Earn College Credit While in High School
Dual Credit lets students earn high school and college credit at the same time. Austin Community College’s Dual Credit programs are designed for university transfer and workforce training in healthcare, skilled trades, and STEM careers.
High school students who choose ACC Dual Credit courses save thousands of dollars on their education and finish high school being built for what’s next.
Why Choose ACC Dual Credit
More Likely to Start & Finish a Degree
Real College Professors
Career & Technical Training
Who is Eligible
High School Students
Students in grades 9-12 at high schools in ACC’s service area.
Home School Students
Homeschooled students in our service area. Parents/guardians and interested students start here for more information.
Dual Credit Costs and Savings
Tuition-Free College Credit
All eligible Dual Credit classes are tuition-free for high school students.
Textbooks and Course Materials
Dual Credit students may be charged for textbooks and course material fees. Students on the free/reduced lunch program are eligible to have these costs waived.
Explore Different Dual Credit Programs
University Transfer
- Transfer-Ready Classes: Core curriculum for bachelor’s degrees.
- Early College High School: Find participating high schools.
Workforce Career Entry
- Career Academies: Healthcare, skilled trades, and STEM programs.
- Pathways in Technology (P-TECH): Find participating Early College High Schools.
How to Get Started
High school students must talk to their high school counselor about enrolling in ACC Dual Credit classes. Attending an information session is highly recommended for students and parents.
Learn More and Ask Questions
Start Your Dual Credit Enrollment
Frequently Asked Questions
Do dual credit classes transfer?
ACC credits are designed to transfer to Texas’s top public colleges and universities, including UT Austin, Texas State University, and more. It’s important to verify course transferability with the four-year institution you plan on attending. Information about course transfer and equivalencies can be found here or on the website of the preferred transfer location.
How can I get in contact with ACC High School Programs?
Please contact us if you need general assistance at [email protected] or call (512) 223-7066 and we can also direct you to the appropriate Manager or Coordinator for all of our High School Programs.
Where can Dual Credit classes be taken?
Dual Credit classes can be taken at your local high school, virtually via ACC Online, and on-campus at any of ACC’s 11 locations across Central Texas.
I am a homeschooled student. How do I get started?
Complete Steps 2 and 3 of the High School Programs Application Steps and Checklist, including activation of ACC ID number and ACC email. Then email your Enrollment and Partnership Liaison from your ACC email address and include your ACC ID number. Our team will verify their ACC account and reply with specific instructions and forms for our homeschool students.
What degrees and credentials can be earned in high school?
For high school students intending on university transfer, ACC Dual Credit offers up to 60 college credits toward an associate degree completely tuition-free. Eligible courses that count toward an Associate of Science in General Studies and an Associate of Arts in General Studies can be found in the Core Curriculum list.
The Early College High School program gives students the opportunity and path to complete an associate degree (or up to 60 college credits). For career-minded students ready to enter the workforce, Career Academies provide focused certificate pathways and training programs at waived or heavily discounted tuition.