Dual Credit Students

Ok, I want to clarify a specific issue over this so EVERYONE is on the same page. When you get a question in an application regarding 'attending a college or institution," etc.... you must read VERY CAREFULLY!!!

First issue I want to address,
When applying....You are a freshman! (There are very, very, very few exceptions where this is not true.) If the question on the application asks if you have or are currently attending any other college or educational institution (and it stops there), you need to say 'NO.' Even though you are enrolled in courses through TJC, you are STILL our student and are not considered a college student. If, however, the question clearly mentions being enrolled in dual credit, you may then say yes. For example in the question on the Apply Texas application.....

 "Please list ALL colleges or universities you have attended or are attending, including college-level correspondenceThe answer is yes because it specifically includes dual credit courses. You are safe.... say, yes, and enter TJC's name.  If you ever doubt, as me!!!!
Secondly,
We will be registering for the second semester courses in December. I suggest you re-look at your degree plans and see if the courses are required.

Thirdly,
ANOTHER TOOL where useful information can be found is in your TJC email system. They send out reminders on deadlines, etc (though there are quite a few you can disregard), but they also send invitations to honor societies, etc., that might be good opportuniteis and look good on resumes. To retrieve your email, visit
https://apacheaccess.tjc.edu/ .... or go to the TJC home page and click on the "apache access" button at the bottom. You use your "a-number" and birthdate to login with. 

Finally,
You need to be in active pursuit of scholarships (as well as finalizing applications :))!! There are TONS and TONS out there. There are plenty on the website (hover over High School and click on Counselors) to keep you busy for now, and you will continue receiving more and more....... but you should also begin WEARING out the financial aid offices at the shcools of your choice(s). They have websites that give many specific ones. GET ON IT!

I love you all.... remember that!! You need to be in panic mode right now! :)
study and dual credit."