WEEK 4
The Smart Choice
When it comes to higher education, students and families are asking important questions.
Is it affordable?
Will it lead to a good job?
Will it be worth it?
At Dallas College, the answer is yes. Value is built into every step of the experience.
Forging a Pathway to Success
Dallas College is designed to remove barriers and create opportunities.
Through Dallas County Promise, eligible students can attend tuition-free, opening the door to higher education for more families. Transfer pathways ensure credits count toward a four-year degree, while career programs align with real earning potential.
Whether a student is the first in their family to attend college, balancing work and school or starting a new career, Dallas College provides a clear path forward.
This is more than access. It is a pathway to opportunity.
Yolanda Daniel
Student Dallas College Mechatronics Technology
After more than two decades with her previous employer, Yolanda Daniel faced an unexpected turning point.
What started as a visit to a career fair became a new direction. Through Dallas College’s mechatronics program, she discovered new strengths, built confidence and found a future she had not imagined.
Byron Sanders
Dallas College Foundation Board Member CEOArete Health
Dr. Carlos Cruz
Associate Vice Chancellor Student Wellbeing and Social Support Dallas College
Dr. Carlos Cruz believes student success starts with understanding what students need most.
By focusing on the whole student, Dallas College continues to lead with innovative supports that remove barriers and creates a more accessible and engaging college experience.
The Path Forward Starts Here
At Dallas College, being the smart choice means delivering real value where it matters most.
Students benefit from one of the most affordable tuition rates in the region, at $99 per credit hour for Dallas County residents, making it possible to earn a degree or credential with little to no debt.
Early college pathways such as dual credit and P-TECH give thousands of students a head start on their future at no cost.
Each year, more than 21,000 credentials are awarded, opening doors to careers, advancement and continued education.
Support goes beyond the classroom. From financial assistance and transportation support to advising and basic needs resources, Dallas College provides the tools students need to stay on track and succeed.
