2. What is Dual Credit?
Dual Credit is an opportunity for eligible high school students to enroll in college courses and earn both college credit and high school credit upon successful completion of course.

3. What Dual Credit Courses Does NCTC Offer?
Arts, Sciences, Academic Transfer
English
History
Government/Economics
Math
Biology, Chemistry, A&P, Physics
Art, Theater, Music Appreciation
NCTC can offer other core courses specific to individual degree plans.
Career Technical
NCTC offers 22 different Career Technical Certificate program.
Certificate programs can transfer under Associate of Applied Science Degree at NCTC.
Examples: Law Enforcement, Welding, Machining, Industrial Technology, Business Management, Farm and Ranch
Arts, Sciences, Academic Transfer Courses English History Government/Economics Math Biology, Chemistry, A&P, Physics Art, Theater, Music Appreciation NCTC can offer other core courses specific to individual degree plans.
Career Technical Courses NCTC offers 22 different Career Technical Certificate program. Certificate programs can transfer under Associate of Applied Science Degree at NCTC. Examples: Law Enforcement, Welding, Machining, Industrial Technology, Business Management, Farm and Ranch
Health Sciences
AS Nursing (3 yr program) , Vocational Nursing, Fire Science Technology,
Radiology, Cosmetology, Emergency Medical Technology, Surgical Technology

4. Add housing, transportation, food, and living expenses.
Why Choose Dual Credit? Financial Savings College Degree/Debt Free Is Possible
Tuition for 3 Hours Credit Course
$1,550 @ UNT
$2,000 @ TSU
$1, @ Ttech
$2, @ UT
$4, @ Baylor
Add housing, transportation, food, and living expenses.
Tuition For 3 Hours Credit Course at NCTC
$180 In District
(Cooke County tax district)
$258 Out of District
(Montague and Denton County non taxed districts )
Tuition for determined by Board of Regents in spring.
$180 In District (Cooke County tax district)
$258 Out of District (Montague and Denton County )
Career Technical Courses receive Dual Credit tuition rates. Some CTE courses are 4 credit hrs.

5. Dual Credit: Additional Benefits
Experience college (the good and the bad) while still in high school
More likely to be successful in college, completing in a timely manner (ACT.org 2014)
Head start on college core curriculum and career
Smoother transition

6. Questions To Ask ? Can I resolve issues on my own?
Am I self-motivated?
Do I have clear goals?
Am I willing to make sacrifices in order to achieve my goals?
Do I have good study habits.
Do I have a good work ethic, get to school on time, turn in assignments, and try my best.
Students, if you find yourself saying no to most of these questions, spend your high schools years working on these important life skills.
Parents, if your son or daughter is not ready give them the opportunity to mature while still in high school.

7. How To Help Your Dual Credit Student
Encourage them, let them know college is important and they can be successful.
FERPA applies to Dual Credit students educational records.
Success in college will depend on their self-motivation, discipline, organizational skills, study habits, and time management. Encourage these skills .
Remind them that one hour in a college class requires two-three hours of preparation outside class .
College will be different from high school. They will be given a greater freedom.
Allow them to take ownership for success and responsibility for failures.
Encourage them to establish open communication with their instructors. If they are experiencing challenges in a course, they will need to communicate with their instructor.
Do not contact instructors on their behalf. FERPA law applies to Dual Credit students.

8. Getting Started Dual Credit Checklist –Handout Available
1. Become familiar with NCTC Dual Credit website. Talk with your high school counselor for required GPA. 2. Complete an application 3. Complete College College ready test scores: TSI, ACT or SAT preferred. 5. Submit documents ( high school transcript, meningitis immunization, test scores) 6. Meet with counselor to complete Dual Credit Agreement Registration Form. Indicates courses approved by the school and requires signatures. 7. Register for the courses. Check with your high school since schools register using different procedures. Students are not registered until the courses appear on MyNCTC student portal. 8. Make Payment 9. Set up 10. Apply for Scholarships 11. Purchase textbooks.

9. TSI “College Ready” Eligibility Scores Application and College 101 required at least 2 -3 weeks before taking TSI.
ACT 23 composite with 19 on subject area
SAT 1070 combined (math and reading) with 500 on subject area
TSI Assessment Math 350, Reading 351, Writing 363 with 4 on essay or stand alone 5 on essay

10. TSI Assessment
The TSI Assessment is a college readiness test that evaluates
student skills in WRITING, READING, and MATH
It replaces the THEA , Compass, and Accuplacer tests.
Computerized test
Untimed
Cost is $25 for all 3 sections or $10 per section. Recommended Reading and Writing for beginning students.
Results are immediate and diagnostic
Math portion for math courses, Writing portion for Engl 1301 & Liturature, and Reading portion for all other courses.
Students may retest if needed.

11. TSI Preparation Resources
– Student Services – Counseling & Testing – Testing Information
TSI Student Brochure
TSI Free Practice Guide
TSI Study App is Free (Collegeboard.org )

12. Fall/Summer 2017 Registration opens the first week in April.
To register, students must have all documents submitted by the published deadline.
Be aware of your schools deadlines.
Ideally, all dual credit students should be registered for their summer/fall courses before they leave for summer break.
Fall/Summer 2017 Registration opens the first week in April.
Now is the time to start.
and College are important first steps.

14. Transferability?
Texas legislative has mandated that all core curriculum be fully transferable to public universities in Texas.
Check TCCNS (Texas Common Course Numbering System) for transferability from one Texas institution to another.
Check with out of state colleges and private universities for transferability.

15. Career Technical Courses
Career & Technical Education
Nearly ½ of future job openings will be filled by workers with associate degree or certificates.
High demand, high skill careers in today’s changing workplace.
0ne-year or two-year degree or certificate programs.

16. Other CTE Programs Business Management Criminal Justice
Informational Technology
CyberSecurity
Computer networking
Web Design
Game Design
Programming
Farm and Ranch management
Industrial Technology Gville)
HVAC
Welding
Industrial Mechanics
Machining
Business Management
Criminal Justice
Drafting Technology
Law Enforcement
Cosmetology
EMS
Radiological Tech
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17. Things To Know
Drops and Withdrawals
Payment
Grades
Class Schedules

18. Drops & Withdrawals Drops Withdrawals
Drops and withdrawals can be confusing!
Both drop and withdrawal refer to getting out of a class
before the end of the semester.
Drops
Before the Official Date of Record
Withdrawals
After the Official Date of Record
If you DROP a class before the official day of record ( usually the 12th day of class) it will never appear on your official transcript.

19. Important Information on “W” (withdrawals from college courses)
When you WITHDRAW from a course, you will receive a grade of “W” on your transcript.
A “W” does not hurt your GPA. Ask your school counselor for the dual credit withdrawal form and make sure you get instructor, parent, and counselor signatures on the forms. Talking with your counselor does not withdraw you from the college course.
Be aware of the college deadline for Withdrawing from a course.
After graduation, withdrawals will be counted. The state will penalize you after 6 withdrawals. Dual Credit courses do not count toward the “Drop 6 Rule”

20. Tuition Payments Payment is due at the time of registration.
Pay online (MyNCTC)
Set up a payment plan
By phone
In person at any NCTC campus (Gainesville, Corinth, Flower Mound, Bowie, Graham)
Failure to pay for courses will result in being dropped from all classes. You will be charged a $50 reinstatement fee. Reinstatement is not guaranteed.

21. Paying for Dual Credit Courses
TUITION GRANTS
6 hrs each semester tuition waived for students on Free/Reduced Lunch program.
Complete an application.
DUAL CREDIT SCHOLARSHIPS
Fall Semester Deadline: April 15
Spring Semester Deadline: October 15

22. Grades Are Forever!
Mid-term and final grades are sent to your high school counselor.
“C” is required or higher in each course for continued enrollment.
If lower than a “C”, student is not permitted to enroll for one long semester. Both summer sessions are considered a long semester

23. Grades & Transcripts
Check your grades immediately after the semester (MyNCTC)
You will lose communication with your instructor quickly.
If you have questions, contact the instructor immediately!
Request a transcript each semester for your files. (MyNCTC) They are free!

24. Make payments online
Register online
Request official and unofficial transcript online
Find your schedule, class & room #
Find out if you have a hold on your account
Set up your NCTC (needed for scholarship application)
And Much More! You will need your Student ID and Net ID to access MyNCTC.

25. Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD)
Accommodations and Support Services Available.
Students must contact OSD to request services.
Gainesville Campus Contact: Yvonne Sandmann

26. Questions ? Debbie Endres daendres@nctc.edu Diane Mannion
Dual Credit Director
Gainesville
(940)
Diane Mannion
Dual Credit Coordinator Corinth & Flower Mound
940
Danelle Wolf
CTE Coordinator
Susan Cooper
Bowie Campus
Questions ?