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Earn College Credit in High School with Dual Credit at Madison
Madison students can get a head start on their college degree and save on tuition by earning college credit while still in high school through dual credit programs. NEISD partners with San Antonio College, St. Philip’s College, and Palo Alto College to offer academic and career-focused dual credit courses to eligible students.
Please be aware that the Dual Credit process is long and takes several steps to complete. It is critical that you read all the information regarding dual credit that could determine whether your student qualifies for dual credit or not. Below you will see hyperlinks that will connect you with websites and important resources that we are providing. Please click on these links for more details. PLEASE CAREFULLY READ ALL PARTS OF THE HANDBOOK!! 2025-2026 NEISD Dual Credit Handbook.
2025-2026 Application Deadline
- ApplyTexas Application Deadline: March 7, 2025
- NEISD Checklist Deadline: March 31, 2025
- Alamo Colleges Dual Credit Consent Form Deadline: March 31, 2025
- Initial Assessment Score Deadline: May 1, 2025 (PSAT substitution for 10th & 11th graders only)
Talk to your counselor and read the 2025-2026 NEISD Dual Credit Handbook before applying for dual credit.
Follow These Steps to Enroll in Dual Credit Courses
Dual credit allows high school students to take college courses and earn credit towards both their high school diploma and college degree. Follow these steps to enroll in dual credit:
Step 1: Apply for Admissions at Alamo Colleges -- www.applytexas.org
Students seeking dual credit enrollment will complete the ApplyTexas application for the specific college (San Antonio College - Math, English, Art, Spanish, Social Studies courses, Palo Alto - Agriscience courses). Students and families may reference the ApplyTexas Application Guide and/or High School Programs ApplyTexas Guide for assistance in completing the application.Step 2: Obtain Student Banner ID Number
Students who complete the ApplyTexas application for the Alamo Colleges will receive a nine-digit student ID number called a Banner ID. Students will need their Banner ID to access college services. To obtain their Banner ID number, students should contact Kimberly Chavez at kchavez15@alamo.edu. Students are advised to record their Banner ID number in a safe place.Step 3: Complete PAA
Alamo Colleges requires all new Dual Credit students to complete the PAA (Pre-Assessment Activity).- Only those students who are taking the TSIA2 will need to complete the PAA
Step 4: Meet Testing Eligibility Requirements of the College
The TSIA2 Exam is a state-mandated program designed to help determine if you are ready for college-level course work in the general areas of reading, writing, and mathematics. The TSIA2 includes a testing component designed to identify and provide diagnostic information about each student's reading, mathematics and writing skills.
Madison DC Qualifying Test Scores
If you need to take the TSIA2, testing dates at Madison are February 26th, March 19th, April 2nd
Please register to take the TSIA2 at Madison in your Google Classroom.
Students may potentially meet the TSAI2 Exemption requirements by using PSAT/NMSQT, SAT, or ACT exam scores. Check the chart below.
Dual Credit Score Requirement Chart -- Submit qualifying (PSAT, SAT, ACT, TSIA2) test scores.
Step 5: Submit the Madison Dual Credit Checklist and the Alamo Colleges Dual Credit Consent Form
Turn in a completed hard copy of the Alamo Colleges DC Consent Form to Ms. Padilla in the counseling office.
Step 6: Verify Enrollment
Verify the 'D' designation at the end of your course number on your 2025-2026 student schedule in Skyward. If you do not see a D on your course number, contact your Madison counselor immediately. The completed Dual Credit Checklist form and all required paperwork must be submitted on or before posted deadline. Acceptance into the Dual Credit program will be determined based on meeting the submission deadlines and the minimum eligibility requirements of the college.
2025-2026 Application Resources for Students
