Austin Community College

The tuition and fees for ACC courses are waived for students when participating in the Dual Credit program. However, the waiver only applies to classes that are a part of the ACC core curriculum, workforce courses, foreign languages, and introductory kinesiology. This waiver is also only available for courses approved for dual credit by Manor ISD. Registration in courses outside of these categories will be assessed regular tuition and fees based on the student’s residency. Students are responsible for the charges incurred by registering for courses that are not approved by Manor ISD. Doing so can also result in not receiving credit towards the student's high school graduation requirements.

Dual Credit students are required to adhere to all the policies and procedures established by Austin Community College in regard to conduct and academic standards. Dual Credit students should be familiar with ACC’s Student Rights and Responsibilities. This information can be found in the Austin Community College Student Handbook. The policies that are particularly important for Dual Credit students to understand include:

• Withdrawing from Class

• Information Disclosure

• Required Attendance

• Scholastic Dishonesty

Students are encouraged to remember that participation in the MISD Dual Credit program means that they are college students. Responsibility and performance must be consistent with the level necessary for success in a college course.

The Dual Credit/co-enrollment process involves several Austin Community College departments. Begin the process as early as possible in order to meet the registration deadlines. Some pre-enrollment activities may be offered on your high school campus.

 Step 1:  Testing

Check with your high school counselor to see if the TSI2 is scheduled at your high school. Or contact an ACC Assessment Office to make an appointment for the TSI2 test, available at an ACC campus. You can test free the first time at ACC if you submit a TSI2 fee waiver request when you schedule an assessment. See your counselor for that waiver.

College Readiness Exemptions: You are exempt from taking a mandatory assessment if you have acceptable scores on the ACT, SAT, or TAKS tests. Minimum scores are:

 ACT – 23 composite, with 19 in English and 19 in Math

Step 2:   Admissions application

To apply online visit the following URL: 

http://www.austincc.edu/apply-and-register/enrollment-steps 

Non U.S. Citizens without a social security number must complete the "ECS Student Data Form for Non-Citizen Texas Residents" to obtain an alternate number to be used on the ACC admissions application and any required testing. Get this form from the College & Career Center.

Step 3:  Pre-Advising/ACC 101

• Complete Pre-Advising and check the list at: 

http://www.austincc.edu/apply-and-register/enrollment-steps

• SAT – (prior to 3/2016): 1070 Combined critical reading and math, with 500 in Critical Reading and 500 in Math

• SAT (3/5/2016):  EBRW 480 and math 530

• STAAR:  English III - 4000+

• STAAR:  Algebra II - 4000+

TSI/TSIA2 From TEA

Students scoring at or above the benchmarks are considered “college ready” and eligible to enroll in any entry level college course (for example, English composition, history, government, or college algebra) without remediation. Some college level courses require passing scores in more than one area.

Below are the TSIA benchmarks that are valid 5 years from the date the benchmark was met.

TSI Initial assessment benchmarks: Assessments taken before 1/11/21.

• Mathematics: a minimum score of 350

• Reading: a minimum score of 351

• Writing: a minimum score of 340 on the multiple-choice section with an essay score of 4-8 or a score less than 340 on the multiple-choice section, a diagnostic level of 4-6, and an essay score of 5-8

TSIA2 revised assessment benchmarks: tests taken on or after 01/11/21:

• Mathematics: a minimum score of 950 or less than 950 and a diagnostic level 6

• ELAR (English language arts, writing and reading): a minimum score of 945 on the multiple-choice section with an essay score of 5-8, or less than 945 on the multiple-choice section, a diagnostic level of 5 or 6, and an essay score of 5-8

A student shall be exempt from taking the TSIA if the student met the following benchmarks before 2/15/23:

• scored an ACT college prep assessment composite score of 23 with a minimum of 19 on the English test. With these scores, the student shall exempt both Reading and Writing sections of the TSIA.

• scored an ACT college prep assessment composite score of 23 with a minimum of 19 on the mathematics test. With these scores, the student shall exempt the Math section of the TSIA.

• taken the SAT administered March 2016 and later and earned a minimum score of 530 in Mathematics shall exempt the Math section of the TSIA.

• served for at least 3 years preceding enrollment, is a veteran, on active-duty, or a student who is or has served as a member of a reserve component of the U.S. armed services.

• transferred from another institution having satisfactorily completed college-level coursework; or

• enrolled in a certificate program of one year or less (Level One certificates) at a public institution.

A student shall be exempt from taking the TSIA if the student met the following benchmarks on or after 2/15/23:

• a combined score of 40 on the English and Reading (E+R) tests shall be exempt for both reading and writing or ELAR sections of the TSI Assessment.

• A score of 22 on the mathematics test shall be exempt for the mathematics section of the TSI Assessment. There is no composite score.

• The use of scores from both the ACT administered prior to February 15, 2023, and the ACT administered after February 15, 2023, is allowable, as long as the benchmarks set forth in the first two bullets of this list are met.

• taken the SAT administered March 2016 and later and earned a minimum score of 530 in Mathematics shall exempt the Math section of the TSIA.

• taken the SAT administered March 2016 and later and earned a minimum score of 480 on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing test for an exemption in the reading and writing sections of the TSIA.

• served for at least 3 years preceding enrollment, is a veteran, on active-duty, or a student who is or has served as a member of a reserve component of the U.S. armed services.

• transferred from another institution having satisfactorily completed college-level coursework; or

• enrolled in a certificate program of one year or less (Level One certificates) at a public institution.

College Readiness Waivers, while in high school:

ACT/SCOREASORE”  English 435; math 431

PLAN – Composite 23, with 19 in English and 19 in Math

PSAT/NMSQT – EBRW 460+ and math 510+

STAAR:  English II (combined reading & writing test) scaled score of 4000+

STAAR:  Algebra I scaled score of 4000+ and (70 or higher) in high school Algebra II

Step 4: Complete Dual Credit paperwork with your high school counselor

Have a follow-up meeting with your high school guidance counselor. Pick up your co-enrollment form and complete it with your counselor. Bring your assessment results or proof of exemption to your counseling session – you will need them to register for classes. You and your counselor should select ACC courses at this time and record choices on the co-enrollment form. Obtain a high school transcript from your counselor or registrar.

Before moving to the next step, be sure you have completed all forms and obtained all required signatures of approval.

Step 5: ACC Academic Advising

Bring all the documents listed on the forms checklist to an ACC Advising Center at any ACC campus. No appointments are necessary; students are seen on a first-come, first-served basis. You will be cleared to register only after you have successfully completed your advising session. Get an ACC advisor’s signature on the co-enrollment form. An ACC advisor may be scheduled to collect your materials at your high school.

What you need to take to advising:

1.       Residency form

2.       Copy of ACC101

3.       Copy of high school transcript

4.      Dual Credit form signed by counselor, parent & you (the student)

Step 6: Admissions Office

After your advising session, take the following completed forms to the Admissions Office if an ACC advisor has not visited your school:

• ACC Residency Form (completed during the web application process)

• Dual Credit/co-enrollment form, which includes the ACC advisor’s signature

• High school transcript that includes your high school’s seal and registrar’s signature

• Out-of-District Tuition Exemption Request, if required

Step 7: Register for courses

Now you are ready to sign up for your classes. Check the ACC Course Schedule and the Phone & Web Eligibility Schedule to find out when you may register. Registration is available either online or by telephone. See Registering for Classes for tips. The link below is to the self service registration tool:

http://www.austincc.edu/apply-and-register/registration-information/registration-steps

Step 8: Pay per-course fees and/or tuition, if applicable

The deadline for paying tuition and/or per-course fees is based on the date you register. Check the ACC course Schedule or registration calendar to find out your payment deadline. IMPORTANT: You will be dropped from your classes if you fail to submit payment by your deadline. You can make a payment online at the time you register or stop by the Cashier’s Office on any ACC campus.