Supported by the Moody Foundation.

Bolstering Rural Instructor Development for Dual Credit Growth & Expansion in Texas (BRIDGE-TX)

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Rural Teachers. Funded Pathways.

BRIDGE‑TX at UNT offers tuition support for 125 rural Texas teachers to earn the credentials required of dual credit instructors.

Our program is growing, and we’re updating this site along the way. Please check this site for the latest updates on tuition support for rural educators.
 
 

Who May Qualify?

To qualify for the program, you must:

  • Be a Texas teacher employed by a rural school district according to the most recent Campus Type Data by Year on the TEA website
  • Meet UNT graduate admission requirements
  • Attend a required onboarding meeting with the Dual Credit Network team
  • Participate in a required checkpoint meeting each semester
  • Participate in ongoing virtual network and collaboration opportunities during fall and spring semesters
  • Participate in annual summer professional development
  • Complete your program by Summer 2029
 
 

What is Included?

  • Tuition support for chosen degree program to completetion (30-hr MA or up to 18-hr GAC)
  • Enrollement in Dual Credit Network for ongoing support and collaboration
  • Professional Development at no cost
  • Opportunity to bring dual credit students to campus for a tailored experience
 
 

Ready to Get Started?

Fill out the interest form below, and our team will be in touch with details. Have questions? Connect with us using the links at the bottom of this page.

 
 

Important Dates

Graduate School Application Priority Dates*:

  • Fall: June 15
  • Spring: Oct 15
  • Summer: April 15

*UNT reviews graduate program applications holistically. The university considers all parts of the application and supporting documentation to determine admission. After a required virtual meeting, the Dual Credit Network team will connect you to the appropriate department for specific requirements. 
 
 

Help Spread the Word

Feel free to download this flyer and share with other rural teachers, campus administrators, or district leadership. Together, we can help more rural educators and students!