Did you know you may be eligible for free college credit from Tech Prep courses taken in high school? 

If you completed Tech Prep courses in Collin, Hunt or Rockwall counties in the last 24 months, you may be eligible to save an average of $174 (for a three- credit hour course) in tuition, lab fees and books.

The Global EDGE Tech Prep staff will be on hand to distribute Tech Prep petition forms and help you determine if you qualify for free college credit. Look for the Global EDGE table at these Collin College campuses from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. each day:

Preston Ridge Campus -- Founders Hall

Tuesday, July 8         

Thursday, July 10  

Tuesday, July 22               

Thursday, July 24      

Spring Creek Campus -- Atrium

Tuesday, July 15      

Thursday, July 17             

Tuesday, August 5           

Steps to receive your Tech Prep credit

Complete a Tech Prep class in a Collin, Hunt or Rockwall county high school with a grade of B or better

Receive an 80 or better on the end-of-course exam in high school. Child Development courses require end-of-course exam grades of 85 or better.

Enroll at Collin College within 24 months after high school graduation and complete six non-developmental education credits, Students who were concurrently enrolled at Collin College need to complete only three additional credits after high school graduation as a condition of eligibility.

Complete a Petition for Tech Prep Credit and return it, along with an official final high school transcript, to the Global EDGE Office on the Central Park Campus.

If you have any questions or would like further information call the Global EDGE office at 972.548.6723 or visit the website at www.ccccd.edu/globaledge.