Amarillo College Badger Bound Scholarship Program
Dual Credit 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.
Standard
The high school identifies students who are eligible for dual-credit courses and recommends courses that potentially qualify for dual-credit. Students who meet specific eligibility requirements of both the high school and Amarillo College will be permitted to enroll in those Amarillo College courses specified in the dual-credit agreement and to simultaneously earn credit toward high school graduation and college credit.
Dual Credit is governed by rules of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the Texas Education Agency and Amarillo College Policy and Procedures.
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.
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 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
- Talk to your high school counselor for approval before proceeding.
- 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.
- Submit the Dual Credit Student Contract to the dual credit high school counselor.
Application Checklist
To be able to register for classes, students must:
- 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.
- You will receive a letter and an email from Amarillo College once your application has been received and processed.
- 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.
- Activate your AC account.
- Visit www.actx.edu. Click on "AC Connect" in the top blue menu.
- Click on the red RESET PASSWORD/HELP button.
- Complete the information. Leave the Staff ID field blank and use your social security number.
- When the next screen appears, set up your password.
- 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 online via ACConnect.
- Dual credit courses cost $50 a credit hour. Most courses are either 3 or 4 hours. Therefore, they cost either $150 or $200. Books 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.
- Once your classes have been approved, log into the Registration Hub app on AC Connect to 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.
Payment Information:
There are 4 ways to pay for Dual Credit:
- 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. - 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. - In Person:
Go to Washington Street, West, Moore County or Hereford campus locations and pay with cash, check, or credit card. - 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.