College Credit in High School
Interested in Dual Credit? Check back for Parent Meeting.
For more dual credit information, parents/students are welcome to view the Dual Credit page on the district website.
Please contact Cy-Fair High School Counseling Office for more information regarding AP Exams.
Why should I take college credit classes in high school?
- College admission offices are looking for students that take challenging classes in high school.
- Advanced Placement (AP)/Dual Credit courses will help develop the skills needed to succeed in your future education.
- Money. Money. Money. - Dual Credit and AP courses can save you thousands of dollars in tuition, books, and fees!
| College/University | 3 hours (1 course) | Full Time (12+ hours) |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Placement Test | $102 (1 test) | |
| Dual Credit – Lone Star College | $120 | |
| University of Texas-Austin (Business) | $2,510 | $5,696 |
| Texas A & M University (Business) | $1,592 | $5,670 |
| Sam Houston State University | $1,288 | $4,031 |
| Lone Star College | $309 | $1,236 |
Average costs may vary. The information was obtained from the University websites during the fall.
What's the difference between Dual Credit and AP?
| Dual Credit | AP – Advanced Placement | |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment Requirements | 1. Must meet district requirements for Advanced Courses 2. Pre-requisite courses and/or placement testing required 3. Complete Lone Star registration |
1. Must meet district requirement for Advanced Courses 2. Pre-requisite courses for some courses |
| How Grade/Score is assigned and transferred | Both Lone Star College grade and Cy-Fair High School grade are assigned by the high school teacher (Lone Star professor) based upon work/grade earned in class. Students must earn a C+ or higher in order to remain in dual credit classes. |
No college grade is assigned by the high school teacher. College credit students receive is based on the AP national exam offered in May. Exams are scored on a scale from 1 to 5; Exam score of 1 & 2 are not accepted; AP scores sent to the university |
| Cost | $120.00 tuition for a 3-hour course *set by LoneStar and is subject to change | 2023-24: $102.00 per exam or $57.00 for free/reduced lunch students *set by CollegeBoard and is subject to change |
| Transferability | University and/or college major determine whether course is accepted; Hours transferred based on institution’s evaluation of coursework; Lone Star College credit will transfer to many colleges and universities in the state of Texas as well as nationally | University and/or college major determine whether test score is acceptable; Credit is often awarded nationally. Guaranteed credit for a score of 3 or higher (out of 5) at Texas public schools; however, credit is not guaranteed in department taken. |