- See your high school counselor to begin the process
- Apply for admission to Blinn at https://goapplytexas.org/
- Complete the Dual Credit Approval Form (must have Blinn ID to access)
- Have a “B” or higher average in completed coursework
- Submit an official high school transcript
- Satisfy the following Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Assessment requirements, earn a qualifying exemption score on the ACT or SAT, or earn a qualifying waiver score on the PSAT/NMSQT exams.
Dual Credit Scores
Assessment | Math/Algebra | ELA/Reading Skills | Combined/Composite |
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ACT1 | 19 | 19 | 23 |
ACT2 | 22 | 40 | |
SAT | 530 | 480 | |
PSAT/NMSQT3 | 510 | 460 | |
Algebra I EOC3 | Minimum score of 4,000 on Algebra I EOC & passing grade in Algebra II | | |
English II EOC3 | | Minimum score of 4,000 on English II EOC | |
1 ACT administered prior to February 15, 2023; Students must meet both relevant subject and combined/composite score standards 2 ACT administered on or after February 15, 2023 3 The EOC & PSAT waivers only apply for dual credit classes |
Dual Credit TSIA Scores
Both reading and writing requirements must be met to qualify for ENGL courses, if using TSIA administered prior to January 11, 2021.
TSIA Administered prior to January 11, 2021 |
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Math | Reading | Writing |
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350 or higher | 351 or higher | Essay Score of 5 or Higher OR Essay Score of 4 and Multiple Choice Score of 340 or Higher |
TSIA 2.0 Administered on or after January 11, 2021 |
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Math | ELAR |
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CRC 950 OR CRC 910-949 & Diagnostic Level 6 | CRC 945 & Essay 5-8 OR CRC 910-944 & Diagnostic Level 5-6 & Essay 5-8 |
FAQs
Ability to Benefit (ATB) allows a student without a high school diploma or equivalency to receive Title IV student financial aid to pay for postsecondary education and training if they are enrolled in a career pathway program.
What is the minimum credits for federal financial aid? ›
Enrollment status for federal aid is defined as follows: full-time (12+ credits); three-quarter-time (9 to 11 credits); half-time (6 to 8 credits); less-than-half-time (less than 6 credits). Students are advised to use Financial Aid Self-Service to view enrolled credits and how they impact financial aid.
Which three of the following are requirements for receiving federal financial aid for college education? ›
Our general eligibility requirements include that you have financial need for need-based aid, are a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen, and are enrolled in an eligible degree or certificate program at an eligible college or career/trade school.
Does FAFSA verify high school diploma in California? ›
You are able to self-certify high school completion on your FAFSA. If you indicated that you do not have a high school diploma or an equivalent on the FAFSA, you are required to submit one of the following pieces of documentation in order to confirm high school completion: A copy of the student's high school diploma.
What does IFAP stand for? ›
International Federation of Agricultural Producers (IFAP)
What disqualifies you from getting financial aid? ›
Individuals who owe a refund on a grant made by a federal student aid program under Title IV of the Higher Education Act; Individuals in default on a Title IV loan; Individuals incarcerated in prison; and. Individuals convicted of possessing or selling illegal drugs.
What is the highest income to qualify for financial aid? ›
There is no set income limit for eligibility to qualify for financial aid through. You'll need to fill out the FAFSA every year to see what you qualify for at your college. It's important to make sure you fill out the FAFSA as quickly as possible once it opens for the following school year.
What happens if you dont have enough credits for financial aid? ›
There may still be ways to pay for college if financial aid isn't enough. Scholarships, grants, part-time jobs and private student loans can all help cover the gap—or you might choose to attend a more affordable college.
What are 4 eligibility requirements for federal aid? ›
Basic Eligibility Criteria
- demonstrate financial need for need-based federal student aid programs;
- be a U.S. citizen or an eligible noncitizen;
- have a valid Social Security number (with the exception of students from the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, or the Republic of Palau);
What are 3 things that the FAFSA determines your eligibility for? ›
Basic FAFSA eligibility requirements
Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a qualifying degree or certificate program. Maintain satisfactory academic progress while in school. Not be in default on federal student loans or owe money on a federal grant.
To be eligible for federal student aid and college financial aid, a student must be making Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). This generally consists of maintaining at least a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (i.e., at least a C average) and passing enough classes with progress toward a degree.
Can I get FAFSA if I didn't graduate? ›
Federal law has a special clause that allows students lacking a high school diploma to access financial aid money they would otherwise miss. Known as the Ability to Benefit, the provision opens up federal financial aid to adults without high school degrees who enroll in GED and college classes simultaneously.
Can you go to college without a high school diploma in California? ›
In summary
Adults without high school diplomas can attend community college, but few of them receive financial aid, even when they're eligible. A new proposal from Gov. Gavin Newsom and California Community Colleges Chancellor Sonya Christian aims to fix that. But it may be too late.
Does FAFSA care about high school grades? ›
MYTH 9:
FACT: While a high grade point average will help you get into a good school and may help with academic scholarships, most federal student aid programs do not take grades into consideration when you first apply.
What happens to your financial aid if you drop below 12 credits? ›
What happens if you: Drop below full time status (less than 12 credits per term): Pell Grant: If you drop below full time status before the end of the add/drop period, the amount will be pro-rated. You will receive 3/4 of the award amount for 9-11 credits, or 1/2 of the award for 6-8 credits.
Is 10 credits enough for financial aid? ›
Full-time status 12 credit hours or more- receive full Pell Grant award amount. 3/4 time status 9-11 credit hours- receive 3/4 of Pell Grant award amount. 1/2 time status 6-8 credit hours- receive 1/2 of Pell Grant award amount. 1/4 time status 1-5 credit hours- receive 1/4 of Pell Grant award amount.
Is 12 credits enough for FAFSA? ›
A student is considered to be full-time for financial aid, scholarships, and for administrative housekeeping if they complete 12 hours per semester.
What is the federal financial aid limit? ›
$57,500 for undergraduates-No more than $23,000 of this amount may be in subsidized loans. $138,500 for graduate or professional students-No more than $65,500 of this amount may be in subsidized loans. The graduate aggregate limit includes all federal loans received for undergraduate study.