TXST Local is a concurrent (or co-enrollment) program that allows students the flexibility and freedom to earn a TXST degree from their local community college.
International students who require an F1 visa to enroll are not eligible for enrollment in these programs at this time. There are plans for this restriction to be lifted in the future.
TXST’s concurrent program allows students to enroll at two schools simultaneously and earn college credit toward their associate and bachelor’s degrees. Students can start and finish both degrees at the community college.
Students can earn a bachelor’s degree from Texas State University without leaving their community college. Students will also save thousands in overall tuition while still benefitting from all the perks of being a TXST student and receiving full support from both schools to keep them on the right track.
TXST degree programs that are 100% online are not included in this concurrent enrollment program.
Yes, students will be awarded a bachelor’s degree from Texas State University, and students will earn an associate degree at the same time from Collin College.
Yes, students can meet with a TXST Regional Coordinator online or at the community college—whichever works best for them.
The concurrent enrollment program begins Fall 2025. The TXST admissions application deadlines are:
Spring 2025 Semester – November 15
Summer 2025 – May 1
Fall 2025 Semester – July 15
At this time, the appropriate approvals are not in place to allow international students needing F1 visas to participate in the co-enrollment model. Texas State University is currently seeking the approval for international students needing an F1 visa to be able to enroll in these programs, and once it is granted by the Department of Homeland Security, the restriction will be lifted. There is no timeline at this moment on when approval will be granted.
A student will apply for financial aid at only one school via the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Enrollment at both schools will be combined to determine a student’s financial aid eligibility, and students will be responsible for paying their registration bill at each school.
Yes. After earning 60 credit hours, students in the concurrent enrollment program will receive a $4,000 TXST Local Scholarship. The scholarship will be disbursed $1,000 per semester for up to four consecutive semesters or the earning of a bachelor’s degree (whichever comes first).
Yes, students need to apply and be admitted to both schools and can apply through Apply Texas or The Common Application. On your TXST application, select a program that is offered by TXST at Collin College. Students should meet with their TXST Regional Coordinator to confirm course readiness for concurrent enrollment before applying.
Students should send this information to both schools. Each school must have official copies of all transcripts and test scores.
