Earn Your TXST Degree Locally

TXST Local offers flexible co-enrollment pathways, allowing you to begin your journey at your local community college while working toward a Texas State University degree.

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Rooted in Community. Focused on You.

TXST Local brings the power of a Texas State University education to your neighborhood—through Collin College or Dallas College. Whether you're just starting out or returning to school, you'll find a welcoming, student-first environment designed to support your goals. 

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TXST Local Co-Enrollment

Choose Your Path: TXST Local at Collin College or TXST Local at Dallas College
Start your TXST degree at Collin College or Dallas College through TXST Local’s co-enrollment program. International students with F1 visas are currently eligible for TXST @ Collin only. Plans are underway to expand eligibility to Dallas College in the future.

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Program Locations

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Collin College

Choose from bachelor's degrees in science, engineering, and education at Collin College's Technical Campus in Allen, Texas.
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Dallas College

Choose from bachelor's degrees in business at Dallas College's Richland Campus in North Dallas.

We make earning a degree more affordable

With TXST Local, students complete over half of their degree at Collin College or Dallas College, where tuition is significantly lower than at a university. This co-enrollment model helps reduce overall costs while keeping students on track for a Texas State University degree.

We bring TXST closer to home

TXST Local allows students to begin their academic journey at a nearby college while staying connected to Texas State University. Whether you choose Collin or Dallas, you’ll benefit from local convenience and university-level support.
 

We’re backed by a legacy of excellence

Texas State University has been preparing students for success for over a century. With a strong academic reputation and notable alumni—including a U.S. president—TXST Local extends that legacy to students starting their path at Collin or Dallas College.
 

Your Degree, Your Budget.

TXST Local gives you the freedom to begin your degree at Collin or Dallas College, saving money while staying close to home. With lower tuition and up to a $4,000 award for participants, it’s a cost-effective way to earn a Texas State University degree.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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  • About the program

    • 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 in place for international students needing a F1 visa to enroll in the co-enrollment program at Collin College only. 

      The appropriate approvals are not in place to allow international students needing F1 visas to participate in the co-enrollment program at Dallas College. Texas State University is currently seeking the approval for international students needing an F1 visa to be able to enroll in the Dallas College program as well, 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.

  • Financial aid and scholarships

    • 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). 

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