Admission and Registration for Military Students

As a military student, you have specific needs and questions as you begin, continue or complete your college education. Dallas TeleCollege provides a military-friendly environment that guides you through the admission and registration processes.

The DCCCD's Admission Policy

The "Open Door" admissions policy of the Dallas County Community College District, of which Dallas TeleCollege is a part, ensures that every person who can benefit from higher education has the opportunity to enroll.

Admissions for Texans

If the service member's "home of record" upon entry into the service was Texas and he or she has not processed a form to change his or her permanent residence to another state, then the member, his or her spouse, and dependent children (unless they have established a separate residence from the member) meet the state requirements for being included in the resident pool of applicants.

Admissions for Non-Texans

If the service member's "home of record" upon entry into the service was NOT Texas, and he or she has not taken steps to change his or her permanent residence with the military to Texas, then the member, his or her spouse, and dependent children will be included in the nonresident pool of applicants.

Steps to Changing Permanent Residence with the Military (becoming a Texas resident)

A member of the military whose "home of record" at the time of entry into service was NOT Texas can change his or her residence to Texas while in the military if he or she:

  1. is assigned to duty in Texas for at least 12 consecutive months during which time the member files proper documentation with the military to change his/her permanent residence to Texas, and
  2. meets four of the eight conditions listed below for the 12 months prior to enrollment:
    • purchases a residence in Texas and claims it as a homestead,
    • registers to vote in Texas,
    • registers an automobile in Texas,
    • maintains a Texas driver's license,
    • maintains checking, savings or safety deposit box in Texas,
    • has a will or other legal documents on file in Texas that indicate residence in Texas,
    • has membership in professional organizations or other state organizations, and/or
    • establishes a business in Texas.