Parent Resources

Dual credit is a program that allows high school students to enroll in college courses for credit prior to high school graduation. College credits earned through dual credit can be applied toward high school and college graduation and can be transferred to other colleges or universities. Dual credit students are non-degree-seeking students, which means that they can earn credit without declaring a major.

Not if they are only taking classes online or classes at their high school.

The cost for a course will be $50 per credit hour plus a $33.33 dual enrollment fee per semester credit hour.  For example, a three hour course will be $249.99 and a four hour course will be $333.32.  Students will be financially responsible for textbooks and supplies required for the dual credit courses.

1. Dual Credit bills will be adjusted after the student has registered for classes.
2. Students will have an online statement that they can access in their Portal account.
3. Students can pay their bill or set up payment plans online.
4. Students can pay with cash or check at our Business office, located in Hardin South.

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For more information on how to access and pay your bill, visit TouchNet.

Many schools do pay for at least a portion of the tuition cost for their students.  We encourage you to contact your high school counselor or dual credit coordinator for more information.

• We believe the parents play a critical role in the success of the students.  Here are some ways that you can help your student be successful in the dual credit program:
  • Read your students’ syllabus at the beginning of every semester and help them come up with a time management system such as calendaring important due dates.
  • Encourage your student to email their professors (MSU Texas Directory) when they don’t understand an assignment, before they fall behind in a class.

Midwestern State University meets SACS accreditation guidelines---meaning the credit hours will transfer to most institutions, both public and private, in and out of state.

In-state transfer equivalency information can be found here: Texas Common Course Numbering System

You will contact the Office of the Registrar when you have graduated high school and completed your dual credit courses.  Please visit this page to request your transcript:  https://msutexas.edu/registrar/transcript/

The Student Financial Responsibility Agreement (SFRA) is a requirement of all students at MSU.  Before students can be registered for classes every semester, they must acknowledge and accept full responsibility to pay all tuition, fees, and other associated costs assessed as a result of their registration and/or receipt of services. 

This form must be submitted by every student even if your school or ISD pays 100% of tuition cost.

• Watch how to complete: SFRA INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO

Please see our Academic Calendar for all important dates related to courses.

• Our portal is the source for official Midwestern State University services and information.
• Portal helps your student effectively conduct business, receive announcements, and communicate with a variety of departments at MSU. 
• Students taking online dual credit classes can find their class information on the Desire 2 Learn (D2L) platform, which can be accessed from the student portal.
• Login instructions are provided upon admission to MSU Texas. 

While Advanced Placement and Dual Credit can both earn your student college credit, there are major differences between the two:

• In an AP class, students focus on passing a single national exam at the conclusion of the course.  IF the student does not receive a high enough grade on that test, the student may not receive college credit.  
• In a dual credit class, credit is awarded for the successful completion of all coursework instead of relying upon a grade on a single standardized exam.