Dual Credit

Bypass Code Instructions
Online Dual Credit Application

What is Dual Credit?

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board defines dual credit as a system under which an eligible high school student enrolls in college course(s) and receives credit for the course(s) from both Howard College and the high school. Dual credit courses may be taught on the high school campus by an approved instructor, on the college campus, or online. Dual credit courses include both academic and career and technical courses.  High school students in the 9th through 12th grades who meet the dual credit eligibility requirements may enroll in dual credit courses. Before enrolling in classes, students must meet with and have approval from a high school administrator/counselor to participate in dual credit.


Benefits of Dual Credit

  • Dual credit provides an opportunity to earn more than 24 hours of core college credit, accelerating time to degree completion.
  • Courses taken for dual credit have discounted tuition depending on each school site, which saves money for students and their families.
  • Core curriculum courses taken at Howard College may transfer to any public college or university in Texas.
  • The small class sizes at Howard College allow for more individualized attention for students.
  • Dual credit helps build confidence by allowing students to ease into college while still taking advantage of the supports in high school.
High School Students
Counselors and School Administrators
Families
Dual Credit Faculty and Instructors

Dual Credit Enrollment Checklist

  • Visit with your high school counselor to determine if you are eligible.
  • Complete and submit an online dual credit application for admissions: https://hc4.life/dcapp
  • Determine your TSIA (Texas Success Initiative Assessment) status for English and math courses. To enroll in dual credit English and math courses, all students who do not meet exemption requirements must take the TSIA in math and/or reading and writing. See the requirements listed in the catalog.
  • Set up your Howard College email address: https://howardcollege.edu/students/tools-resources/system-access/
  • Access your Howard College EAB account: https://howardcollege.campus.eab.com/ Use your Howard College credentials to sign into EAB. This is the same username and password you established for your Howard College email address. For Fall 2025, you will need a code to bypass the two-factor authentication since cell phones are not allowed on high school campuses this year. Your counselor can help you determine your code.
  • Submit a copy of your immunization records showing that you have received the bacterial meningitis vaccine within the last five years if you will be attending classes on the Howard College campus.
  • Contact your high school counselor to request that your high school transcript and all test scores be sent to Howard College.
  • Contact your high school counselor or Howard College to pay for courses by the due dates. The college does not send a bill in the mail; you must log in to your account to see the amount due.