Thank you for trusting us with your high school student. We believe that parents are the most important part of the dual credit team. Please use the resources below as your help your student navigate dual credit.
What is dual credit?
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.
Does my student need a meningitis vaccination if they are not taking classes on campus?
Not if they are only taking classes online or classes at their high school.
What is the cost of dual credit classes?
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.
How does billing work?
Please see our Payment of Fees page.
Does my child's school pay for dual credit classes?
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.
How do I pay for my student's classes?
Please see our Payment of Fees page
What can I do to help my student succeed?
- 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. Calendar their different due dates for assignments and make sure your student is staying on top of their work!
- Have your student create a common email address and share the login credentials with you. You can use that email for everything related to their college searches, applications, scholarships, and dual credit. Having you both on the same email will keep you from missing important information and messages.
- Encourage your student to email their professors (MSU Texas Directory) when they don’t understand an assignment or when they are falling behind in a class.
Will my student's credits transfer?
Yes. Because Midwestern State University meets SACS accreditation guidelines, the credit hours will transfer to most institutions, both public and private, in and out of state. For questions related to specific courses or specific institutions, please contact the Dual Credit Coordinator at dual.credit@msutexas.edu
How do we transfer credit to another university?
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/
What is the Student Financial Responsibility Agreement (SFRA)?
The Student Financial Responsibility Agreement (SFRA) is a requirement of all students at MSU. Before students can register 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.
What are the dates for classes?
Please see our Academic Calendar for all important dates related to courses: https://msutexas.edu/registrar/calendars.php
What is the Portal and how does my student login?
- 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 who are taking online dual classes will also find their class information on the Desire 2 Learn (D2L), also located on the student portal.
- Login help/instructions are available for you on our website.
How is dual credit different than Advanced Placement classes?
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 must 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 does not receive college credit. Additionally, instructors of AP classes are not required to have any special qualifications to teach an AP class.
- 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. Instructors of dual credit courses for MSU must meet the same requirements demanded of all faculty at MSU.