Get a Head Start on College in High School
Austin Community College’s Dual Credit Program offers college classes to eligible high school students that could satisfy their high school graduation requirements. They could earn both college and high school credit at the same time! Eligible students can take general education (core curriculum) semester classes like HIST 1302 (United States History 2) that are highly transferable. Students interested in going into the workforce, there is a place for you, too! Students can enroll in workforce courses and pathways such as Automotive, Health Sciences, Welding, Advanced Manufacturing, Computer Science, and more!
Tune in for a Dual Credit Information Session!
Learn about the ACC’s Dual Credit program and opportunities for students currently enrolled in high school who reside in the ACC service area to earn college credits.
Who is eligible to participate?
- High School Students in Grades 9th-12th
- High School students who attend a public, private, charter, or homeschool who have an active Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement in place
*Homeschool students must connect with their assigned High School Programs Enrollment Coordinator each semester to facilitate enrollment which may include a MOU and registration for classes. Effective May 13, 2026, a new rule adopted by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) requires homeschool students to be at least 16 years old to enroll in dual credit courses. This change aligns with Texas law and is now reflected in Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Rule 4.85(b)(1).
Need help in finding your High School Programs coordinator? Contact [email protected] or phone us at (512) 223-7066.
Get Started
Contact your high school counselor and let them know you want to enroll in the Dual Credit program. You can also contact us at [email protected] and we’ll connect you with your designated Enrollment Coordinator.
You can begin to follow the steps on this High School Programs Enrollment Guidebook, this includes important dates and step-by-step instructions for high school students to enroll in ACC dual credit courses. It also includes ACC ID and ACC email activation, registration instructions, and eligible college readiness scores.
What’s the cost?
Dual Credit tuition and fee waivers do not cover textbook and material fees. For students who are eligible for free and reduced lunch at their school, you may be eligible for the FAST program.
Tuition and fees are waived for eligible high school students residing in the ACC Service Area. Students may take up to 60 Credit Hours or completion of an Associate’s Degree. Eligible courses for tuition and fee waivers include Core Curriculum, workforce, and foreign language courses.
Where are classes held & who teaches them?
Classes are taught by ACC faculty.
*Classes at high schools are restricted to students enrolled at these locations.
Classes are available at service-area high schools*, ACC campuses, or online (Synchronous, Asynchronous, HyFlex, Hybrid).
Do my credits transfer?
ACC credits are highly transferable to most Texas public colleges and universities. It’s important to verify course transferability with your four-year institution. You may visit our University Information, Transfer Guides, & Course Equivalencies for more information. If you have further questions about course transferability, contact your Academic Success Liaison.