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Concurrent/Dual Credit Enrollment Program

Students who have completed their sophomore year of high school in a private, public or a non- traditional setting (i.e. home schooled) and are fifteen (15) years of age MAY BE eligible for enrollment. Each of the following items MUST be completed prior to admission:

1. Complete an application for admission and concurrent/ dual credit enrollment agreement.
2. Proof of residency/ citizenship
3. Must provide appropriate scores on TSI or approved alternative test (TSI exemption may be proved with appropriate scores on SAT, ACT, OR TAAS.)
   
   SAT I Verbal R500, SAT I Math R500 (if taken after April 1995) with a composite score not lower than 1070 (cannot use scores older than 5 years OR
   
   ACT Verbal 19, Math 19 with a composite score not lower than 23 (cannot use scores older than 5 years) OR
   
   TAAS Writing=17770, Reading= TLI-89, Math= TLI-86 (cannot use scores older than 3 years) OR
   
   EASTFIELD ALTERNATIVE TEST - ACCUPLACER (Public High school students must pass all sections of the exit- level TAAS test before they can attempt any version of the official TSI test or an alternative): A score of 78 on Reading, 63 on Elementary Algebra test PLUS appropriate scores on Sentences Skills and Written Essay...( Alternative tests are to be used for initial testing only, the TSI Test must be used for all retakes and scores older than two years cannot be used.)
   
   To enroll in courses of an associate degree or level two certificate (TSI-eligible) program, the high school student must present a passing score on TSI or the approved alternative-assessment in at least one area (reading,writing, or math) as deemed applicable by the college for the intended course in which the student wishes to enroll.
   
   
4. Submit an official transcript of academic record from the last or current high school attended.
   
   If home schooled, a notarized record of ALL school subjects completed (consistent with the Texas Education Agency minimum requirements.)
   
   
5. Schedule an appointment with the Sharron Wagoner, Dual Credit Coordinator(972-860-7024). All paperwork should be completed prior to this appointment and brought to this appointment. Courseload is not to exceed "two college credit courses or six(6) hours" per semester. Students must meet all prerequisites for college-level courses as stated in Eastfield's catalog .The student will be given a referral form for testing if applicable.
   
   
6. Registration takes place with sharron Wagoner as soon as all paperwork is submitted and testing (if applicable) is completed. Please call for an appointment.

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