Your Texas State Degree. Right Where You Are.

Co-enrollment through TXST Local gives you a supported path to a Texas State University bachelor’s degree, starting at a college near you. You’ll save on tuition by co-enrolling with local campuses, and you’ll receive full TXST support from day one.  

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Built for Your Story – in Killeen.

TXST Local at Central Texas College is a supported co-enrollment pathway where you complete courses with CTC and Texas State University at the same time. Following a guided pathway, you’ll earn your associate degree with Central Texas College while completing your Texas State bachelor’s degree.

Accessibility

Your story starts where you are

You can start a TXST degree at a college near you, staying in your community and saving through low-cost partner college tuition and fees for more than half of your degree. 

Support

TXST is here for you from day one

TXST supports you to keep on track from first enrollment to graduation day.

Backed by Excellence

TXST Degrees. TXST Opportunities.

Every co-enrollment student who graduates from this program earns a TXST bachelor's degree.

Ready to take the next step?

If you've already been admitted to Texas State, contact the Online Partner Programs Advising team to get started. 

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Bachelor of Business Administration at Central Texas College

How TXST Local Online at Central Texas College Works

Your path to a Texas State degree is closer to home and backed by TXST every step of the way.

Step One

1. Find Your Program

Choose from five different programs with TXST. Designed with a CTC associate degree in mind, your guided pathway will show you how to transfer in your CTC coursework and start with TXST from day one.

Step Two

2. Review Admission Requirements for TXST

Review freshman or transfer admission requirements. Business applicants should check McCoy College of Business requirements. Questions? Email coenroll@txstate.edu.
Step Three

3. Apply to both schools

Submit your applications to Texas State and Central Texas College. Make sure to apply to a TXST Local at CTC program with TXST, and the appropriate program of study with Central Texas College. 

Step Four

4. Enroll and get started

Visit your TXST Future Bobcat Portal to learn how to make an advising appointment and map your TXST experience. Register for courses at both institutions, and begin building towards your TXST degree.

Find Your Program. Start Your Story.

Choose from five programs designed to maximize credit transfer between Central Texas College and Texas State. Start taking TXST coursework from day one — fully online — while completing CTC coursework in-person or online (as available) toward your TXST bachelor's degree.

TXST Online

Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Management

Develop fundamental skills in the core business disciplines needed to become an effective and successful leader in today’s dynamic, global business environment.
TXST Online

Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Marketing

Graduates of the program leave with developed analytical and creative skills for a dynamic marketplace, which are highly valued in today's competitive and changing macroeconomy.
TXST Online

Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (B.A.A.S.) in Data Analytics

Learn to analyze data, spot trends, and turn information into insights that help organizations make smart decisions.
TXST Online

Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science (B.A.A.S.) in Artificial Intelligence

Gain real-world AI skills and earn credit for your associate of applied science to pursue a career in one of today's fastest-growing tech fields. 
TXST Online

Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (B.A.A.S.) in Information Technology

Build real IT, cybersecurity, and cloud skills while earning credit for your associate of applied science.
Central Texas College

Associate Degree

Check your co-enrollment pathway for the right program of study that you'll earn your associate degree in.

Co-Enrollment Pathways

Co-enrollment pathways help you select coursework to make progress on your selected associate and bachelor's degrees at the TXST Local Co-Enrollment Program at Central Texas College.

Note About International Enrollment

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.

About Central Texas College

CTC Central Campus in Killeen, TX provides an affordable, quality education with daytime, evening, and online courses. CTC Central Campus offers dining, fitness & sports, and student life.

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Your Story Starts Here.

Apply to TXST and Central Texas College today. TXST is ready to help you take the first step.

Frequently Asked Questions

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  • About the program

    • TXST’s concurrent program allows students enroll at two schools simultaneously and earn college credit toward their partner degree and TXST bachelor's degree. Students can start and finish their degrees without leaving the partner college.

    • Students can earn a bachelor’s degree from Texas State University without leaving their local college. Students receive cost-saving opportunity through partner college rates 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.   

    • All eligible students who participate in the co-enrollment program will graduate with a TXST bachelor's degree if they meet TXST degree requirements.

    • Yes, students can meet with a member of the TXST Local team online. Once admitted, students will meet with a Partner Programs advisor in Online Student Success.

    • 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 programs at other partner colleges. Texas State University is currently seeking the approval for international students needing an F1 visa to be able to enroll in the other partner college programs 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 award. The award will be disbursed $1,000 per semester for up to four consecutive semesters or the earning of a bachelor’s degree (whichever comes first). 
      NOTE: This award is not a competitive scholarship and does not qualify nonresident students for a waiver of the nonresident portion of tuition.

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