Dual Credit Admission
Discover the incredible benefits of San Jac’s Dual Credit program, designed to help ambitious high school students get a head start on their college education. Earn both high school and college credits simultaneously, save money with discounted tuition, and experience exceptional education at one of the nation's top community colleges.
High School Students
- Fast-track your degree - Breeze through your bachelor's degree by earning up to a year of college credit while still in high school, catapulting you ahead of your peers.
- Pocket the savings - Experience the remarkable affordability of community colleges and take advantage of San Jacinto College's amazing 75% tuition discount on dual credit courses.
- Immerse yourself in excellence - Join the ranks of students at one of the nation's top community colleges and learn from exceptional, award-winning faculty in intimate class settings.
- Effortless transfers - Enjoy seamless academic credit transfers to Texas public universities and potentially to private or out-of-state institutions. Remember to confirm transferability with the receiving institution for your major and degree.
- Cultivate confidence - Navigate the college journey with ease as our dual credit program equips you with a robust support system, empowering you to thrive as a successful student.
Prior to completing the admission process at San Jacinto College, students should
meet with their high school counselor for additional details regarding how to register
for dual credit courses.
Here's what you need to do to participate:
- Apply online and get an SJC Student ID (G-Number).
- Apply at www.applytexas.org. Be sure to complete the profile and the application!
- Your application will be processed within 72 hours. After that, you'll be emailed your San Jac Student ID (example: G0100123).
- Meet the Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA) requirements.
- An exemption permanently exempts a student from taking the TSIA.
- All students must take the TSIA or prove an exemption in reading, writing, and math.
- Testing may be available at your high school.
- Find further details about the TSIA
- Submit proof of or exemption from Bacterial Meningitis vaccination.
- Shot records or exemption forms should be emailed to Meningitis.Docs@sjcd.edu or faxed to 281-669-4720.
- Find out details about Bacterial Meningitis
- Register for classes.
- Web registration is not available for dual credit students. To register, complete a Dual Credit form with your high school counselor.
- Turn the completed, signed, form into the Dual Credit Office or your high school counselor.
- Pay tuition.
- To remain in your classes, you must pay your portion of tuition and fees by the college's posted deadline.
- Payment can be made through your My San Jac Student Portal or in-person at the college's Business Office. Installment plans are available.
- Some schools cover these costs for students. Check with your counselor for further information.
- Students may be eligible for the FAST program that covers all their dual credit coursework. See below for more details.
- Prepare for class.
- Get your San Jac ID card from the Admissions Office.
- Get your San Jac parking permit from the Business Office.
- Purchase textbooks from the San Jac bookstore or your preferred retailer.
- Set up your Blackboard account and connect your Blackboard account
- Complete the Online Dual Credit / Early College High School orientation.
- You need your San Jac student ID number to log in for orientation.
Registration Forms
Other Forms
- Academic Calendar
- Accessibility Services
- Bookstore
- Bus Route
- Computer Resources for Students
- Final Exam Schedule
- Foster Care Alumni
- Honors Program
- Payment Deadlines
- Payment Responsibilities by High Schools
- Student Admission Application for Graduating Dual Credit Seniors
- Student Handbook
- Student Success Center
- Student Support Resources
- Testing Center
- Transcript Request
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Graduating Seniors
Parent Resources
Early College High School
Homeschool Students
Get help paying for school
Financial Aid for swift transfer - fast program
Texas adopted the Financial Aid for Swift Transfer (FAST) program for dual credit students. With the FAST program, eligible students do not have to pay for eligible dual credit courses at participating colleges. San Jacinto College is participating in the FAST program. Books, supplies, and other course materials are paid by the high school.
There is not a form that students must complete at San Jacinto College in order to have FAST applied to their account.
Students may be eligible for FAST funding if they meet all of the following requirements:
- are enrolled in an eligible dual credit course at a public school district or charter school
- are taking a course offered through an institutional agreement, as outlined in TAC, Section 4.84, from an institution of higher education that has opted to participate in FAST
- were qualified for free/reduced-price lunch in any of the four school years prior to the academic year in which they enroll in the dual credit course
FAST eligibility is determined on a term-by-term basis after the term has ended. If it is determined that you are ineligible for FAST, you may have a balance remaining on your account that you are responsible for.
However, you may still qualify for state or institutional grant assistance. To be considered for grant assistance, please complete the 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by June 15, 2025. Be sure to answer the High School completion status question as “None of the previous.”
