Dual Credit
Choosing to take real college-level courses while managing your high school workload is a major commitment, but the long-term rewards are game-changing. The Dual Credit program at College of the Mainland doesn't just prepare you for the future—it actively accelerates it.
By taking classes that satisfy both your high school graduation requirements and your future college degree plan at the exact same time, you effectively cut your time spent in a university classroom in half.
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Average Tuition Savings
Saved by typical local dual credit families compared to standard four-year university tuition rates.
Head Start
Transferable college credit hours earned by the average COM dual credit student before high school graduation.
Why Choose Dual Credit at COM?
Take advantage of deeply discounted tuition rates exclusively reserved for high school partners. Furthermore, through the state-sponsored FAST (Financial Aid for Swift Transfer) program, qualifying students from low-income households can complete dual credit courses at absolutely zero cost for tuition, fees, or textbooks.
Under Texas law, Core Curriculum courses completed at COM are guaranteed to transfer and apply directly toward degree plans at any public college or university in the state—including Texas A&M, UT Austin, and the University of Houston.
Transitioning from high school to college can be overwhelming. Dual credit allows you to test the waters of college rigor while still living at home and enjoying the supportive network of your high school environment and COM's free tutoring labs.
You don't have to sacrifice your high school experience. Dual credit classes are structured dynamically—choose to take them right at your local high school during regular hours, completely online, or immerse yourself in campus culture on the main COM campus.
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Not sure if dual credit is right for your student? Reach out to our campus team to discuss options, transferability, or academic pathways.
