Becoming a Rising Star

Who Can Apply?

Rising Star is open to every Dallas County public high school senior that graduates with a "B" average (80.00 or better on 100 point scale), graduates in top 40% of your class or pass the required DCCCD assessment test to enter any of the seven colleges and shows an economic need. The economic need is based on the number of family members along with income.

How do I Apply?

Potential Rising Star students may apply online through the eConnect website: after submitting the DCCCD Admissions Application, Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and an Official high school transcript to the Rising Star campus liaisons.

How long do I have to apply?

Students will have until June 15th after their high school graduation to submit all required documents to be eligible.

What is the scholarship amount?

Can Rising Star be used outside of the DCCCD?

No. Rising Star students may use the scholarship only within DCCCD. Recipients may attend any of DCCCD's campuses which includes Brookhaven College, Cedar Valley College, Eastfield College, El Centro College, Mountain View College, North Lake College, Richland College and the Bill J. Priest Institute for Economic Development.

Services Rendered

One on one advising, access to student resource center, referrals for testing, career counseling, etc. Transfer/degree planning information. Transfer Scholarship opportunities offered at TWU (complete the dream) UNTD (Dream come true)