Homeschool Information for Families

New Students: Begin by completing the Dual Credit Application on the Dallas College website. This step is essential for new students.

• Dual credit application walk-through.
• Tutorials for online tools.
• Start working on your FERPA Release.
• Start working on your meningitis requirement.

Returning Students: Skip this step if you have previously completed the Dual Credit Application.

After completing the application and receiving your student ID, reach out to the Educational Partnerships team via email at EduPartHomeschool@DallasCollege.edu to express interest in your new or returning enrollment.

1. Make sure you have your Dallas College student ID.
2. Begin gathering meningitis documentation or exemptions as instructed in the email.
3. Complete the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) through eConnect, following the provided instructions.
4. Verify that you meet the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards for the classes you intend to take.
5. Obtain a copy of your high school transcript.
6. Complete the homeschool survey linked in the EduPartHomeschool email.

Once you have completed the previous steps, an Educational Partnerships homeschool liaison will contact you to schedule your yearly virtual meeting.

During your one-on-one meeting, the Educational Partnerships team will:

• Verify completion of the necessary steps as shared by EduPartHomeschool inbox. We will ensure you have:
• Completed the dual credit application and received your student ID.
• Completed or gathered meningitis documents (medical records or exemption).
• Complete FERPA Release.
• Completed your TSI assessment or gathered exemptions.
• Review your transcript for dual credit eligibility.
• Discuss dual credit scholarship eligibility.
  
• Not all courses are eligible for the dual credit scholarship.
• Eligibility is based on review of your high school transcript and course list (Attachment B).
  
• Scholarships are not applicable for courses once you've fulfilled the required credits per discipline as outlined by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) Distinguished Achievement Plan (26 HS credits).
• Explain IncludED program details.
• Homeschool families are automatically opted in.
• The dual credit scholarship does not cover the IncludED fees of $20 per credit hour enrolled.
• Learn more about IncludED.
• Provide information about course list (Attachment B).
• Your Educational Partnerships contact will assist in creating Attachment B according to your chosen program of study and high school transcript.
  
• Review the homeschool contract.
• Homeschool contracts are needed every academic year and are renewed on a yearly basis.
• Each year, you must submit updated and notarized high school transcripts and the course list (Attachment B).

Homeschool students must contact the Educational Partnerships Office to schedule an appointment.. During this appointment, the enrollment and contract/agreement process will be reviewed.

Dual credit students can take almost any modaility of class offered at Dallas College. While online classes are available, we highly advise students to attend face-to-face classes so they can have a well-rounded college experience.

After a student has demonstrated successful academic progression in a face-to-face course, enrollment in online classes can be discussed.

Transcripts are needed to verify what a student has completed. Transcripts are required each academic year a homeschool student completes coursework.

To align with other Dallas College procedures, transcripts need to be submitted annually. Transcript must include:

• Student’s full name
• Date of birth
• Last 4 of SSN
• Name of homeschool
• Parent’s or homeschool counselor’s full name
• Class names, credits earned, final grade
• Current GPA
• Pending date of graduation
• Seal of notary public

A transcript template can be provided if the student does not have a homeschool transcript.

Transcripts must include:

• Student’s full name
• Date of birth
• Last 4 of SSN
• Name of homeschool
• Parent’s or homeschool counselor’s full name
• Class names, credits earned, final grade
• Current GPA
• Pending date of graduation
• Seal of notary public

The graduation requirements for Texas can be located on the Texas Education Agency (TEA) website.

Appointments are required to sign contracts and register for classes for the first time.

For subsequent semesters, contact the campus Educational Partnerships office for the registration process.

Homeschool students have access to tutoring services, computer labs, library, and student clubs and activities that are available to all students. ​

View the Academic Calendar.

All students are required to take the TSIA2 Assessment or submit exemptions scores prior to enrollment. View a list of exemptions and passing scores.

Be sure to submit official transcripts to Dallas College prior to registration for an evaluation. Read more about Transferring to Dallas College.

Be sure to submit official test scores through their respective sites to Dallas College for an evaluation. View accepted scores.

Dallas College cannot advise on high school completion. Please refer to TEA (Texas Education Agency) for requirements and more homeschool information.

Dual credit scholarship is based on TEA Distinguished Achievement Plan (26 credits).

Dallas College’s IncludED program provides students access to the learning materials (Ebooks, textbooks, and some supplies depending on the course/program) at the start of each semester.

Homeschool students are automatically opted in. Review information regarding the program, deadlines and general FAQs.

We recommend that families submit their documents upon receiving emails from their Success Coach or Educational Partnerships contact about upcoming registration. Doing so in advance will provide you with a broader selection of classes to choose from.

We encourage all students to read your syllabus prior to the start of class to understand the professor’s grading policy. We advise all students to contact their professor directly to request feedback on their grades.

Appeals for individual grades are not typically allowed, except in cases where both the student and professor reach an agreement. However, you do have the option to file an academic complaint or grievance once your final grade is officially posted. Click here for more information.