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Important Documents and Resources
Dual Credit San Antonio College MOU 2023-2026
Dual Credit St. Philip's College MOU 2023-2026
Dual Credit Palo Alto College MOU 2023-2026
Alamo College High School Programs Data Dashboard
North East ISD Dual Credit Handbook for Students and Families (English)
North East ISD Dual Credit Handbook for Students and Families (Spanish)
North East ISD Dual Credit FAQs
High School Dual Credit Programs and Campus Links
International School of the Americas
Career & Technical Dual Credit
Find a School Counselor
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Earn College Credit in High School with Dual Credit at NEISD
NEISD students can get a head start on their college degree and save on tuition by earning college credit while still in high school through dual credit programs. NEISD partners with San Antonio College, St. Philip’s College, and Palo Alto College to offer academic and career-focused dual credit courses to eligible students.
Why Take Dual Credit Courses?
Taking dual credit in high school offers many benefits:
- Earn college credits before graduating high school, getting a head start on a degree.
- Save money on tuition by completing college credits at high school dual credit rates.
- Get ready for college by experiencing advanced college-level academics with the support of high school faculty.
- Explore interests with dual credit courses spanning various academic areas.
- Stand out on applications with college credits signaling motivation and readiness for higher academics.
Apply for Dual Credit Courses
Students should consult with their school counselors about applying for the dual credit program to take advantage of the opportunity to accelerate their academic progress. Counselors can guide eligible students through the application process and getting started with college-level courses while still in high school.
Review the requirements for dual credit below and contact your high school counselor today to learn about applying for the dual credit program at NEISD!
Follow These Steps to Enroll in Dual Credit Courses
Dual credit allows high school students to take college courses and earn credit towards both their high school diploma and college degree. Follow these steps to enroll in dual credit:
- Complete the ApplyTexas college application.
- Review your school's Dual Credit Handbook and submit the checklist by the deadline.
- Prepare for the Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA2) with test preps.
- Take the TSIA2 placement exam or the ACT/SAT to qualify.
- Submit your Dual Credit Checklist to counseling by the deadline.
The TSIA2 exam determines readiness for college-level academics. It is a Texas state-mandated assessment that evaluates college readiness in reading, writing, and math. The TSIA2 identifies areas for improvement to help students prepare for college-level coursework. Passing the exam is required to qualify for dual credit. Speak to your high school counselor about registering for the TSIA2.
Dual Credit Partner Information and Resources
NEISD partners with several local colleges to provide academic and career-focused dual credit courses to high school students.
Academic Dual Credit Info
Career and Technical Dual Credit Info
Dual Credit Resources
Explore the websites of each dual credit partner to get details on various courses, requirements, and program resources offered through our college partnerships.
Transcripts For Dual Credit Students
Dual Credit students do not automatically receive a transcript. However, beginning June 19, 2023, Dual Credit students may request a transcript from San Antonio College using their online system. The Registrar charges a fee for each transcript ordered, which is a residential fee, not an NEISD fee. Students can access SAC records and transcripts for the request form and additional information.
Compare AP, Dual Credit, and Dual Credit for Earning College Credits
Advanced Placement
Dual credit
Dual Enrollment
Description
AP courses allow high school students to take college-level classes. Students can potentially earn college credit by passing exams and other coursework.
Dual credit courses allow high school students to concurrently earn both college credit and high school credit for a single class.
The OnRamps dual enrollment program enables students to simultaneously earn high school credit and separate transferable college credit from UT Austin.
Description
Advanced Placement
AP courses allow high school students to take college-level classes. Students can potentially earn college credit by passing exams and other coursework.
Dual credit
Dual credit courses allow high school students to concurrently earn both college credit and high school credit for a single class.
Dual Enrollment
The OnRamps dual enrollment program enables students to simultaneously earn high school credit and separate transferable college credit from UT Austin.
Credit
High school credit is earned by successfully passing the course with a minimum 70% grade. Most colleges offer college credit and/or placement for qualifying AP exam scores.
Both high school and college credit are awarded when students pass the dual credit course with at least 70%. The college determines the number of college credits granted, typically through San Antonio College for academic dual credit.
High school credit is earned by passing the OnRamps course with a minimum 70% grade. UT Austin faculty award college credit if students get a D- or above in the college portion. Students then choose whether to accept the college credit.
Credit
Advanced Placement
High school credit is earned by successfully passing the course with a minimum 70% grade. Most colleges offer college credit and/or placement for qualifying AP exam scores.
Dual credit
Both high school and college credit are awarded when students pass the dual credit course with at least 70%. The college determines the number of college credits granted, typically through San Antonio College for academic dual credit.
Dual Enrollment
High school credit is earned by passing the OnRamps course with a minimum 70% grade. UT Austin faculty award college credit if students get a D- or above in the college portion. Students then choose whether to accept the college credit.
Teachers & Instructors
AP courses are taught by high school teachers trained by the College Board.
Dual credit courses are taught by high school teachers who meet qualifications to serve as adjunct college professors.
Dual enrollment OnRamps courses are co-taught by qualified high school teachers and University of Texas at Austin faculty. The high school portion is taught in-person along with distance learning from UT Austin.
Teachers & Instructors
Advanced Placement
AP courses are taught by high school teachers trained by the College Board.
Dual credit
Dual credit courses are taught by high school teachers who meet qualifications to serve as adjunct college professors.
Dual Enrollment
Dual enrollment OnRamps courses are co-taught by qualified high school teachers and University of Texas at Austin faculty. The high school portion is taught in-person along with distance learning from UT Austin.
College & University Acceptance
AP scores are accepted for college credit nationwide. However, credit policies vary by college so students should verify individual requirements.
Dual Credit hours transfer to public colleges and universities in Texas. Students should verify transfer policies at other in-state and out-of-state schools.
Dual Enrollment credit transfers to Texas public colleges and universities. Students should confirm transfer policies at other in-state and out-of-state institutions.
College & University Acceptance
Advanced Placement
AP scores are accepted for college credit nationwide. However, credit policies vary by college so students should verify individual requirements.
Dual credit
Dual Credit hours transfer to public colleges and universities in Texas. Students should verify transfer policies at other in-state and out-of-state schools.
Dual Enrollment
Dual Enrollment credit transfers to Texas public colleges and universities. Students should confirm transfer policies at other in-state and out-of-state institutions.
Location & textbooks
AP courses are held at high schools, with curriculum and teaching materials provided by the district.
Dual credit classes take place in high schools. Course content and resources are jointly furnished by the district and partner college.
OnRamps dual enrollment occurs in-person at high school campuses plus online. UT Austin and/or NEISD supply the curriculum and educational assets.
Location & textbooks
Advanced Placement
AP courses are held at high schools, with curriculum and teaching materials provided by the district.
Dual credit
Dual credit classes take place in high schools. Course content and resources are jointly furnished by the district and partner college.
Dual Enrollment
OnRamps dual enrollment occurs in-person at high school campuses plus online. UT Austin and/or NEISD supply the curriculum and educational assets.
Academic Rigor
Standardized AP curriculum is set by the College Board, which reviews and approves course syllabi.
Course syllabi undergo review and approval by specific academic departments at Alamo Colleges.
Through distance learning, students receive the same identical instruction as taking the course at the UT Austin campus.
Academic Rigor
Advanced Placement
Standardized AP curriculum is set by the College Board, which reviews and approves course syllabi.
Dual credit
Course syllabi undergo review and approval by specific academic departments at Alamo Colleges.
Dual Enrollment
Through distance learning, students receive the same identical instruction as taking the course at the UT Austin campus.
Cost
Instruction is free. Exam fees are set by the College Board. Subsidies may be available to help cover costs. Students are responsible for exam fees and sending scores to colleges.
Classes have no tuition cost. Students cover any transcript fees from the partner college.
Courses have no tuition fees. Students are responsible for transcript costs from UT Austin.
Cost
Advanced Placement
Instruction is free. Exam fees are set by the College Board. Subsidies may be available to help cover costs. Students are responsible for exam fees and sending scores to colleges.
Dual credit
Classes have no tuition cost. Students cover any transcript fees from the partner college.
Dual Enrollment
Courses have no tuition fees. Students are responsible for transcript costs from UT Austin.
High School GPA Impact
Rigorous college-level curriculum earns weighted grades based on NEISD policies.
Challenging college-level content receives weighted grades per district standards.
Demanding university-level material qualifies for weighted grading under district guidelines.
High School GPA Impact
Advanced Placement
Rigorous college-level curriculum earns weighted grades based on NEISD policies.
Dual credit
Challenging college-level content receives weighted grades per district standards.
Dual Enrollment
Demanding university-level material qualifies for weighted grading under district guidelines.
College Transcript Impact
Individual colleges and universities evaluate AP scores for credit based on their institutional policies. Students send AP scores, which can grant college credit or placement.
Partner colleges permanently record grades on transcripts. Students must submit all transcripts when applying to any college, since failing marks cannot be removed.
University of Texas - Austin transcripts must be requested to document earned college credits, which factors into cumulative GPA from UT. Transfer policies will still differ across educational institutions.
College Transcript Impact
Advanced Placement
Individual colleges and universities evaluate AP scores for credit based on their institutional policies. Students send AP scores, which can grant college credit or placement.
Dual credit
Partner colleges permanently record grades on transcripts. Students must submit all transcripts when applying to any college, since failing marks cannot be removed.
Dual Enrollment
University of Texas - Austin transcripts must be requested to document earned college credits, which factors into cumulative GPA from UT. Transfer policies will still differ across educational institutions.
Eligibility
Open to all students, though some APs have suggested prerequisite courses to prepare. Students should be ready for college-level curriculum.
Students must pass the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) test and submit a college application to qualify.
No testing or application needed to enroll, but some courses require high school prerequisites. Students should be ready for college-level online learning.
Eligibility
Advanced Placement
Open to all students, though some APs have suggested prerequisite courses to prepare. Students should be ready for college-level curriculum.
Dual credit
Students must pass the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) test and submit a college application to qualify.
Dual Enrollment
No testing or application needed to enroll, but some courses require high school prerequisites. Students should be ready for college-level online learning.
