Frisco | December 2025

Education

BY HANNAH JOHNSON

FISD expands dual credit with new Collin College program

Frisco ISD students will have the opportunity to take four semesters of college courses in high school through a new program with Collin College. The EDGE Dual Credit Program will begin in the 2026-27 school year and allow students to complete the full 44-hour Texas Core Curriculum before high school graduation, according to a district news release. “At Frisco ISD, we’re constantly exploring new and innovative paths to help students build their futures,” Chief Academic Ocer Christy Fiori said in the release. “Collin College has met that vision with a dynamic option that not only prepares stu- dents to be collaborators and critical thinkers, but will save families on tuition and ensure students are truly ready for the demands of college.” About the program EDGE stands for “Experiential, Dual Credit, Growth and Exploration,” and the program will focus on project-based learning where students

address complex challenges, the release states. Course programs are set for 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. Monday through Thursday at Collin College’s Frisco campus. Families must provide their own transportation for the program. Tuition per credit hour is $67, which is a cost saving compared to traditional four-year colleges, the release states. Students who live in Denton County will receive the same in-county rates as Collin County students. Students who qualify for the district’s free and reduced lunch program are eligible for free tuition. Next steps The program application window is open now until Feb. 12. For more information on the pro- gram, student expectations and course oerings, visit www.friscoisd.org/departments/dual-credit/ collin-edge-program/home.

The EDGE Dual Credit Program’s courses will be housed at the college’s Frisco campus. (Courtesy Collin College)

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