Roger Bacon High School College Planning Night Community
Roger Bacon High School College Planning Night Community College Presentation Presented by: Kevin Wesselman College Representative Cincinnati State Kevin. wesselman@cincinnatistate. edu (513) 569 -1473
Community Colleges Statistics • Nearly 50% of all undergraduate college students begin their studies at a two-year college • Ohio has 23 state-assisted technical and community colleges • In recent years, over 200, 000 students have enrolled in college credit courses at these institutions Source: Ohio Association of Two-Year College Admission Officers (OATYCAO)
Map Of Community Colleges
Striving for Excellence Important Items To Look For In Your College Search • Accreditations and Memberships – Regional Accreditation • Location – Where do you want to attend college? • Academic Programs – Does the institution you are interested in offer the program you want? • Affordability – Can I afford to attend the college I want to go to? – What are my financial options?
Community College Semesters • At Cincinnati State 15 weeks = 1 Semester; 3 Semesters = 1 Year • Note: some colleges may have accelerated semesters • Credit Hour: Number of hours per week you spend in a class – Full-time Student = 12 credit hours – Part-time Student = Less than 12 credit hours – Financial Aid Eligibility = 6 credit hours • Tuition at Cincinnati State: ○ In State(KY/IN qualifying counties)=$163. 64/per credit hour ○Out of State = $327. 28/per credit hour
Benefits of Enrolling at Cincinnati State 1. We are an open enrollment college. 2. There is no up front fee to apply. 3. Placement testing is free. 4. Average class size is 15. 5. Credits from Cincinnati State transfer anywhere. 6. The co-op/clinical experience 7. Estimated tuition and fees for a full-time student taking 12 credit hours for two semesters is $4, 353
Transfer of Credits
Cincinnati State Enrollment Process 1. Apply on-line 2. Request to have your official transcript sent directly to Cincinnati State from your high school 3. Submit your ACT Scores (Read = 21; Writing = 18; Math = 22) OR 4. Take the Placement Test (Reading/Writing/Math/Keyboarding) 5. Fill out your FAFSA (IF applicable) 6. Receive letter of Admission 7. Meet with your Academic Advisor 8. Register for classes
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