may reimburse MISD for costs incurred due to the drop and be reinstated at the MISD scholarship rate. Textbooks will continue to be provided.

Option 3: Students may continue to take dual credit classes at the full tuition rate. Textbooks will continue to be provided.