TXST Local – Collin College is a concurrent enrollment program that allows you to earn a TXST bachelor's degree for less. Dedicated TXST faculty and staff at Collin College ensure you can complete your degree in one place. But if you do visit the TXST campus in San Marcos, you'll still have access to all the same perks of TXST campus life, from student events to games and more.
Earn a TXST bachelor’s degree right where you are
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How TXST Local Works
Step 1: Choose from several degree program options
Step 2: Contact the Academic Alliance Team at Collin College
Step 3: Apply for admission at Collin College and TXST
Step 4: Enroll in courses at Collin College and TXST
About Collin College
Committed to delivering a brighter future for Texas students and communities, Collin College's Technical Campus in Allen, Texas, serves more than 7,000 students each year.
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 Collin College Technical Campus.
- Bachelor of Science (BS) Major in Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science (BS) Major in Exercise and Sports Science (Clinical Exercise Science Concentration)
- Bachelor of Science (BS) Major in Electrical Engineering (Computer Engineering Concentration)
- Bachelor of Science (BS) Major in Engineering Technology (Electrical Engineering Technology Concentration)
- Bachelor of Science (BS) Major in Education: Elementary Education; Teacher Certification in Early Childhood through Grade Six Core Subjects with English as a Second Language
- Bachelor of Science (BS) in Education: Special Education for EC-12
- Bachelor of Science (BS) Major in Education: Applied Elementary Education; Teacher Certification in Early Childhood through Grade Six Core Subjects with English as a Second Language; Instructional Aide Pathway
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Major in Education Applied Special Education; Teacher Certification in Special Education, Early Childhood through Grade Twelve; Instructional Aide Pathway
Frequently Asked Questions
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About the program
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What is the concurrent enrollment 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.
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What are the advantages of the concurrent enrollment program?
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.
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Will the bachelor’s degree be awarded from Texas State University?
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.
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Can students meet with a TXST advisor?
Yes, students can meet with a TXST Regional Coordinator online or at the community college—whichever works best for them.
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When does the concurrent enrollment program begin?
The concurrent enrollment program begins Spring 2025. The TXST admissions application deadlines are:
Spring 2025 Semester – November 15
Summer 2025 – May 1
Fall 2025 Semester – July 15
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Are international students eligible for these programs?
Yes! International students needing a F1 visa are eligible to enroll in the co-enrollment program at Collin College.
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Do I need to follow the co-enrollment pathway to participate?
Yes. Co-enrollment pathways are set up so you can earn both your associate degree at the community college and your bachelor’s degree at Texas State at the same time, and they are designed to help you save money on your classes.
If you register for a Texas State (TXST) course that is supposed to be taken through a community college partner, you will be required to drop that TXST course and re-enroll in the same course through the community college.
Any changes to your approved co-enrollment plan must be approved by the Senior Regional Site Coordinator. If you have questions, please email txstlocal_collin@txstate.edu.
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Financial aid and scholarships
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How will financial aid work?
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.
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Are there any financial incentives?
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).
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Admissions
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Do students need to apply for admission at both schools?
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.
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Where do students send official copies of their transcripts and test scores?
Students should send this information to both schools. Each school must have official copies of all transcripts and test scores.
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Apply Now
To start your journey to a Texas State bachelor's degree at Collin College, submit applications to both colleges today.