1. Dual and Concurrent Enrollment

3. Knowing the essentials
You are responsible for…
Your Learning
Must get a “C” in the class to transfer; if fail or withdraw from class, may have to pay high school back for tuition and textbook
FERPA
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
Textbooks
See your high school regarding books
Parking
May park anywhere-no parking fees, stickers needed
Location of Class
Check your class schedule in the Student & Community Portal

4. Knowing how much time you need for college classes
Each course is weighted with credit hours and “contact” hours.
Most non-lab courses are 3 credits AND 3 contact hours
You meet in class 3 hours each week
Class can be spread over 2 days/week for 1.5 hours each day or
Class can be spread over 1 day/week for 3 hours.

5. Knowing how much time you need for studying
For 1 hour spent in the classroom each week…
expect 2 hours worth of outside preparation (homework)
One 3 credit course = 3 hours in the classroom
= 6 hours/week of homework
= 9 hours total class commitment/week

6. Knowing which semester schedule to follow
Classes at the college or online
Fall Semester = 16 weeks (September – December)
Winter Semester = 16 weeks (January – May)
Summer Semester = 8 weeks (June – July)
Classes at your high school during the day*
We follow the high school calendar for trimesters or semesters
Taking 1 course during the Summer Semester
= the same class and homework time as 2 courses during the Fall or Winter Semesters
*evening classes at high schools follow the college calendar

7. Knowing how to be a college student
Faculty
Library
Learning Support Services
-free tutoring
-disability services
-test proctoring
Writing Center
Student Services
Off-Campus Sites
College Book Store
SCRC-gym
Student Life

8. What about paying for college - NOW!?
No Financial Aid for Dual Enrollment/Concurrent Enrollment
Students may be required to pay back their high school if received a failing grade
Students MUST complete FAFSA after January 1st of their Senior Year to receive financial aid after high school graduation
*You must RE-apply to North Central after high school to be a regular, degree seeking student so you are eligible for financial aid.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid = FAFSA
Application for federal grants and loans

9. Financial Aid WARNING Status Financial Aid INELIGIBLE Status
Knowing how important
your success is
Your Academic Performance as a High School Student Does Count Toward Meeting the Financial Aid Requirements!
Financial Aid WARNING Status
Student must meet the U.S. Dept. of Education Academic Progress Requirements:
Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
Successfully complete a minimum 67% of all credit hours attempted
Financial Aid INELIGIBLE Status
Student did not meet academic progress eligibility requirements after Warning Semester.
Financial Aid is withdrawn.
Student is not eligible to receive Financial Aid until they meet the standards

10. Knowing what to do if things
change
See your high school counselor to make changes-Must make all changes with form!
1st week, you can change classes without instructor approval
2nd week, you can change classes only with instructor approval
After 2nd week, schedule changes are not possible
After 2nd week, if you withdraw from a class you will receive a “W” on your transcript-must withdraw with form!
If you just stop attending a course, you will receive an “E” on your transcript-only way to rid the “E” is to retake the course (remember-you may also have to pay for courses with a “W” or an “E”

11. Knowing what to do next Check your MyNorthCentral for your schedule
Make any changes through your high school counselor
Check/Print off your final student schedule
Come check out North Central to find your classroom
Pick up your Student ID the first week of class
Attend class and get involved! (you are included in all student activities!)

12. Knowing what to do after graduation
Next semester registration begins in November
Seniors will need to reapply in January/February to attend after high school graduation
Seniors will need to submit High School transcript/SAT scores to attend after high school graduation
Seniors attending another college after graduation, you will need to request official North Central transcript to be sent
Seniors should apply for FAFSA after January 1st, 2018
Seniors apply for North Central Scholarships by May 15th.

13. Questions?