Frequently Asked Questions

When can adult students enroll?
A:

The application process begins April 1 and will continue through July 20. The following deadlines apply to the enrollment process for completed applications for August enrollment. Enrollment is processed on a space-available basis.

Priority Enrollment Deadline           

May 25                  

Priority Enrollment Confirmation

June 8

Late Enrollment Deadline

June 29

Late Enrollment Confirmation

July 6

Final Enrollment Deadline

July 20

Final Enrollment Confirmation

July 27
What are the steps needed for enrollment?
A:

 

  1. To begin the enrollment process, please submit an application online on the Apply Now page of our website. We have computers available at the Career Planning Center if you do not have access to the Internet.
  2. Apply online for Financial Aid.
  3. Submit high school transcript showing date of graduation or GED Score Report.
  4. Take academic assessment, if needed. Contact a career counselor to schedule a test day. Testing begins at 9:00 am. There is a $10 fee for the academic assessment.
    • April 26, 2012
    • May 10, 2012
    • May 24, 2012
    • June 7, 2012
    • June 21, 2012
    • July 19, 2012 (Last assessment for Fall Semester)
  5. If you are exempt from the academic assessment, you must provide us with documentation before your application can be considered. You can be exempt if you have taken college level English and math, have an ACT score of 19 or higher, or if you have taken an academic assessment within the last five years. Documentation may include your college transcript(s) or alternate assessment scores such as Compass, ACT, WorkKeys, Workers Comp or Voc Rehab.
  6. Attend an orientation session. You do not have to sign up for these dates: Wednesday, May 2 at 11 am or Wednesday, May 16 at 11 am
  7. Notification of application status – accepted, on waiting list or not accepted. Once all steps have been completed, your application will be considered. You will be notified by the dates listed above.
  8. Once you have been accepted to a program, you must complete an enrollment form and pay a $100 deposit. The deposit is not refundable. It is applied to your last tuition payment.
When do classes begin?
A:

For the fall semester, classes begin August 15, 2012. Please check the school calendar.
What are the class times?
A:

The morning class is 8:10–11 am Monday through Friday.

The afternoon class is 12:40–3:30 pm Monday through Friday.
How much is tuition?
A:

Tuition for in-district adults is $2 per credit hour and $4 per credit hour for out-of-district adults for all programs except Practical Nursing, Radiologic Technology, EMT-Paramedic and Evening Cosmetology. Other additional fees are associated with Practical Nursing, Radiologic Technology, EMT-Paramedic and Evening Cosmetology. More information by program can be found on our Cost Sheets.
How much are books?
A:

Costs vary depending on the program but typically do not exceed $500. More information by program can be found on our Cost Sheets.
Do all programs follow the same process?
A:

No. Practical Nursing, Radiologic Technology, EMT-Paramedic and Evening Cosmetology have different processes. Also, these career majors have additional tuition and fees. Please speak to someone in the Career Planning Center or view the course details online.
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Clinical Lab Assistant