Dual Credit is a way for students to earn college credit, while taking a high school class. Teachers that are eligible to teach college courses, but choose to teach high school, provide a great opportunity for our students! Students will receive credit based on the work they do throughout the semester in the class. Their high school grade is submitted to the college at the end of the semester. More information can be found in our Dual Credit Acknowledgement Form and our Dual Credit FAQs.
This is a reimbursable scholarship offered to those students/families that qualify for the Free and Reduced Lunch Program. Payment must be made by the student/family and then the State will reimburse the college and the college reimburses the student/family.
For more information/help please look at the scholarship website and see your School Counselor.
Your Counselor will need to request a verification letter showing your free and reduced lunch status and also give you your transcripts.
The priority deadline for this scholarship is usually the beginning of October, so be sure to get this done by September 30th if you are applying to give you the best chances of being awarded the scholarship.
Important Information
Juniors and seniors must have a 3.0 GPA. Some courses (English / Math) also require an ACT scores. Please see the updated score requirements below.
MACC Dual Credit Placement Chart
2025-26 College Composition I & II Requirements:
GPA: 3.0 or higher (Seniors who have no ACT score must have a 3.25 GPA or higher)
ACT English Score: 18 or higher
ACT Reading Score: 18 or higher
Accuplacer Writing (English) Score: 250 or higher
Accuplacer Reading Score: 250 or higher
2025-26 College Algebra Requirements:
3.5 GPA AND B- or Higher in Spring Semester of Algebra 2; No ACT MA Score
ACT Math Score: 22 or higher
Accuplacer Advanced Algebra and Functions (AAF): 230 or higher
Students must apply to MACC to obtain a student ID number. MACC Dual Credit Application. Upon graduation, students will need to request their college transcripts to be sent to the college of their choice. This must be done directly through MACC and there is a small fee. MACC Transcript Request Link.
The current cost per credit hour is $81. Most courses are 3-4 credits .
Books and materials for In-Seat courses are provided by Hallsville HS.
MACC DCON - Dual Credit Online Course Information
Students interested in taking Dual Credit classes Online have MACC DCON as an option. Hallsville has an agreement with Moberly Area Community College to offer a variety of online courses referred to as DCON (Dual Credit Online). Students considering this option need to be self motivated and very organized. Hallsville does not have access to coursework or assignments and cannot monitor academic activity. All academic education is through an online educator. It is up to the student to stay on task, and have the ability to communicate with the classroom supervisor to arrange a time for test supervision. More information can be found in our DCON Acknowledgement Form.
MACC Early College Program
Students who are extremely self-motivated and interested in taking classes that are NOT already offered in-seat at HHS for College Credit, may take Dual Credit classes Online or at MACC locations in person with our Early College Program. Early College is unique because Hallsville School District will pay for up to two Early College Courses for students who meet the requirements. Students must have a GPA of at least 3.5 to qualify for this opportunity. Hallsville has an agreement with Moberly Area Community College to offer Early College. Students considering this option need to be self motivated, hold themselves accountable and be very organized. Hallsville does not have access to coursework or assignments and cannot monitor academic activity. All academic education is through an online educator or in-seat College Professor. It is up to the student to stay on task, and have the ability to communicate with the classroom supervisor to arrange a time for test supervision. More information can be found in our Early College Acknowledgement Form.
What if I don't get a qualifying test score?
Don't Panic! Students are allowed to retake the Accuplacer one time to try and get a qualifying score. If after taking the Accuplacer and ACT, you are unable to achieve a qualifying score, your Counselor will chat with you about options.
Examples:
Instead of Dual Credit College Algebra/Statistics you switch to Dual Credit Extended College Algebra or Online College Preparation Math.
Instead of Dual Credit Composition you switch to Dual Credit Mythology/Public Speaking or Dual Credit Creative Writing/Short Stories.
When are payments due?
Payments for in-seat Dual Credit classes taken at HHS with Hallsville teachers will always be due after MACC meets with students, usually 4-5 weeks into the semester for HHS. Students will receive a packet to bring home when they meet with MACC that details payment information and due dates. There is an option for a payment plan or to pay the balance in full. Payments for Early College are billed to and paid by Hallsville School District and any other Dual Credit classes will be billed to the student.
Trouble Shooting: Remember, MACC is a Separate Organization. They will NOT give us your login, billing information, or talk with about your private accounts.
If you are having issues logging in or need your password reset, call the Help Desk at 660-263-4100 x11555.
Payment information can be found on MACC's website here.
You can also call the Business Office for MACC with payment questions and to get help at 660-263-4100 x4.
Important Information
Students interested in taking other Dual Credit now have another option. Hallsville now has an agreement with Missouri State University to take select Agriculture courses for Dual Credit. Students must be a Junior or Senior and have a 3.0 GPA in order take the course for Dual Credit. Course will vary by year and / or semester. Your School Counselor and Agriculture Teacher will work with students to ensure they have the information necessary. Most courses are 70.00 per credit hour. Please feel free to visit the Missouri State Dual Credit website for more information. Students will also need to request a transcript from Missouri State University if they plan to attend a college / university after graduation. Students can use this link to find out how to request transcripts from Missouri State.
Courses Available
Horticulture: AGR108 Greenhouse Operations
Ag Leadership & Communications: AGR108 Ag Leadership / Ag Communications
Ag Business Management: AGR108 Ag Business Management
Advanced Animal Science: Missouri State Title: AGR108 Advanced Animal Science