Financial Aid Library

Dual Credit

General Information - Dual Credit

For Dual Credit general information visit the BC website at www.brazosport.edu/dualcredit.

Dual Credit Calendar

Brazosport College Dual Credit Registration Information and Class Dates
*Dual Credit Students Begin On-Site Registration One Week Earlier than students who have completed high school.

Semester	On-Site	Late Registration	Add/Drop	Class Begins	Final Exams
Fall 2010	*July 19-Aug 20	Aug 23-Aug 27	Aug 30-Aug 31	August 30	Dec 11-16
Spring 2011	*Nov 8-Jan 7	Jan 10-14	Jan 18-19	Jan 18	May 5-10
Summer I 2011	*May 2 - June 1	June 2 -3	June 6	June 6	July 11
Summer II 2011	*June 20 - July 12	July 13	July 14	July 14	Aug 17
See BC catalog for Winter Mini-Mester and May Intersession dates.	See BC schedule for times	8am to 7 pm + $25 late registration fee	+ $10 schedule change fee		See BC schedule for details

Important Update

Students enrolling in the Dual Credit Program can apply for financial aid by obtaining worksheets through the Financial Aid Office at Brazosport College or going directly online to www.fafsa.gov . Financial aid workshops are also offered at area high schools and on campus at Brazosport College. Dates are posted on our website as they are scheduled.

Students must meet FAFSA eligibility requirements to receive Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG) money for tuition, fees, and textbooks. The maximum award available for students enrolled in at least three (3) college credit hours each semester is $300 during the 2010-2011 year. Grants are available to students on a first come, first served basis. All necessary paperwork must be complete and processed prior to registration. Review the financial aid calendar for dates and deadlines before applying for a financial aid.

Contact the Financial Aid Office at Brazosport College for assistance with the financial aid application process.

TPEG PROCESS

Step 1	See your high school dual credit counselor to register for a minimum of 3 college credit hours (one class). Homeschoolers visit with BC campus counselors. See 'Steps to Enroll' for complete information about becoming a Brazosport College student.
Step 2	Go to the PIN website to apply for a Personal Identification Number. Apply for one for yourself and one parent if you are a dependent. Choose the option of having the PIN displayed at the time you apply. It is important to print or write the PIN down and keep it in a secure location. This number represents your lifetime electronic signature with the Department of Education.
Step 3	Go to the FAFSA website, complete and submit your financial aid application.
Step 4	Upon receiving a Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Department of Education, Brazosport College Financial Aid office will send out necessary forms. Complete these and return them as soon as possible. During registration time, check with the Financial Aid office or look on myBC to find out the status of your aid before paying for classes as dual credit funds are non-reimbursable.

Links

collegefortexans.com
Complete guide for preparing and paying for colleges. Also, offers free online SAT and ACT preparation.

FAFSA.ed.gov
Site used to apply for financial aid, make corrections and add colleges. Reapply once yearly as soon as taxes are filed.

fafsa4caster.ed.gov
Increase your knowledge of the financial aid process; transition is available from this site to FAFSA.

Studentaid.ed.gov
Guide for students, parents and counselors. Provided by Federal Student Aid.

NASFAA.org
Financial aid guidance provided by the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators.

schoolsoup.com
Search the world's largest scholarship database, free of charge.