Prosper and Celina families who rely on Collin College for dual-credit classes and workforce training will have a say in the institution's future this fall. The college's Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Thursday, Aug. 6, to place a $600 million bond package before voters on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
The single-proposition measure, called Proposition A, would fund expansions at six existing campuses and build three new facilities: an Aviation Academy in McKinney, a campus in Anna and a campus in Royse City. The proposed Anna campus would add capacity along the Celina corridor, where the college already operates a campus at 2505 Kinship Parkway that opened in 2021.
Based on current financial projections, the college does not anticipate a tax rate increase if voters approve the bond.
"The Board of Trustees has always believed in planning for the future while honoring the commitments we've made to our community," board Chair Jay Saad said in the college's announcement.
What it means locally
Collin College is the only public college based in Collin County, and both Prosper ISD and Celina ISD run dual-credit partnerships through it. Prosper ISD's "Celina Cohort" sends juniors and seniors to the Celina Campus four mornings a week, where they can earn up to 50 hours of college credit covering the full Texas Core Curriculum. The program is free for students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, and transportation is provided from each student's home campus.
Celina ISD launched its own Collegiate Academy with Collin College in the 2023-24 school year, allowing Celina High School students to earn an associate degree alongside their diploma or accumulate up to 60 hours of dual credit while still participating in athletics and fine arts.
Growth driving the ask
Credit enrollment at Collin College has jumped more than 31% over the past decade. The college now serves over 62,000 credit and continuing education students annually and offers more than 200 degrees and certificates, including bachelor's degrees in nursing, cybersecurity and construction management.
The bond is the next phase of Destination 2030, the college's long-range master plan. A 100-member steering committee met four times over two months this summer to review facility conditions, labor market data and projected enrollment before the board called the election.
District President Dr. Neil Matkin thanked the committee and the board for "their leadership and long-term vision in ensuring the college remains prepared to serve future generations."
Key dates for voters
Voter registration deadline: Oct. 5. Early voting: Oct. 19–30. Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 3. Residents can register or verify their status through the Collin County Elections Department at 972-424-1460 or at collincountytx.gov/elections.
The college's in-district tuition rate remains $67 per credit hour, the lowest in Texas, after the board voted in March to hold it flat for fall 2026.
