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Fitch’s Rates DCCCD Go Bond ‘AAA’
DCCCD Hosts Texas REACH Conference on Foster Youths
DCCCD Partners With DMA for May Arts and Letters Live
DCCCD Graduates Include College, High School Students
Parents: Check Out Summer Camps for Kids at DCCCD
DCCCD Names New Richland College President
Students: Apply Now for These Scholarships
Arts & Letters Live
DCCCD, Dallas County HHS Investigate Suspected TB Case
Register Now for May and Summer Credit Classes
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Students: Have You Chosen a Program of Study? New State Law Requires It
DCCCD: Get Down and Dirty for a Good Cause
College Completion: New Lives, More Dreams, Better Success
DCCCD Presents Author Judy Blume at DMA
DCCCD Foundation Recognizes Budding Artists at Awards Ceremony
DCCCD Foundation President Receives National Fundraising Honors
Hear the Richland College Presidential Finalists in Open Forums
DCCCD Foundation and Hunt Consolidated Will Present Fabien Cousteau on April 12 and 13
DCCCD Sustainability Summit and Trammell S. Crow Encourage Others to Go Green
Chefs Prepare 'Bits and Bites' to Help El Centro College Culinary Arts Students
DCCCD Service Learning Students Can Give the Gift of Life, Earn Hours
DCCCD Volunteers Make a Difference
DCCCD Faculty and Administrators Honored
DCCCD Invites Women Veterans to Free Event - March 8
Students: Apply Now for DCCCD Scholarships!
DCCCD Co-Sponsors March Guests for Dallas Museum of Art Series
DCCCD: Helping High School Juniors and Seniors Cross the Bridge to College (Free Program) - March 3
Las Llaves del Éxito: Fast Facts — Spring 2012
Students: Looking for Your 1098-T Income Tax Form?
DCCCD Presents Two Authors at DMA
Area Teams Are Winners in DCCCD’s Third African American Male Academic Bowl Competition
DCCCD Earns “AA” Rating on Revenue Bonds
DCCCD Mourns Loss of Veteran Administrator
DCCCD Partners With DMA’s Arts & Letters Live
Register Now for Spring Credit Classes
Attention Students: Proof of Meningitis Vaccine Required for Spring 2012
New DCCCD Trustee Sworn In
DCCCD Trustees Fill Vacant District 5 Seat
Space – The Final Frontier: DCCCD/NASA Partnership Creates Aerospace Scholars
The Buck Stops Here: Blazer Bucks, Santa Bucks Help North Lake College Students in Need
North Texas Association of Energy Engineers Launches First Student Chapter in North Texas
Calling All Teams for DCCCD’s Third African American Male Academic Bowl Competition - Deadline: Friday, Dec. 16
Eastfield College Receives Job Training Grant for Skills Development From Texas Workforce Commission
For the Latest Info, Check Out our Blog
DCCCD Appoints New Associate Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs
Free DCCCD/DISD Event Helps Students Prepare for College
DCCCD Art Students Are Welded to Their Work at State Fair
DCCCD Trustee From Irving, Kitty Boyle, Announces Retirement
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Richland College Earns STARS Silver Rating for Sustainability
Students: Get Information About the QUEST Support Program
Construction Students: Apply Now for a $1,000 Scholarship
DCCCD Administrator Accepts CCCD Chancellor’s Position
DCCCD, Kaplan University Transfer Agreement Helps Students
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New Financial Aid Requirements Affect You: Learn What’s New
DCCCD Financial Aid: Making Changes to Serve You Better
Cut Commuting Costs With AlterNetRides
Transfer Agreements With University of Louisiana-Monroe and University of Texas-Permian Basin - June 2010
Las Llaves del Éxito: Fast Facts — Fall 2011
Not Eligible for a Financial Aid Grant? Here Are Some Options
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Fitch Ratings has affirmed its “AAA” rating for the Dallas County Community College District’s outstanding general obligation debt, which comprises $372 million in GO bonds and $2.1 million in maintenance tax notes.
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This statewide conference will offer professionals who work with foster youth a variety of new ideas, best practices and other information that can help them better serve those students.
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As the 21st season of Arts and Letters Live moves toward its conclusion in June, the Dallas Museum of Art and the Dallas County Community College District — a community partner — celebrate the works of authors who amuse, mystify and delight readers.
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This spring, hundreds of students are graduating from the Dallas County Community College District’s seven colleges, with family members and friends on hand to celebrate their accomplishments.
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Several campuses of the Dallas County Community College District offer the perfect solutions to summertime needs for camp, classes and fun.
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During its regular monthly meeting, the DCCCD board of trustees approved the appointment of Dr. Kathryn Eggleston as the new president of Richland College.
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Applications are due June 1 for three DCCCD scholarships. Don’t miss out!
The Dallas County Community College District and Dallas County Health and Human Services are coordinating an investigation into a single suspected case of tuberculosis at El Centro College. 
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Want to earn some college credit this summer? Then register now for May and Summer credit classes!
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Get all the latest news about registering for classes.
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A new state law requires all students to choose a program of study. You can’t get a copy of your official transcript unless you choose your program of study by the time you complete 45 credit hours.
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A one-day event, “Be the Change,” will bring together volunteers to clean up the Great Trinity Forest on Saturday, April 28.
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DCCCD is encouraging students to pledge to complete their associate degree or certificate.
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Judy Blume’s fans will have a chance to meet her and hear more about her life and work during a program presented by DCCCD on Thursday, April 19, as part of the Arts and Letters Live series sponsored by the Dallas Museum of Art.
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Fifteen budding artists took center stage at an awards ceremony held April 5 by the Dallas County Community College District Foundation to recognize student talents in music, writing and the visual arts.
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Betheny Reid, president of the DCCCD Foundation and associate vice chancellor for development, has been named a 2012 recipient of the CASE Commonfund Institutionally Related Foundation Award.
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The three finalists in the search for president of Richland College will participate in open forums so they can share their thoughts with students, faculty, staff and community members.
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Third-generation ocean explorer Fabien Cousteau will speak to students involved with the DCCCD Community College STEM Scholars and Fellows Institute on April 12 and 13, 2012.
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Choose from five different educational tracks at this second-annual event, Thursday, April 5, at Eastfield College.
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For “Bits and Bites” of spirits, sweets and savory things, El Centro College is the place to be Sunday, March 25, as area chefs lend their hands and their talents to raise funds for ECC's culinary arts program.
DCCCD service learning students who need to earn service hours for the spring semester can do that and give the gift of life at the same time March 26.
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On Friday, March 2, 2012, an army of 1,000 volunteers  — all employees of the Dallas County Community College District  — fanned out across Dallas County to lend their hands and hearts to agencies that needed their help with community service projects.
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A select group of DCCCD employees were recognized for excellence on the job during a special program on Friday, Feb. 24.
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A free resource fair for women veterans will include a job fair, plus sessions about health care, employment benefits and other resources.
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Applications for the 2012-2013 academic year are due this spring. Don’t miss out on this opportunity!
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The Dallas County Community College District, one of several community partners in 2012 for the 21st season of the Arts and Letters Live series offered by the Dallas Museum of Art, will co-sponsor a number of authors’ visits in March.
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DCCCD and DISD will host a half-day college fair for high school juniors and seniors and their parents on March 3 at Mountain View College.
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DCCCD is mailing the 1098-T to all eligible students for 2011. You can also access your form online.
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DCCCD is sponsoring Friday’s Arts & Letters Live event at the Dallas Museum of Art, featuring South African-born writer Richard Mason and longtime New Yorker Amor Towles.
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DCCCD’s third annual African American Male Academic Bowl — called “Aiming for the Stars” — tested the brain power and academic skills of 4th- through 7th-graders at North Lake College on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.
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Fitch Ratings has affirmed the “AA” rating for the Dallas County Community College District’s $25.6 million in revenue financing system refunding bonds, series 2006, as part of its continuous surveillance effort.
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After almost 40 years with DCCCD, Dr. Richard McCrary had served students in some way at almost every campus in the district. McCrary died on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, following a lengthy illness.
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The Dallas County Community College District will serve as a community partner in 2012 for the 21st season of the Arts & Letters Live program — part of the Dallas Museum of Art’s multi-faceted offerings.
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**Please note: This is archived registration information. Visit our Registration page for the latest information about registering for classes.
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Under a new state law, you may need to provide DCCCD with proof of meningitis vaccine before you can attend Spring 2012 classes.
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W. Wesley Jameson, a resident of Duncanville, was sworn in on Tuesday, Jan. 3, as the newest member of the Dallas County Community College District’s board of trustees.
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On Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011, members of the DCCCD board of trustees selected W. Wesley Jameson to fill the seat left vacant by Trustee Kitty Boyle.
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In the spring, 46 DCCCD students will have a special opportunity to learn about space as well as science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
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Thanks to a holiday program launched 10 years ago, students in need now benefit from a campus thrift store year-round.
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Cedar Valley and Mountain View college students will benefit from scholarships as well as practical experience and networking opportunities.
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The deadline for teams and coaches to sign up is Dec. 16, 2011. Young men in grades 4 through 7 may participate. Join the competition and aim for the stars!
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Want to keep up on important information affecting you as a DCCCD student? Take a look at our blog!
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Former Lone Star College System business administrator John Robertson has joined the Dallas County Community College District as its new associate vice chancellor for business affairs. He fills the position of Kim Green, who retired on Aug. 31, 2011.
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“Las Llaves del Éxito” (“The Keys to Success”), will be held Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the University of North Texas-Dallas.
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Metal sculptures by DCCCD students are sprinkled through the Discovery Gardens at this year’s Texas State Fair.
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After 15 years of continuous service and leadership, DCCCD Trustee Kitty Boyle announced her retirement during the board of trustees' regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 5. Her term expires in 2014.
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Read the latest updates about DCCCD financial aid.
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**Please note: This is archived registration information. Visit our Registration page for the latest information about registering for classes.
Are you ready to take your education to the next level this fall? Register early for a successful semester.
 
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Richland College has received a STARS Silver Rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.
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Are you completing career training at DCCCD that you plan to finish by December 2012? QUEST: Dallas/Collin may be able to assist you on your path to career success!

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If you're pursuing a construction-related degree or certificate, don't miss out on the opportunity to apply for a $1,000 scholarship (PDF - 21KB) being offered by the National Association of Women in Construction Dallas Chapter.
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Dr. Andrew Jones, Dallas County Community College District executive vice chancellor for educational affairs, has accepted the position of chancellor for the Coast Community College District in Orange County, Calif.
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Dallas County Community College District students could get an advance start on their bachelor’s degree with Kaplan University (KU) through a new modified “2+2” program.
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You may not be able to register online for a number of reasons. Learn about the most common ones.
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DCCCD students can no longer register after a class has met once. So be sure to register early!
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If you receive an email with the subject line “More Financial Aid Info Needed,” be sure to complete the financial aid verification process.
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DCCCD’s satisfactory academic progress policy for financial aid is changing significantly as of July 1, 2011. Find out how the changes may affect you.
In our continued efforts to improve service, DCCCD financial aid is making significant changes to the way we do business. Here’s what you can expect to see in the coming months.
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Cost of gas got you down? Never fear — AlterNetRides is here! The easy-to-use, online service links you with other people who would like to carpool to or from campus.
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Were you notified that you are ineligible for a federal Pell grant? Learn about some options to pay for your classes: payment plans, emergency loans and scholarships.
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Confused about whether you need to complete the financial aid verification process? Get more information about this step.
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Did you know you can always check eConnect to make sure you don't miss critical financial aid messages?
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We’ve noticed that a lot of students are concerned and have questions about the application process for federal loans, so we wanted to clear up some things.
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Learn how financial aid disbursement works and how you can get your money earlier next semester.
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We are aware of your concerns regarding financial aid and are working diligently to address them. Most important, we are protecting eligible students’ registrations and classes.
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Remember, if you can’t register for the regular-schedule classes you want before they meet once, you can still sign up for Flex Term classes.