Homeschool Dual Enrollment in Texas
Texas homeschoolers take dual-credit college courses by applying to a college directly. The college sets prerequisites and charges, and the state's readiness rule depends on whether the student is seeking a degree.
How dual credit works for homeschoolers
Texas calls a college course taken during high school dual credit: the student earns college credit, and the homeschool can count the same course toward its own graduation requirements. A homeschooler enrolls through the college, under the admission rules the college uses for any dual-credit student.
A student who is not seeking a degree cannot be required to show college readiness under the Texas Success Initiative (TSI). A degree-seeking student needs a TSI exemption, such as qualifying SAT or ACT scores, or a passing score on the TSIA2 test, although a college may still offer its core communication and math courses without one.
Dual credit hours can affect eligibility for some state financial aid later in college. They do not affect federal aid.
Before your child can enroll
Admission and prerequisites
The student completes the college's dual-credit application and meets the prerequisites for each course.
Advising
Colleges must give dual-credit students access to academic advising and counseling.
Paying with an education savings account
A homeschooled student with a Texas Education Freedom Account (TEFA) award can use it for approved college tuition and fees, subject to the program's approval of the provider and the expense.
Enrolling in a college course
First step
Ask the college's dual-credit office for its homeschool application and for which readiness rule applies to your student before scheduling a test.
What it costs
Each college sets its tuition, fees, and book charges, and some discount dual-credit tuition. Without a TEFA award, the family pays those charges.
When to apply
Apply by the college's deadline for the semester you want, and leave time for a TSIA2 test if your student needs one.
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