What counts as an attempt?
Early in each semester or term, the college reports your enrollment to the State of Texas. As a result of that report, the State then sends money to your college to underwrite your education. (That report is sent on what is called the “Certification Date,” and the date varies with each course and each semester or term of enrollment. You may wish to see an advisor about the specific date for any specific course or semester or term.) Therefore, if your enrollment has been reported to the State, your enrollment is considered an “attempt.” It makes no difference if you later withdraw or what grade you may earn in the course. However, should you drop the course prior to the date the report is generated, the course never appears on your transcript, and that temporary enrollment is not counted as an “attempt.” Attempts include courses taken at any of the Dallas County Community Colleges since the Fall 2002 semester.
