High School Dual Credit Checklist

Follow the steps below to complete the process of transitioning from a high school student to an LSC dual credit student. 

Step 1: Admissions & Qualification Process (Offered at your HS)

• Apply for admission. Complete the online application at: lonestar.edu/admissions. You can view instructions on how to complete the online application here. Keep your LSC Student ID number..  
• Visit with your high school counselor for eligibility requirements or get more information at  lonestar.edu/dualcredit-eligibility.
• Visit your high school counselor for information on how to obtain a testing ticket/voucher for the TSIA2 test AFTER completing the PRE-ASSESSMENT ACTIVITY (see step 2). 
• Optional: Submit a FERPA form to your high school counselor. It is highly recommended that all DC students have a signed FERPA form on file authorizing parents' access to their educational records at LSC-Tomball. See lonestar.edu/FERPA for more information.  

Step 2: Testing/Placement

• Complete the PRE-ASSESSMENT ACTIVITY before testing. Access the link here: TSIA Pre-Assessment Activity for TSIA2.
• TSI Test Preparation Select TSI Exam Sample Questions on the right.
• The testing fee is waived for the first time for DC students taking the TSIA2 assessment. It's $10/section for re-testing. You must obtain a new testing voucher from your high school counselor.
• Complete TSIA2 testing, if required, at LSC-Tomball or your designated test date at your high school. Ask your high school counselor for specific testing dates and locations.
• Report to the designated Testing Assessment Center on your scheduled test date with a picture ID,  and testing ticket. lonestar.edu/testing-centers
• Submit all test scores & your LSC ID number to your high school counselor.

Step 3: Registering for Classes (offered at your high school)

• Pick up your approved registration materials from your high school counselor.
• Visit with your high school counselor to register for your course(s).
• Complete the top half of the LSC Dual Credit Registration Form & Parental Consent included on the registration form.  All student and parent signatures are required.  You may complete the FERPA form. 
• Return the Dual Credit Registration Form and FERPA form to your counselor with test scores attached.

Step 4: Pay your Fees & Books

• You are responsible for paying the fees and purchasing textbooks for all of your Dual Credit courses. All tuition is waived.  Please refer to the Dual Credit Cost Chart for more information.  
• Once your registration is completed, you will be notified by your high school counselor. To ensure the tuition waiver has been applied, please allow 48 business hours after registration to pay for your classes. To pay for classes, go to pay your fees online and follow the instructions provided.
• If you prefer to pay in person, visit LSC-Tomball's Bursar/Cashier Office in office C120.  Contact Bursar/Cashier's Office for additional questions regarding payment at (281) 357-3754.