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College Tech Prep (Technical Preparation) Scholarship

College Tech Prep (Technical Preparation) is a program of study that links high school and community college curriculum to give students the opportunity to earn free college credit while still in high school. A student can earn college credit toward an associate degree at the Dallas County Community College District.

Amount of Award
$500 tuition for one semester

Number of Awards Per Year
Varies per available funds

Designated College
Any DCCCD campus

Eligibility Criteria

  • Earn a grade of "B" or better in all Tech Prep high school courses
  • Graduate from high school
  • Enroll at the DCCCD within 15 months of high school graduation.
  • Complete any additional program or college testing requirements (ex. portfolio, practical, or written exam etc.) and declare a major.

Application Process

  • Enroll at the Dallas County Community College and declare a major.
  • Take your high school transcript to the Tech Prep advisor and request your Tech Prep Credit.
  • Applicants must submit a completed Foundation scholarship application form

Selection Process
Please contact Dallas County Community College District Tech Prep Office at 214-378-1782
 

Deadline
Open

It is essential that you enroll at the DCCCD within 15 months of graduation, or you will lose free college credit(s) from high school.

For further information, contact:
Tech Prep
1601 South Lamar St.

Dallas, TX 75215

214-378-1782