General Eligibility

To Be Eligible for Dual Credit, You Must

  • Be enrolled in a high school that has an agreement with Amarillo College.
  • Obtain prior approval from your high school counselor for dual credit enrollment.

Pathways Program

Learn more about the Pathways Dual Credit can lead you to at AC
PATHWAYS

Meet the Eligibility Requirements?

Then Let’s Get Started

Before you Register for AC Classes

  1. Talk to your high school counselor for approval before proceeding.
  2. If you are attending class(es) on an Amarillo College campus, you are required to provide documentation regarding your bacterial meningitis vaccination. Details about bacterial meningitis and requirements may be found at www.actx.edu/admission/meningitis.
  3. Submit the Dual Credit Student Contract to the dual credit high school counselor.

Application Checklist

To be able to register for classes, students must

  1. Complete and submit an application to ApplyTexas.org.
    • *Note: If you are a returning Dual Credit student, an application is NOT necessary.
  • Completing an application for admission does not obligate you to take a course with Amarillo College.
  • Completing an application for admission is NOT the same as registering for a class. Contact your high school counselor to see what dual credit courses are offered at your high school or view the Course Offerings by School page and find your school's link.
  1. You will receive a letter and an email from Amarillo College once your application has been received and processed.
    • Note: If you have not heard back from Amarillo College in 3-5 business days, contact the admissions office at (806) 371-5000.
  • Save your ACNetID – Write it down.
  1. Activate your AC account.
  • Click on "AC Connect" in the top blue menu of AC's homepage.
  • Click on the red Reset Password/Help button in the "New and Returning Students" section.
    • If you do not know your ACNetID, then click the "What is my ACNetID" button, leave the Colleague ID field blank and enter your social security number, last name and date of birth. Click the green "Get My ACNerID and Colleage ID" button.
  • Set up your password and security questions. You will need to remember your responses.
  • Wait for information from your high school counselor on how to sign up for classes. Find the Courses Offered by your High School.
Additional Information
  • You will register at the beginning of each semester for AC dual credit courses through your high school’s chosen method.
  • Dual credit courses cost $50 a credit hour. Most courses are either 3 or 4 hours. Therefore, they cost either $150 or $200.
  • Online Course Codes may be an additional cost.
    • Note: If you qualify for free or reduced lunch, tuition is waived. Please see your counselor for details.

Dual Credit Registration

Review Your Schedule on the Registration Hub and Register Online

Registration Hub helps you create and follow a personalized plan that fits your goals.

Step 1: View Your Plan.

Step 2: Review Planned Sections.

  • Review the planned sections to ensure you have the correct course number and the details of the class.
  • To make changes, see your counselor and our system will help you easily update your plan.

Step 3: Register for Classes.

  • Select “Change” and then “Mark to Register” for each course, then use the blue “Register” button to register for all courses.

View the Quick Start Guide for the REgistration hub

 

Payment Information:

There are 4 ways to pay for Dual Credit:

  1. Online by Credit/Debit Card:
    Visit www.actx.edu, click “AC Connect” and log in. 
    Under the Self Service menu, click Current Student
    Select Financial Information
    Finally, select Make a Payment. Pay online with credit card.
  2. By Phone by Credit/Debit Card:
    Call AskAC at (806) 371-5000 or the AC Business Office at (806) 371-5001 and make a credit card payment over the phone.
  3. In Person:
    Go to Washington Street, West, Moore County or Hereford campus locations and pay with cash, check, or credit card.
  4. Payment Plan:
    For information on how to set up a payment plan, call (806) 371-5000 or (806) 371-5001. Parents must sign for students under 18 years of age.

Spring 2026 Payment Deadline - Priority Due: January 15, 2026

*If you do not pay by the deadline, your courses will be dropped.

Note: If you qualify for free or reduced lunch, tuition is waived. Please see your counselor for details.

Need Enrollment Help?

Please email the Dual Credit Team:

DC Team: dualcredit@actx.edu

Advantages Of Dual Credit

  • Build confidence by easing the transition to college by experiencing the rigors of college with the dual support of the high school and the college.
  • Accelerate time to degree completion by getting a head start in college and students can earn up to a year or more of college credit.
  • Transfer many dual credit courses to Texas public colleges and universities, private institutions, and many out-of-state colleges and universities.
  • Save money on college tuition.
  • Access Amarillo College student support services...library, career services, disability services, and tutoring.
  • Students get a college ID.

Badger Bound Scholarship

Learn more about the Badger Bound Scholarship Program.

Go To Badger Bound Page

Meet Your Dual Credit Team

MEET YOUR DUAL CREDIT TEAM

Mission Statement

The Amarillo College Dual-Credit Program's mission is to create a cooperative partnership between a high school and Amarillo College through which a student may be awarded both college and high school credit in courses that meet the requirements of both institutions.

Guidelines & Rules

Dual Credit is governed by rules of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the Texas Education Agency and the Amarillo College Dual Credit Handbook.

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