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OCTC Early College Frequently Asked QuestionsNote: All answers are subject to change based on KCTCS/OCTC/High School/Transfer school changes in dual credit, Pell, classes, procedures, etc.What is the Early College at OCTC?Students attend classes full time on campus/online at OCTC during Junior and Senior year of high school. Students graduate simultaneously with a high school diploma and an Associate in Science or Associate in Arts.Students fulfill high school requirements by taking college courses.The grades earned are placed on high school and college transcripts.Students can shorten time for degree completion after OCTC.Tuition for high school students is charged at a reduced rate.Which schools participate, and how many students are involved?Students attend from Apollo, Daviess County, Hancock County, McLean County, Ohio County, Owensboro High, Owensboro Innovation Academy, and Homeschool/Independent Organizations.In the Fall 2020, 200 juniors and seniors were enrolled in the program.How do student qualify for the program?Students meet the qualifications and permission is given by their home high school to enroll.Students must have a high cumulative GPA, which will be determined by each high school. Exceptions may be made through a review process.Students must complete an Early College application and follow deadlines for applying at the home high school.What types of classes do students take?Classes taken complete the requirements of an Associate in Science or Associate in Arts degree while fulfilling high school requirements and those that will fulfill program classes where the student would like to transfer. Students have access to most classes offered at OCTC.When a student starts at another school after college, how does that work?Students are freshman and are eligible for freshman scholarships. Credit hours may qualify them for junior standing, but they will be considered freshman and follow the traditional route to apply for college their senior year of high school.What does the program look like?Students will take 5 classes or approximately 15 credit hours per semester (August-December and January-May) to complete the 60-credit hour Associate in Arts or Associate in Science Degree. Some may take fewer if a student obtains previous dual credit or AP credit.In general, classes are Monday and Wednesday OR Tuesday and Thursday and meet for 1 hr and 15 mins each time. Science labs may meet only once per week and may last longer. Classes are limited on Friday. If students do not have classes at the high school, they will only be required to attend for mandatory meetings or testing, unless stated by home school.When students are not in class, the time is considered their free time to work on homework, complete on-campus activities, or work.Most students are involved in at least one club, music, or sport at the high school, and many are involved in clubs on OCTC’s campus. Students also may participate in Life Science and Engineering Academy.Students attend classes with traditional, non-traditional, Early College, and dual credit students for a varied learning environment. There are no separate classes for Early College students.Students are treated like full time college students while in attendance at OCTC. High schools will receive updates as needed from OCTC on student progress. What about transfer or attending 4-year universities and colleges? How will my credits transfer?If students receive an AA or AS degree at OCTC, they are considered General Education Certified for any PUBLIC university in Kentucky. This means students will not be required to fulfill general education classes at a university and will only need classes specific towards their degree. Some private universities will honor this general education certification while others will not. It is always best to check with the school a student wishes to attend to determine how credits will transfer. Each public university will have an online database called a transfer equivalency system that indicates how a class will transfer. A student does not need to complete an entire Associate degree to be considered General Education Certified.What type of support do students receive at OCTC?There is a full time Early College Coordinator, located at OCTC, available for individual support and advising for students.Students are able to access any service at the college. This includes tutoring, computer labs, clubs, events, activities, counseling, food pantry, and advising. Students are able to access all high school services.Students take a first-year experience/orientation class their first semester for college success.What type of student is good for this program?Self-Motivated, organized, willing to communicate and interact with high school and OCTC staff, faculty, and other students, driven for the challenge of completing a college degree while in high school, uses free time wisely, checks e-mail from both high school and college frequently, willing to ask questions when needed What does it cost? Are their discounts for students?Dual Credit tuition for the 2020-2021 academic year will charged at 2/5 or 40% the rate of regular tuition. This may or may not change for 2021-2022.Students will be responsible for purchasing books for classes if needed. Sometimes this also includes a charge for online resources. Students will also purchase supplies needed for classes (notebooks, pens/pencils, etc.)Students are responsible for transportation if not provided by the high school.How do students pay? The high school may have incentives, reimbursement, or full pay tuition depending on where the student attends. Please ask your high school or the Early College Coordinator for details.Each student is eligible for 2 Dual Credit Scholarships through the KHEAA that covers the tuition of two college classes over the course of junior and/or senior year.Students may self-pay via check or credit card. Payment plans may be available after bills are distributed.The Hagar Scholar’s Honor Program in which participation can earn a student $500 each semester. This program requires certain academic guidelines, two mandatory classes, and an honors project each semester. Students may receive the Pell Grant through Federal Financial Aid. Students must attend a public school to be eligible for this.Students may be eligible for OCTC Scholarships (due April 1st before beginning classes in August).KEES money cannot be used, but 529 plans do qualify.What is more information about the Pell Grant for Early College? Please see the Financial Aid Brochure for more detailed information.OCTC is part of an experiment that allows high school students to apply, using the FAFSA, to the U.S. Department of Education federal student aid program and have access to Pell Grant funds while still in high school.Eligibility is based on student financial need.Students from the following schools are eligible to receive Pell: Apollo, Daviess County, Hancock, Ohio, Owensboro, Owensboro Innovation Academy and McLean. Homeschool students are not eligible. Students will be required to complete the FAFSA to determine eligibility. The OCTC financial aid office is always happy to assist in completing this.This is a grant, not a loan. It will not need to be repaid as long as the student completes the semester successfully. It is early access to Pell money that normally cannot be accessed until after high school graduation.If a student qualifies for Pell but does not qualify for enough to pay for the entirety of the tuition, OCTC covers the remaining balance (including tuition and books).Any funds from Pell that remains after books and tuition are paid will be refunded to the student. We encourage students to use this for only needed college expenses and to save for future schooling if able. The Experimental Pell has a limited source of funds that will be used until exhausted.? There is no guarantee that every eligible student who applies will be granted participation in the experiment.?If a student does not want to participate in Early College, are there other dual credit options at OCTC?Yes! Students may be eligible to take classes through OCTC on a part-time basis on campus, online, or in their high school. I’m interested!! What do I do?Speak to your high school guidance counselor or CCR Coordinator.Review materials and/or attend Q&A Sessions with the high plete an application through high school and follow directions on how each school would like you to continue.Once accepted, students will register for classes and start receiving additional information. ................
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