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AP or Dual Credit
What’s the Difference?
| Advanced Placement (AP) | Dual Credit | |
| Description | The AP Program allows students to take college-level courses and exams, and to earn college credit or placement while still in high school. | Dual Credit allows high school students to earn both high school and college credit by completing courses at their high school and/or college campus. |
| Credit | College credit is given when students pass the AP examination. Students seeking credit through their AP grades should note that individual colleges and universities, not the College Board or the AP Program, grant course credit and placement. | Credit is awarded when the student passes the course. |
| Teachers/ Instructors |
Taught by specially trained high school teachers. | Taught by college instructors and/or high school teachers who serve as adjunct professors. |
| College/ University Acceptance |
Accepted throughout the nation. Typically requires a score of 3 or higher. Varies. | Accepted at public colleges and universities in Texas. Requires C or better for transferability. |
| Taught | AP courses are taught on the high school campus. | Dual Credit courses can be taught online, at the high school or college campus. AP enrollment not required. |
| Eligibility | Open to any student who meets the AP criteria in the Course Catalog. | Must be currently attending high school and classified as a junior or senior. Must have college placement scores on the THEA, ASSET, or COMPASS test or earn exemptions with SAT, ACT, or 11th grade TAKS scores. Parent/guardian and counselor approval. |
| Cost | CFISD offers AP exams at a reduced cost to the student. Textbooks are provided by CFISD. | Tuition is FREE. Students are responsible for textbooks and fees. Scholarships are available. |
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