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North East Independent School District

Dual Credit

Earn College Credit While Still in High School

North East ISD students can get a head start on their college degree by earning college credit while still enrolled in high school through Dual Credit programs.

Through partnerships with Alamo Colleges District, NEISD students may take college courses that count toward both their high school diploma and college degree.

NEISD currently partners with:

  • San Antonio College
  • St. Philip’s College
  • Palo Alto College

These partnerships provide both academic dual credit courses and career-focused dual credit opportunities for eligible students.

Benefits of Dual Credit

Dual credit programs allow students to experience college-level coursework while still receiving support from their high school campus.

Students who take dual credit courses can:

  • Earn college credits before graduating high school
  • Save money on future college tuition
  • Experience college-level academics early
  • Explore potential career and academic pathways
  • Strengthen college and scholarship applications

Dual credit courses help students transition smoothly from high school to college by developing important skills such as time management, independence, and academic responsibility.

Dual Credit Partner Colleges

NEISD partners with colleges within the Alamo Colleges District to provide dual credit opportunities.

Academic Dual Credit

Academic dual credit courses are typically offered through:

These courses align with college degree pathways and transfer to many universities.

Career & Technical Dual Credit

Career and technical dual credit opportunities are offered through:

These courses allow students to gain specialized knowledge and technical skills while earning college credit.

Students should check with their campus counselor for available dual credit courses at their school.

Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA2)

The TSIA2 is a Texas state assessment that determines a student’s readiness for college-level coursework.

The exam evaluates skills in:

  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Mathematics

Passing the TSIA2 (or meeting qualifying ACT/SAT scores) is required for most dual credit courses.

Students should speak with their school counselor about preparing for and registering for the TSIA2.

Articulation Agreements

NEISD also participates in articulation agreements with Alamo Colleges District campuses.

These agreements allow certain high school Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses to count toward college credit when students enroll in participating community colleges.

Credit opportunities vary by campus and by program based on the terms of the agreement.

Statewide Articulated Credit (ATC)

The Advanced Technical Credit (ATC) Program allows high school students to receive college credit across participating community colleges throughout Texas.

ATC courses are enhanced technical courses taught in high school that may transfer to community colleges statewide.

This program helps students gain career-focused college credit while preparing for technical training or workforce pathways.

Dual Credit Transcripts

Students who complete dual credit coursework will earn college credit through the partner institution.

Dual credit students do not automatically receive a transcript. Beginning June 12, 2025, students may request an official transcript through San Antonio College’s online transcript system.

The college registrar charges a transcript processing fee, which is a college fee and not an NEISD fee.

Students can access their records and transcript request forms through the college’s official transcript system.