Dual Credit Program

Program Overview  

Dual Credit is part of the Lone Star College System's exceptional admissions program. It is designed specifically for high school juniors and seniors ready for college-level instruction. Students who demonstrate college readiness on a placement exam can earn college and high school credits simultaneously by attending classes at their high school, at Lone Star College–Montgomery, or online. Many of the classes are transferable to public colleges or universities in Texas and some are accepted by out-of-state and private colleges. Grades received in dual credit courses will be a permanent part of the student's college record.

Lone Star College–Montgomery currently has Dual Credit agreements with Conroe ISD, Montgomery ISD, Willis ISD, Huntsville ISD and The Woodlands Christian Academy. Dual Credit is currently offered on these high school campuses:

• Caney Creek High School
• Conroe High School
• Huntsville High School
• Montgomery High School
• Oak Ridge High School
• The Woodlands College Park High School
• The Woodlands Christian Academy
• The Woodlands High School
• Willis High School

Students who are interested in taking courses at Lone Star College–Montgomery for high school credit should talk to their high school guidance counselors to get approval before registering at MC.

Homeschool Students

Homeschool students who are interested in participating in the dual credit program should bring a copy of their high school transcript to Student Services in Building E and meet with an academic advisor.

Program Requirements

In order for students to be eligible for dual credit, the following must be in place:

• The high school must have an articulation agreement with Lone Star College System;
• The student is currently enrolled in a public or private high school or home school;
• The student has a current admissions application on file with LSCS
• The student has approval from their high school administrator, college designee and parent/guardian;
• The student has taken an approved assessment:
• ASSET, ACCUPLACER, COMPASS, or THEA in all three areas (reading, writing and math); or
• Exempt scores based on ACT, SAT, or 10th grade or exit TAKS scores (2200 and 3 on English language arts section and 2200 on math section)

Costs

• 50% tuition costs, plus fees and books. Limited financial aid is available at LSC-Montgomery.
• Placement exam costs are waived for dual credit students. Retests are $10 per section.

Articulation Agreements

For students to be eligible for Dual Credit, a Dual Credit Articulation Agreement with Lone Star College System must be on file with the high school the student attends. Please check the list of approved schools. 

Are you a school administrator who is interested in dual credit coursework for your students? Please contact us!