Dual Credit Information 2021-22

NCTC Dual Credit Program: provides an opportunity for eligible sophomore, junior and senior high school students to enroll in college-level courses and earn both college credit and high school credit simultaneously by taking NCTC classes.

• College tuition - $55 per credit hour (subject to change NCTC prices)
• Each dual credit course is worth 0.5 high school credit upon successful completion of the course (the student also has the potential to earn 3 college credit hours per course from NCTC unless otherwise stated).
• Dual Credit grades calculate in GPA.
• Multiplier for Dual Credit courses is 1.2
• Students must APPLY to be accepted to NCTC.
• Students/Parents are responsible for all registration, tuition, fees and textbook costs.
• If enrolled in Free/Reduced Lunch program, see your counselor about tuition waiver.
• NCTC Registration form 2020-21; Registration Example
• Dual Credit Withdrawal form
• Dual Credit Drop Add form

*Students who take US History through Dual Credit are required to take the US History STAAR test.

Dual Credit Presentation 2021

ApplyTexas Tutorial 2021 - PowerPoint

LISD NCTC Dual Credit 2021-22

Sign up for TSI exam at FMHS -  Click on this link to sign up to take the TSI exam at FMHS on February 25^th or 26^th.  New to dual credit?  Do you need to take the TSI?    You MUST register by February 19^th.  The pre-assessment MUST be completed by February 22^nd in order to test on the 25th or 26^th.  There are NO exceptions.  If students are exempt from TSI based on ACT or SAT scores, the student will be responsible for getting the scores to Ms. Berry.  Scores can be printed out from the student’s account at www.collegeboard.org  or www.actstudent.org

Apply Texas Online Application - Use this link to apply to NCTC

Helpful Videos for Dual Credit Registration:

• Dual Credit Registration Video
• On-Campus vs Off-Campus Dual Credit Classes
• TSI Testing Information Video
• FERPA and Who Can Take Dual Credit Classes
• Registration Form and Due Dates  
• Dual Credit Chemistry Information

TSI Information:

• TSI Exemptions 2021-22
  
• TSI Chemistry - If students are exempt from TSI based on ACT or SAT scores, the student will be responsible for getting the scores to Ms. Berry.  Scores can be printed out from the student’s account at www.collegeboard.org  or www.actstudent.org
• Math Info NCTC
• TSI Sign Up Link - click here to register for the TSI

Tips for Becoming a Successful Dual Credit Student

Tuition and How to Pay - click on this link to find out how to pay for class

NCTC Find Courses link

Steps to Enroll in Dual Credit - For students that are new to Dual Credit

1. Sign up in Skyward

2. Fill Out Google Form Dual Credit Google Doc

3. APPLY to NCTC!!!! Updated Deadline February 26th, 2021. applytexas.org

4. Check for TSI Exemptions - see exemption lists above

• If students are exempt from taking TSI based on EOC or PSAT scores, it is NOT necessary to send Ms. Berry those scores.  You are only required to send ACT or SAT scores if those are what you are using as the TSI exemption.  ALL students who are taking CHEM 1411 and 1412 MUST submit an ACT or SAT score.  Those students cannot be exempt from TSI based on EOC or PSAT scores.  Chemistry students must also take the Accuplacer. 
• Transcripts and PSAT and EOC scores will be automatically sent to NCTC.  You do NOT need to request to have a transcript sent,  You do NOT have to send Ms. Berry your EOC or PSAT scores.  You ONLY have to send scores if you are using ACT or SAT scores as your TSI waiver.  ALL chemistry students must send me your test scores.  Please make sure the report includes your first and last name.

5. If not exempt from TSI, sign up to take it at FMHS. Deadline to sign up is February 19, 2021. Go to FMHS Testing page to sign up.  TSI Pre- Assessment MUST be completed by February 22nd in order to test on the 25th or 26th.  This is NOT optional.

6. Fill out registration form. The form MUST have the NCTC username and ID#.  2021-22 Dual Credit Registration Form ; Registration example - Registration forms are due no later than May 12^th.  They need to be turned in as soon as the student receives his/her credentials for NCTC.

**Tuition will not be due until NCTC registers students into their system.  This will happen by May 12^th. Once students are registered, NCTC will send a text to the student letting them know tuition is due.  You can pay in full or set up a payment plan. 

Steps to enroll for a dual credit class if you are a CURRENT dual credit student:

1. Sign up in Skyward
2. Complete the GoogleDoc
3. Complete the registration form and turn it in to Ms. Berry (refer to the sample registration form and video BEFORE submitting this form)

*Current dual credit students are students who have taken a dual credit class in the fall or spring semester of the 2020/21 school year.

Dual Credit Deadlines!!!!

ApplyTexas deadline- updated February 26, 2021

TSI registration deadline- February 19, 2021

TSI Pre- Assessment must be completed by February 22, 2021 

Registration forms are due no later than May 12^th.  They need to be turned in as soon as the student receives his/her credentials for NCTC.

You need to have completed an ApplyTexas application and have an NCTC I.D. number, (which you will receive once your application has been processed), in order to register. You also need to make sure that you have activated your NCTC email account. NCTC will communicate with you through this email address.

If you qualify for a scholarship, it will cover half of a full credit class (three college hours).

Dual Credit

Students interested in dual credit courses need to visit the NCTC dual credit page for application information and additional requirements:  

http://www.nctc.edu/dual-credit/index.html

Current Dual Credit Courses Approved for LISD Students

• Each dual credit course is worth 0.5 high school credit upon successful completion of the course (the student also has the potential to earn 3 college credit hours per course from NCTC unless otherwise stated).
• Dual Credit grades will average in the GPA (Eng, Math, Sci, and SS).
• Multiplier for Dual Credit courses is 1.2
• Students must APPLY to be accepted to NCTC.
• Students/Parents are responsible for all registration, tuition, fees and textbook costs.

To access your NCTC accounts, follow these simple steps:

1. Visit OneLogin
2. Enter your NCTC Username and click continue. Your NCTC Username follows this pattern of your last name, first initial, 6 numerical digits.
• If your name is John Doe, your NCTC Username will look like doej123456.
• If you are unsure of your NCTC Username or have issues logging in, please reference your initial NCTC Admissions Status email, contact Admissions, or the ITS HelpDesk for additional assistance.
3. Click the "Continue" button. A place to enter your password will appear.
4. Enter your Password (similar to your computer password when accessing an NCTC computer) and click the "Continue" button.
   
   
• If you are unsure of your NCTC Password or have issues logging in, please reference your initial NCTC Admissions Status email, contact Admissions, or the ITS HelpDesk for additional assistance.
5. On your first login, you will:
   • For added security, a few of these security questions will be asked every time you log in from outside an NCTC Campus.
   • Have an Android or iPhone? Learn how to add additional options for 2-Factor Authentication.
• Read, review, and accept NCTC's OneLogin policy.
• Once logged in, you will be prompted for security questions. Please fill out security questions so you can recover your password if you ever need a reset.
• After entering security questions, you will land on your profile page with all account information listed.
• Change your password
• Use the mouse to hover over your name in the top right of your screen and select  "App Portal/Home" and select the "All Apps" tab to view your available apps.

NOTE: Due to the requirement that the MyNCTC course is available to the public when you click on MyNCTC through OneLogin, you will land on the main NCTC homepage and your login information will be entered for you. If you access MyNCTC directly, you will need to enter your login information manually. Other applications will log you instantly without this added step.

Diane Mannion                                                                    

Dual Credit Coordinator                                                     

MSU Building -100 Parker Square                                     

Flower Mound  TX 75028                                                  

(972) 899-8331

dmannion@nctc.edu

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY:  NCTC Dual Credit Operating Hours:  Monday thru Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM  Friday 8:00 AM to 12:00 NOON

Flower Mound High School Dual Credit Liaison - Amy Berry berrya@lisd.net