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Advanced Placement (AP) course credits, awarded for a score of three or higher, are acceptable as part of a student’s successfully completed Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree under the CAA.

A score of 3 or higher on Advanced Placement subject examinations is accepted by all Alabama public community colleges for credit for a minimum of one course in the subject area corresponding to the test.

A minimum score of 4 on the English Language/Composition Advanced Placement test is required to receive credit for English Composition I (ENG 101).

Southern Union State Community College accepts a score of 5 or higher on the IB exams in the following six subject areas: language and literature, language acquisition, individuals and societies, sciences, mathematics, and arts.

Applicants must achieve a minimum decision score of 75 on the NACE I PN to RN exam and the 70th percentile or above on the Normal Nutrition exam to be considered for advanced placement.

Students earning a score of 3 or higher may be granted credit on any of the Advanced Placement (AP) Tests of the College Entrance Examination Board.

As such, college credit may be awarded for learning obtained through non- traditional means, including, but not limited to credit awarded for prior learning, military training credit, and local and state-wide articulation agreements. Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) is a means for a student to receive college-level credit for learning that took place in a non-traditional learning environment, such as on-the-job training, military training, professional development seminars, volunteerism, and experience in-field.

Note: All attempted courses, including transfer credits accepted by the institution, incompletes, periods where academic bankruptcy or course forgiveness was applied, and developmental courses, must be factored into the calculation of the Maximum Time Frame. Grade Point Average Standard: Each student will be expected to meet or exceed the following GPA at the indicated points in his/her program of study: Long-Term Certificates and Degrees: Credit Hours Minimum Cumulative GPA 1 - 21 semester hours 1.50 22 - 32 semester hours 1.75 33+ semester hours 2.00 Short-Term Certificates: Credit Hours Minimum Cumulative GPA 1 - 12 semester hours 1.50 13+ semester hours 2.00 Note: Transfer credits, if applicable, are not included in the GPA calculation. All hours attempted at Southern Union and all transfer hours accepted in all programs are counted in the maximum time frame allowed for the student’s current program of study.

Students transferring in to the EMS Program from a non-accredited EMT Program will be awarded 10 hours of non-traditional credit upon completion of EMS 108 Directed Studies course (if they are entering the Advanced Medical Emergency Technician level), or EMS 156 Advanced Medical Technician Clinical (if they are entering the Paramedic level) Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) Course Air Force ROTC is an educational program designed to prepare young men and women for becoming Air Force officers while completing a four-year degree. As such, college credit may be awarded for learning obtained through non-traditional means, including, but not limited to credit awarded for prior learning, military training credit, and local and state-wide articulation agreements. Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) is a means for a student to receive college-level credit for learning that took place in a non-traditional learning environment, such as on-the-job training, military training, professional development seminars, volunteerism, and experience in-field. Process Overview The student must be admitted to the institution and meet all requirements for the program in which credit for prior learning is being sought. The student must make application to the institution for prior learning through the PLA contact for the program in which the credit is being sought. A portfolio evaluation will be required for prior learning assessment.

<!DOCTYPE html> Skip to main content Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas (PCCUA) may grant credit hours toward an associate degree or technical certificate for properly validated prior learning experiences acquired on the job or in other training environments. Only students officially enrolled at PCCUA may be awarded credit by prior learning assessment. One or more of the following methods can be used to measure and evaluate prior learning experiences: Observation of demonstrated competencies Product evaluation - portfolio, oral interview, written exams (standard or departmental) Performance tests (standard or departmental) For information on Prior Learning Assessment, contact the appropriate dean or department director, or the Office of Admissions and Records.

Students who are seeking academic credit for courses completed at other institutions or through prior learning assessment must be currently enrolled in a degree or certificate program. Transfer Credit Academic credit is generally accepted only from institutions that are accredited by one of the regional accrediting associations approved by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation. Students must complete a Petition for Credit for Prior Learning form and pay a nonrefundable fee prior to testing. Students must complete a Petition for Credit for Prior Learning form and pay a nonrefundable fee prior to submitting. Students must submit a Petition for Credit for Prior Learning form, pay a nonrefundable fee prior to submitting and be able to provide documentation for the credential. Students may be allowed to apply prior learning assessment through credit-by- examination or portfolio development for a maximum of 50% of the required credit hours for degree or certificate completion. State Seal of Biliteracy Students earning the State Seal of Biliteracy, the equivalent of two years of foreign language coursework taken during high school, are eligible to receive prior learning credit. Acceptance of all prior learning assessment credits are subject to departmental approval. Triton College cannot guarantee that credits awarded through prior learning assessment will be accepted by another institution.

Official college transcripts from regionally accredited institutions are required if the applicant requests transfer credit from a previous college/university (See Advanced Standing in BCCC Catalog). Refer to “Advanced Standing” for instructions on transferring credit from other institutions.

c. A transfer student from a collegiate institution Students not accredited by the appropriate regional Students who attend another postsecondary institution association may request an evaluation of and who wish to earn credits for transfer to the parent equivalent transfer credits after completing 15 institution may be admitted to Southern Union State semester hours with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or Community College as transient students. Students must present the e. Awarding of transfer credit to fulfill graduation requirements will be based on applicability of transient letter prior to registering at Southern Union.

A course completed at other regionally accredited postsecondary institutions with a passing grade will be accepted for transfer as potentially creditable toward graduation requirements. A transfer student from a collegiate institution not accredited by the appropriate regional association may request an evaluation of equivalent transfer credits after completing 15 semester hours with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above. 27 Awarding of transfer credit to fulfill graduation requirements will be based on applicability of the credits to the requirements of the degree sought.

A course completed at other regionally accredited postsecondary institutions with a 28 passing grade will be accepted for transfer as potentially creditable toward graduation requirements. A transfer student from a collegiate institution not accredited by the appropriate regional association may request an evaluation of equivalent transfer credits after completing 15 semester hours with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above. Awarding of transfer credit to fulfill graduation requirements will be based on applicability of the credits to the requirements of the degree sought.

Note: All attempted courses, including transfer credits accepted by the institution, incompletes, periods where academic bankruptcy or course forgiveness was applied, and developmental courses, must be factored into the calculation of the Maximum Time Frame.

Note: All attempted courses, to include transfer credits accepted by the institution, incompletes, 35 33+ semester hours 67%

As such, college credit may be awarded for learning obtained through non- traditional means, including, but not limited to credit awarded for prior learning, military training credit, and local and state-wide articulation agreements. 61 Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) is a means for a student to receive college-level credit for learning that took place in a non-traditional learning environment, such as on-the-job training, military training, professional development seminars, volunteerism, and experience in-field.

Credit for Prior Learning Credit Hour Load Policy Developmental Education Drop/Add/Withdrawal Grading System Graduation Requirements Licensing of Graduates Religious Observance Repeating Coursework Teach-Out Plans and Agreements Transfer and Course Credit Academic Advising Students who have earned 16 or fewer credit hours, from Beaufort County Community College or by transfer, are advised by the Centralized Advising Center. Advanced Standing and Transfer Credit All requests for transfer credit should be made before enrolling at Beaufort County Community College. Only courses with a grade of C or higher, or courses with grades of passing (P) implemented through a Pass/Fail option during an emergency situation, are considered for transfer credit and must be equivalent in content and credit hours to the course(s) within the curriculum that the student is entering. Transcripts from regionally accredited institutions are reviewed by the Admissions and Records Office and evaluated for possible transfer credit. Transfer credit for specific majors is accepted to the extent that acceptance of the credits would not conflict with discipline-specific requirements from accrediting agencies, licensure bodies, or competitive admission programs. The decisions as to whether transfer credit is accepted, how much transfer credit is allowed, and how transfer credit is applied, are discretionary on the part of the College. In general, courses are considered for transferability regardless of their age; however, with approval from the Vice President of Academic Affairs, some programs may restrict the age of courses used for program admission, prerequisite purposes, and/or program completion.

Credit by Examination , giving evidence of adequate preparation for the examination. (Use Request for Special Examination form .) Obtain approval of the instructor and dean. Register and pay fees for the course. Take the examination by the census date for the course consistent with 1D SBCC 800.8. If the student successfully passes the course, the course number, the number of credit hours, and the grade CE (credit by examination) will be entered on the student’s record. Tuition paid for a challenged course is nonrefundable. A student who has registered for a course (including for audit) and has been a member of the class beyond the census date of the course will no longer be eligible for credit by examination for that course.

Credit for Prior Learning Where appropriate, the College grants credit for knowledge and skills acquired outside the classroom as outlined in the College’s CPL handbook . Credit by Examination Under certain conditions, a student may be awarded credit by taking a series of departmental proficiency examinations and/or standardized tests in a particular subject area. Applications for credit by examination should be completed at least two weeks prior to the test administration. A student is eligible to take only one examination per course. A student seeking credit by examination must follow this procedure: Complete the application for

Transfer credit is not guaranteed and will be subject to the following conditions: ◦ Transfer credits must fall within the school’s guidelines and are subject to approval by the registrar, dean and/or program chair.

Transfer Credit from Foreign Institutions Students who have attended academic institutions outside the United States must submit an official translated copy of their high school transcript and college transcript translated by SpanTran, World Education Services, Inc., Education Credential Evaluators or JS&A (Josef Silny & Associates). Transfer credit is not guaranteed and will be subject to the following conditions: Transfer credits must fall within the school’s guidelines and are subject to approval by the registrar, dean and/or program chair.

Transient Form (SU Students) Southern Union students wishing to take courses at another postsecondary institution and receive transfer credit must receive a Transient Form.

Transient Form (SU Students) Southern Union students wishing to take courses at 48 another postsecondary institution and receive transfer credit must receive a Transient Form.

General Principles for Transfer of Credit Course work transferred or accepted for credit toward an undergraduate program must represent collegiate course work relevant to the formal award, with course content and level of instruction resulting in student competencies at least equivalent to those of students enrolled in Southern Union’s undergraduate formal award programs. In assessing and documenting equivalent learning and qualified faculty, the College may use recognized guides which aid in the evaluation for credit. Such guides include those published by the American Council on

General Principles for Transfer of Credit Course work transferred or accepted for credit toward an undergraduate program must represent collegiate course work relevant to the formal award, with course content and level of instruction resulting in student competencies at least equivalent to those of students enrolled in Southern Union’s undergraduate formal award programs. In assessing and documenting equivalent learning and qualified faculty, the College may use recognized guides which aid in the evaluation for credit. Such guides include those published by the American Council on Education, The American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, and the National Association of Foreign Student Affairs. A course completed at other regionally accredited postsecondary institutions with a passing grade will be accepted for transfer as potentially creditable toward graduation requirements. A transfer student from a collegiate institution not accredited by the appropriate regional association may request an evaluation of equivalent transfer credits after completing 15 semester hours with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above. A transfer grade of "D" will only be accepted when the transfer student's cumulative GPA is 2.0 or above at the institution where the "D" grade was earned. This does not apply to English Composition 101 and 102, where a grade of "C" is required. Awarding of transfer credit to fulfill graduation requirements will be based on applicability of the credits to the requirements of the degree sought. Credit may be extended based on a comprehensive evaluation of demonstrated and documented competencies and previous formal training.

credit by examination Course credit awarded to students demonstrating knowledge through proficiency, DSST or CLEP Exams. transfer credit Upon petition, credit that has been earned at another accredited college or university will be applied to the student’s Triton record.

Incompletes, Withdrawals, Repeated Coursework and Transfer Credit Withdrawals (W) and Incompletes (I) are not included in GPA computation. According to institutional policy, incomplete grades not removed by the student by the end of the following semester (excluding summer session) will revert to an “F”. Grades “W” and “I” are considered in determining completion rate and count toward the maximum time frame for completing a program of study. You are permitted to repeat courses and only the most recent course grade is counted in the GPA calculation. All repeated hours are counted as attempted. However, completed hours are counted only once as completed, unless the program requirements make retaking a previously passed course mandatory. (e.g., Nursing degree students). Transfer credits from other post-secondary institutions will be used to determine quantitative satisfactory academic progress for both completion rate and maximum timeframe. Financial Aid Academic Warning At the end of each semester the Financial Aid Office will determine whether students receiving financial aid are making satisfactory academic progress. Both grade point average and rate of completion are measured. Students failing to make academic progress receive a

Transferable credit from other institutions under the completed program are counted toward the new timeframe for a new program of study.

Note: All attempted courses, to include transfer credits accepted by the institution, incompletes, periods where academic bankruptcy or course forgiveness was applied, and developmental courses, must be factored into the calculation of Maximum Time Frame.

Students in the nursing program must obtain permission from the Dean of Allied Health to take required courses for transfer credit at another college, before enrolling in the course the students expect to transfer to PCCUA.

The student must be admitted to the institution and meet all requirements for the program in which credit for prior learning is being sought. The student must make application to the institution for prior learning through the PLA contact for the program in which the credit is being sought. A portfolio evaluation will be required for prior learning assessment.

A course completed at other regionally accredited postsecondary institutions with a passing grade will be accepted for transfer as potentially creditable toward graduation requirements. A transfer student from a collegiate institution not accredited by the appropriate regional association may request an evaluation of equivalent transfer credits after completing 15 semester hours with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above. Awarding of transfer credit to fulfill graduation requirements will be based on applicability of the credits to the requirements of the degree sought.

Students may register in person for all courses and by telephone or online for many occupational and university transfer credit courses, and almost all courses offered through the School of Continuing Education.

Transfer credits are excluded from the GPA calculation.

When a member of the military, who has a spouse, minor child, or dependent student enrolled as a Temporary Resident, is transferred out of the state, the student may continue to attend under this classification as long as the enrollment is continuous, excluding summers. 221.4.2 All approved course substitution request forms, transfer credit evaluations, non-traditional credit documents/approvals, and official transfer transcripts must be on file in the Student Affairs office before a student can be certified as a candidate for graduation.

A North Carolina community college student who satisfactorily completes, with a grade of “C” or better, courses identified in the Universal General Education Transfer Component will receive credit applied toward the university’s lower-division general education course requirements, subject to the following distribution limit: maximum of 6 hours in English Composition, 9 hours in Humanities/Fine Arts/Communications, 9 hours in Social/Behavioral Sciences, 8 hours in Mathematics, and 8 hours in the Natural Sciences. A North Carolina community college student who satisfactorily completes a transfer course that is not designated as a Universal General Education Transfer Component course will receive transfer credit for the course.

Additionally, students may earn credit through Prior Learning Assessment. Prior Learning Credit is defined as credit awarded for demonstrated college-level learning gained through work, traditional and nontraditional educational experiences, and other life experiences. Prior Learning Credit may be awarded through one of more of the following means: Advanced Placement College Level Examination Program (CLEP) DANTES Subject Standardized Tests Military Experience Portfolio Evaluations Proficiency Examinations Transfer Credit International Baccalaureate Seal of Biliteracy The CLEP allows students to earn up to 30 hours of credit in the five general areas of English; humanities and fine arts; mathematics; physical and life science; and social and behavioral science/history. Triton College partners with the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) to provide credit for prior learning/portfolio evaluations.

Transfer of Credit Students who have attended other colleges and universities will have their transcripts evaluated by the Office of Admissions and Records. Transfer credit is accepted under the following conditions: The institution previously attended must be accredited by the Higher Learning Commission or a comparable regional accrediting association. The student must submit an official transcript from each institution. Credit may be transferred only in college-level courses in which a grade of “D” or above has been earned (Most receiving institutions will not accept a “D” for transfer). A “C” is required in ENG 101 and ENG 102 or course equivalents in all transfer degrees (A.A., A.S., A.F.A.). A maximum of six semester hours of credit may be transferred in religion courses. Transfer credit will be granted for course work for which a passing letter has been earned. However, individual course grades will not be included in the computation of the GPA at Morton College. Credit from countries outside the United States may be considered. A certified evaluation by Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc., or by World Education Services, Inc., is required before acceptance of credit is determined. The student must submit an official transcript from each institution. Transcripts are only considered official if sealed envelope has not been opened or electronically if received directly from the institution from which they were requested. Degree seeking students wishing to have their official transcripts evaluated, should complete a transcript evaluation form with their Academic Advisor. Financial Aid eligible students should notify the Financial Aid department once official transcripts have been submitted to the Office of Admission and Records. Evaluation of credits may take up to 6 weeks to complete. Once completed, any credits awarded will be reflected on a student’s Morton College transcript. Questions regarding the evaluation can be addressed by the student’s Academic Advisor or Credential Analyst in the Office of Admission and Records. Credit from each transferring institution is evaluated separately. Awarding of credit, including graduate level credit, is left to the college’s discretion. IAI Participating Schools Two-year Public Institutions Black Hawk College Carl Sandburg College College of DuPage College of Lake County Daley College (Richard J.) (CCC) Danville Area Community College Elgin Community College Frontier Community College (IECC) Harold Washington College (CCC) Harper College Heartland Community College Highland Community College Illinois Central College Illinois Community Valley College John A. Logan College John Wood Community College Joliet Junior College Kankakee Community College Kaskaskia College Kennedy-King College (CCC) Kishwaukee College Lake Land College Lewis & Clark Community College Lincoln Land Community College Lincoln Trail College (IECC) Malcolm X College (CCC) McHenry County College Moraine Valley Community College Morton College Oakton Community College Olive-Harvey College (CCC) Olney Central College (IECC) Parkland College Prairie State College Rend Lake College Richland Community College Rock Valley College Sauk Valley Community College Shawnee Community College South Suburban College Southeastern Illinois College Southwestern Illinois College Spoon River College Triton College Truman College (Harry S) (CCC) Wabash Valley College (IECC) Waubonsee Community College Wilbur Wright College (CCC) Two-year Independent Institutions ITT Technical Institute (R) MacCormac College Northwestern Business College Springfield College in Illinois St. Augustine College The College of Office Technology (R) Four year Public Institutions Chicago State University Eastern Illinois University Governors State University (R) Illinois State University Northeastern Illinois University Northern Illinois University Southern IL University Carbondale Southern IL University Edwardsville University of Illinois at Chicago University of Illinois at Springfield University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Western Illinois University Four-year Independent Institutions Argosy University (R) Aurora University Benedictine University Blackburn College Bradley University Concordia University Chicago DePaul University DeVry University, Chicago DeVry University, DuPage Dominican University East-West University (R) Ellis College of New York Institute of Technology (R) Elmhurst College Eureka College (R) Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago (R) Illinois Institute of Technology Judson College Kendall College Knox College (R) Lake Forest College (R) Lakeview College of Nursing (R) Lewis University Lexington College Lincoln Christian College Lincoln College Loyola University MacMurray College McKendree University (R) Midstate College Millikin University NAES College (R) National-Louis University North Central College North Park University Olivet Nazarene University Quincy University Robert Morris University Rockford College Roosevelt University Saint Xavier University Saint Anthony College of Nursing (R) Saint Francis Medical Center,Nursing(R) Trinity Christian College University of St. Francis West Suburban College of Nursing (R) *School names followed by (R) are receiving schools only. Illinois Articulation Initiative Morton College participates in the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI), a statewide agreement designed to facilitate the transfer of students from one Illinois college/university to another in order to complete a bachelor’s degree (see the “IAI Participating Schools” table above). Effective as of 1998, students who complete the IAI General Education Core Courses (GECC) can transfer this “package” of course work and have it accepted in lieu of lower-division, general education course requirements. Students who complete an Associate in Arts or an Associate in Science degree that contains the IAI GECC also will have met their transfer college/universities’ lower-division general education requirements and be granted junior standing. To learn more about the Illinois Articulation Initiative, contact the Academic Advising Center at (708) 656-8000, Ext. 2250 or or visit www.itransfer.org. Transfer Agreements For an current list of programs for which Morton College has transfer agreements please contact Academic Advising or visit the Morton College transfer website. Benedictine University Dominican University DePaul University Governors State University National Louis University Northern Illinois University University of Illinois at Chicago VanderCook College of Music Olivet Nazarene University Concordia University Joint Educational Agreements This agreement allows residents of the Morton College district to enroll in some programs at other Illinois public community colleges at rates the hosting colleges charge their in-district students. Applications for Joint Educational Agreements must be made 30 college business days before courses begin at the college the student wishes to attend. Proof of residence in Morton College District 527 must be provided at the time of application. Once approved, a student is issued an Authorization for Attending a Recognized Illinois Public Community College Under a Joint Agreement. Morton College has joint educational agreements with the following community colleges: Cooperative Agreements - Morton College is a participant in the South Metropolitan Career Network, a cooperative effort among 28 area community colleges that makes more educational programs available to the residents of each college district. Residents of Morton College’s district may enroll in any programs in the Career and Technical Education Applied Science degree or certificate not offered at Morton College upon approval without paying out-of-district tuition at the following colleges: Black Hawk College Carl Sandburg College College of DuPage Danville Community College Elgin Community College Harper College Heartland Community College Highland Community College Illinois Central College Illinois Valley Community College John Wood Community College Joliet Junior College Kankakee Community College Kaskaskia College Kishwaukee College Lake Land College Lewis and Clark Community College Lincoln Land Community College McHenry County College Moraine Valley Community College Morton College Prairie State College Rend Lake College Richland Community College Rock Valley College Sauk Valley Community College South Suburban College Southwestern Illinois College Spoon River College Triton Community College Waubonsee Community College Further information on this Agreement is available in the Office of Admissions and Records. International Students Only individuals holding an F1 student visa are allowed to study. B1/B2 visas are restricted from study. B1/B2 visitors must apply for a change of vias status in order to study at Morton College. Morton College cannot assist nor advise in these cases. Official College Transcripts - college transcripts must be translated to English. The official evalutation must be from ECE or WES evaluation agency. Citizens of other countries wishing to enroll at Morton College must complete and submit an International Student Application along with the following supporting documents: International Student Admission Application Official High School transcripts - official high school transcripts must be sealed and translated to English. The college recommends ECE or WES as the evaluation agency but applicants may use any other evaluation agencys should they wish to. TOEFL score: TOEFL®iBT Minimum score 80. TOEFL®PBT Minimum score 550 ***The TOEFL is not needed if student will be enrolling in the English as a Second Language program (ESL). Financial Affidavit of Support. Candidates must submit these documents. Candidates must submit these documents according to the set deadlines. Late applications will not be accepted and documents must be resubmitted for a future term. Once accepted, Morton College will issue an I-20 to the student. Fall semester = all requirements must be submitted by June 15. Spring semester = all requirements must be submitted by October 15. Those attending Morton College on a student visa must enroll as a full-time credit student each semester and will be charged the international tuition rate. Federal and state financial aid may not be available to citizens of other countries. Prospective international students should contact the Registrar, Marelna Avalos, M.Avalos-Thompson@morton.edu, with additional questions. The international students application for admission can be found at www.Morton.edu. Applications will not be considered if any supporting documentation is missing. Students who fail to enroll as a full-time credit student each semester will have their F1 status terminated. Educational Guarantees Morton College has established an educational guarantee policy (approved April 1993) for transfer courses and career programs. Transferability Guarantee - Morton College guarantees the acceptance of all transfer courses at 4-year, public Illinois colleges and universities for students who complete the Associate in Arts or Associate in Science Degree. If the terms noted below are met and a specific course or courses do not transfer, Morton College will refund the tuition paid by the student at the time the course(s) was/were taken. To qualify, any claims must be submitted within one calendar year of graduation from Morton College. Terms All guaranteed course work must be completed at Morton College. All course work must be completed within three years prior to graduation. Transfer status of individual courses is based upon the receiving college’s or university’s agreement with Morton at the time of the student’s graduation. The student must have attained acceptable grades in individual courses as defined by the receiving university. The student must have met with an authorized Morton College advisor and declared a major and transfer college or university prior to taking the courses under guarantee. Only those courses approved in writing by the authorized counselor are guaranteed transferable, and these courses are guaranteed to transfer as general education electives unless the counselor has specifically authorized them as meeting distributive general education or major area requirements. Career Program Guarantee - Morton College guarantees that career program graduates can be expected to perform competently in positions for which their degrees or certificates are intended to prepare them. An employer who perceives that a Morton College graduate does not possess appropriate entry-level skills encompassed in the degree or certificate program, and can specify such deficiencies, may request that the student be permitted to retake a specific course or courses for up to nine credit hours without additional tuition charges. If the terms noted below are met, Morton College agrees to provide up to nine tuition-free credit hours in a career program degree or certificate curricula. Terms The graduate must have earned the A.A.S. degree or certificate beginning May 1993 or thereafter in a career program identified in the college catalog. All guaranteed program coursework must be completed at Morton College with a grade of “C” or better. The graduate must have completed the A.A.S. degree within a four-year timespan or the certificate within a two-year time span. Graduates must be employed full-time in an entry level position for which the A.A.S degree or certificate is intended to prepare students. (Determination that the position falls within the terms of the guarantee may occur when the gradate initiates the career program guarantee as noted in #12 below.) Employment must commence within 6 months of graduation. The employer must certify in writing within 90 days of the graduate’s initial employment that the employee is lacking entry-level skills consistent with the position(s) for which the A.A.S. or certificate is intended to prepare students. The student, program coordinator, and instructor, in consultation with the employer and/or division dean, will develop a written educational plan for retraining. Retraining will be limited to nine credit hours related to the identified skill deficiency and to those classes regularly scheduled during the period covered by the retraining plan. The graduate and/or employer is responsible for the cost of books, insurance, uniforms, fees, and other course-related expenses. The guarantee does not imply that the graduate will pass any licensing or qualifying examination for a particular career. The student’s sole remedy against the District and its employees for skill deficiencies shall be limited to nine credit hours of tuition-free education under conditions described above. The career program remedy can be initiated through a written communication with the Office of the Provost. Note: This guarantee applies to software releases and vendor-specific equipment used in the courses at the time the student enrolled in the course. The College is not responsible for guaranteeing student competency in subsequent releases of software or revised or new equipment. Likewise, the College is not responsible for guaranteeing student knowledge or skills that will be introduced in the future, or guaranteeing student knowledge or skills when non-academic problems cause the deficient performance. Tuition and Fees Tuition and Fees* Tuition and fees are payable in U.S. currency on dates designated by the College. Students failing to meet published payment deadlines may be dropped from courses. TUITION AND FEES OVERVIEW* *TUITION In-District Resident (per credit hour) $104 Out-of-District Resident of Illinois (per credit hour) $232 Out-of-State Resident or International (per credit hour) $296 *FEES Application Fee (first-time enrollees only) $10 Registration Fee (per semester) $10 Late Registration Fee (per semester) $50 Comprehensive Fee (per credit hour) $9 Technology Fee (per credit hour) $9 Repair/Renovation Fee (per credit hour) $22 *Tuition and fees are subject to change by official action taken by the Morton College Board of Trustees. Review of tuition and fees will occur at times deemed necessary by the Board in conjunction with the College administration. For up-to-date information, please visit our website at www.morton.edu. Description Of Fees Technology Fee: The purpose of the fee is to enrich Morton College students’ educational experience with technology. The fee is used for continued technology enhancements throughout the College including software, client hardware, and infrastructure to support services offered to Morton College students. These services include student e-mail, local and online learning resources, and network access. Comprehensive Fee: The purpose of the fee is to enhance students’ overall experience on campus. The fee is used to fund various student club organizations, performances and special events, library resources excluding technology, restoration and maintenance of various student and academic facilities, and the maintenance of parking facilities and campus security. Repair/Renovation Fee: This fee will be assessed to students enrolled in credit courses. The fee will support the College’s infrastructure and the renovation of outdated facilities. Late Registration Fee: Students will be accessed a late registration fee if: students register after the course has begun, students are dropped for non-payment and wish to re-register, or if students are dropped for non-attendance and wish to re-register for courses with consent of the instructor. Payment of Tuition and Fees Students will receive a tuition bill at the time of registration. Students are responsible for all tuition and fees. The college will refund tuition and fees if the student completes the official withdraw procedures within the published refund schedule. Requests to withdraw from courses are not taken by phone. It is the student’s responsibility to officially withdraw from classes. Note: Students who do not pay their tuition and fees by the due date may be dropped from the courses. Students dropped for non-payment may re-register without a guarantee they will enroll for the same course schedule. Students who fail to meet their financial obligation to the college will be excluded from future enrollment. Furthermore, all records and transcripts will not be released until the financial obligation has been completed. If necessary, student accounts will be turned over to a collection agency. Residency For tuition purposes, proof of residence must be submitted by all students enrolling at Morton College each semester. This can take the form of either a valid driver’s license, current voters’ registration card, current bank statement, utility bill or State of Illinois photo ID card. District residency does not apply to international students on visas. Students changing their residence during a semester are required to report their new address to the Office of Admissions and Records. Students may update their residency at any time, however, a change in residency less than 30 days prior to the start of the term and once the term has begun, will not be reflected in the current terms tuition rate. Classification for admission and tuition will be made according to the regulations listed on the following pages. In-District Students Morton College District 527 includes the suburbs of Berwyn, Cicero, Forest View, Lyons, McCook and Stickney and is located west of Chicago and south of Oak Park, just six miles from Chicago’s Loop. To be eligible for the in-district tuition rate, one of the following criteria must be met: Applicants who are 18 years of age or older and have established legal permanent residence in District 527 for a minimum of 30 days immediately preceding the first day of the semester. Applicants who are under 18 years of age must demonstrate that their parents or legal guardians have legal residence within District 527. Applicants who are under 18 years of age and emancipated (a minor who is legally independent from parental or guardian supervision) must demonstrate that they are in active military service, married, and have legal residence within District 527 for at least 30 days immediately preceding the first day of the semester. Applicants who will be attending Morton College through the Dual Enrollment Program. Out-of-District Students Any person whose legal place of residence lies outside Morton College District 527 but within the boundaries of the State of Illinois. Out-of-State Students Any person whose legal place of residence lies outside the State of Illinois but within the United States. International Students Any person whose permanent residence lies outside the united States. IN-District Employee Tuition Rate Employees of profit and nonprofit businesses or agencies located within the College district may enroll in Morton College courses at the in-district tuition rate with written approval of their employer. Verification of employment must be on company letter-head and indicate employee works at least 35 hours per week. The verification must also include supervisor name, title of supervisor, contact phone number of super-visor, and student’s position. To be eligible for this special tuition rate, employment verification must be presented at the time of initial registration for the semester. Verifications must be presented each semester and cannot be duplicates from previous semesters. IN-District Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver Morton College is committed to the principle of life-long learning and, therefore, waives tuition and the registration fee for its senior citizens (age 62 or older at time of registration) for credit and non-credit courses. Laboratory and other fees will be assessed where applicable. Additionally, the cost of books and personal supplies for classes are not covered by this waiver. Refund Policy Refunds for tuition and fees only occur when official withdrawal procedures are properly completed within the advertised Tuition Refund Table located in the current Morton College course schedule. Telephone requests to be withdrawn from courses are not accepted. The college does not grant refunds to students who: voluntarily enlist in military service following the close of the refund period are dismissed for disciplinary reasons are financially obligated to a college department or office at the time of withdrawal withdraw from courses after the posted deadline The college may award 100% refunds and late withdrawals to students who present documented extenuating circumstances. Extenuating circumstances include: serious illness or injury to the student that required extended recovery, death or serious illness of an immediate family member, significant trauma in the student’s life that impaired the student’s emotional and/or physical health. Third-party verifiable documentation is required to have a refund request considered by the committee. Refund requests must follow the Student Complaint and Grievance Procedures. Completed packets must be submitted to the Dean of Student Services via the Academic Advising Center located on the 1st floor of B Building. All requests must be completed within 30 college-business days of the end of the term in question. Morton College reserves the right to approve or deny any claims. Appeals to the decision must be made, in writing, to the Provost. Enrollment Verification Students in need of enrollment verification for such purposes as health insurance coverage, good student standing, loan deferment, or employers must fill out and submit the Information Release Form available at the Office of Admissions and Records. Income Tax Deduction Federal income tax regulations permit a tax deduction for educational expenses under-taken either to maintain or improve skills required in one’s business or employment, or meet the requirements of an employer or of a law or regulation to keep one’s salary, job status or employment. Morton College cannot determine whether educational expenses qualify as a tax deduction in any particular case. Students wanting to know whether the courses they have taken at Morton College are eligible for a tax deduction should consult with the Internal Revenue Service or a tax consultant. Alumni Tuition Waiver A Morton College graduate with an associate degree may register for a single course per semester at no tuition charge, but must pay fees. Registration for the single course and applying for the Tuition Waiver must occur on the same day. Graduates cannot qualify for a tuition waiver for a course in which they are currently registered. This waiver applies to the fall and spring semesters only. It may not be used when auditing a course. Applications for Alumni Tuition Waivers and further information may be obtained from the Office of Admissions and Records located on the first floor of Building B. Laboratory and other fees will be assessed where applicable. Under the provisions of this waiver, graduates cannot register for the course until 1 week prior to the start of the course. Short term courses may have separate deadlines based on start dates. In order to receive the waiver, registration must be done in the Office of Admission and Records. Retake Policy Fees Course retake fees ($30 per credit hour) are assessed when students take a course more than the number of times approved by the Illinois Community College Board. For most courses: Students will be assessed a course retake fee in addition to the tuition and course fees if they have already enrolled in the course two or more times and did not with draw before the end of the refund period, or if they are retaking the course after having received an A, B, C, or P (passing) grade. Students retaking a course after receiving an A, B, C, or P grade will receive no additional academic credit. (See specific associate degree program requirements for exceptions to this policy.) If a student retakes a course, the highest grade will be applied to his/her Morton College grade point average. Exception: Some courses (referred to as “repeatable” courses), may be taken several times for college credit. Course descriptions in the Morton College Catalog identify these courses along with the maximum number of times the course may be repeated for college credit. Students who enroll in a repeatable course more than the maximum number of times will also be assessed a course retake fee in addition to the tuition and course fees. Students who plan to retake a course should first consult with an academic advisor and a financial aid advisor. Students planning to transfer to another college are urged to check that college’s course retake/repeat policy as it may differ and your transfer admission grade point average could be different.