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Dual Credit

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) defines dual credit as a system in which an eligible high school student enrolls in college course(s) and receives credit for the course(s) from both the college and high school. Dual credit courses may be taught on the high school campus by an approved instructor or on the college campus. Dual credit courses include both academic and technical courses.

Benefits of taking Dual Credit Courses

• Gain first-hand experience with college-level work while attending high school
• Transition more smoothly between high school and college
• Transfer credits earned in high school to Texas public colleges and universities
• Complete a postsecondary degree faster
• Save money on college tuition

Financial Aid for Swift Transfer (FAST) Program

The FAST program provides funding to participating public institutions of higher education so they can offer dual credit courses to educationally disadvantaged students at no cost to these students. 

• FAST - Financial Aid for Swift Transfer Program To the Administrator Addressed Correspondence

Texas Statewide Goals for Dual Credit

• House Bill 1638: Statewide Dual Credit Goals

Student Data

ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆÁ produces PEIMS Standard Reports.  These reports provide information that is updated annually on a variety of topics.  The College Credit Report provides, by district, each course offered by the district if at least one student earned college credit hours for the course.  Access the or any of the additional PEIMS Standard Reports.