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Welcome to Crowder College. We all want you to be successful!. To be successful, you need to understand : Your Responsibilities. Attend Class Campus Closures Drop Dates Maintain Good Academic Standing Accommodations Complete Forms as needed FERPA Respect our Campus Payment Deadlines
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To be successful, you need to understand: Your Responsibilities • Attend Class • Campus Closures • Drop Dates • Maintain Good Academic Standing • Accommodations • Complete Forms as needed • FERPA • Respect our Campus • Payment Deadlines • Crowder One Student ID • Financial Aid • A+
Attend Class • Contact your instructor if you have to miss a class. • Don’t just stop attending class if you wish to drop it!
Campus Closures: EventLink Crowder homepage Local Channels Local Radio Stations
Spring 2014 Drop Dates • February 3, 2014 – 100% tuition and fees refund with 100% Book Buy Back ends • February 11, 2014 – 50% tuition and fees refund • April 15, 2014 – last day to withdraw 0% tuition and fees refund
Maintain Good Academic Standing • Academic Warning • Academic Probation – LOC 103 • Academic Suspension – Suspended from attending
Do you need Accommodations for a Disability? • Fill out application and bring to Delpha Crain • Provide documentation to Christy Manning as needed
What are the two greatest factors of success for you here at Crowder College?
Complete Forms as Needed • Enrollment Form • Drop/Add Form • Withdrawal from all Classes Form • Change of Major Form • Change of Name/Address • Application for Graduation Form • Transcript Release
FERPA Consent to Release Records Non-Disclosure of Directory Information
Respect our Campus • Smoke only in designated areas • Park in designated areas • No food or drinks in the computer lab • Don’t download games, music etc on the campus computers • Don’t bring your children to class or to the computer lab
Payment Deadlines Spring 2014 accounts must have one of the following payment arrangements in place by January 14, or classes will be dropped. • Account paid in full • Financial aid in order • Scholarships or outside funding • Nelnet monthly payment option
Pell Grants • Student Loans • Work Study • Outside Scholarships • A+
Financial Aid tips: • Complete your FAFSA early • We can help you on the Nevada Campus • Be proactive – check in often • FAFSA covers Fall, Spring and Summer semesters We don’t know when you are getting your aid! Don’t ask – just be patient!
Free $$$ • Requires Documentation • May or may not cover all your bill
Before you borrow – Know this: • Student Loan debt has grown nearly 300% over the last 8 years • The average college graduate in 2011 owed $26,600 • The consequences of defaulting on student loan debt can be severe – blemished credit, garnished wages, legal action
Outside Scholarships • Crowder Foundation Scholarships • Trustees’ Scholarships • Departmental Scholarships • Business & Office Admin • Presidential Honors Scholarships
Requirements: • Must be enrolled 12 + hrs. • Must keep a 2.5 gpa • Must fill out FAFSA every year
Covers Does Not Cover Application Fees Lab Fees Textbooks Supplies • Tuition • Common Student fees