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Shelton State Community College

Shelton State Community College. Shelton State Community College. http//:www.sheltonstate.edu It’s All About Results!. Shelton State Community College. Established in 1953 as the JP Shelton Trade School Merged with C. A. Fredd State Technical School in 1993 Martin Campus constructed in 1996

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Shelton State Community College

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  1. Shelton StateCommunity College

  2. Shelton StateCommunity College http//:www.sheltonstate.edu It’s All About Results!

  3. Shelton State Community College • Established in 1953 as the JP Shelton Trade School • Merged with C. A. Fredd State Technical School in 1993 • Martin Campus constructed in 1996 • Now one of the largest two-year institutions in the state • Shelton State currently serves upwards of 7000 Students

  4. What degrees do we offer and will these degrees transfer?

  5. Degrees • Associate in Arts Degree • Transfer to four year college or university • Associate in Science Degree • Transfer to four year college or university • http://stars@troyst.edu • Associate in Applied Science Degree • Designed for students who plan to seek employment based upon the competencies and skills attained through the programs of study.

  6. Certificates • Long and short certificate programs available • Designed for students who plan to seek employment based upon the competencies and skills attained through the programs of study

  7. What types of employment are we talking about?

  8. Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology Auto Body Repair Automotive Mechanics Barbering Carpentry Commercial Art Advertising and Design Commercial Foods Computerized Numerical Control Cosmetology Culinary Arts Diesel Mechanic Technology Drafting Technology Electrical Technology Heavy Equipment Operator Industrial Electronics Technology Machine Tool Technology Office Administration Welding Technology Technical Programs

  9. How do we enroll in school?

  10. Admissions Requirements • Standard or advanced high school diploma or a GED • No ACT or SAT required for admission • Complete an application for admission – there is no application fee • Sign-up to take the COMPASS assessment • Attend a START-Up Day

  11. How Much Does it Cost? • Tuition and Fees - $ 90.00 per Semester hour • Full Time Student is 12 Semester Hours • 12 x 90.00 = $ 1080.00 • Books and Supplies estimate - $ 300.00

  12. How can I pay my tuition?

  13. Financial Assistance • Federal Financial Aid – Pell Grant • Scholarships • Special Programs

  14. FAFSA • Basic Pell Grant based on your family’s last year’s income • All students should apply • Apply as early as possible • Can apply on line at http://www.fasfa.gov

  15. Scholarships • Academic • Technical • Ambassador • Cheerleader • Foundation • Performing Arts • Starlets

  16. Scholarships - Athletics • Men’s Baseball • Men’s Basketball • Women’s Basketball • Women’s Softball • Women’s Soccer

  17. Scholarships – Athletic • Contact the individual coaches of the sport • Full tuition, Fees and Books

  18. Scholarships - Academic • Minimum 3.0 GPA • Based solely on academic courses – math, English, science and social studies • SAT • Minimum of 526 in math and 480 on verbal or • ACT • Minimum of 20 overall with a 20 in math and English • Deadline for application is March 1st • Renewal for second year with B average • Full tuition scholarship

  19. Scholarships - Technical • Minimum 2.5 overall GPA • Letter of recommendation from HS principal or • Letter of recommendation from and instructor from the field they are pursuing • Must have a “B” average to re-apply • Must apply each year • Amounts vary

  20. Scholarships - Ambassador • Host and Hostess of the College • 35 hours of service per semester • $ 300.00 book scholarship • Scholarships awarded yearly • Deadline for application is March 1st • Interview process

  21. Scholarships - Cheerleading • Male and Female • Tryouts are involved • Full scholarship – tuition and books

  22. Scholarships - Foundation • See Shelton State website for descriptions of Foundation Scholarships • Deadlines vary • Amounts vary

  23. Scholarships – Performing Arts • Art, Dance/Theatre, Music and Speech • Deadline for application is March 1st • Auditions are required – March 19th • Varied amounts • Renewable for a second year based on performance and availability

  24. Scholarships – Starlets (Danceline) • Applications due March 28th • Try-outs required • Full tuition scholarship

  25. Each summer thousands of dollars designated for financial aid and scholarships go unused. Shelton Summer Studies is a program designed to help graduating seniors get a head start on college by applying for these untapped funds Scholarships – Summer Studies

  26. Scholarships – Summer Studies • Classes will transfer • Reasons to enroll • Has no affect on any other financial aid • Will not effect plans to attend another institution in the fall • Beginning college freshman can save valuable time and money with this exciting new program • There is no application fee for Shelton State

  27. Scholarships – Summer Studies • Complete the yellow 2003-04 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) • Complete a Shelton State application for admission • Bring Student Aid Report (SAR) to the Financial Aid office • If eligible you can receive up to $2000.00 to go to school this summer • If not eligible scholarships available for students with a 3.0 GPA

  28. Special Programs http//:www.sheltonstate.edu It’s All About Results!

  29. Non-Traditional Scholarships • Gender oriented • If an individual enters an occupational field where their gender makes 25% or less of the workers, they are considered non-traditional (example – female going into welding) • According to need • $15,000 set aside for non-traditional students

  30. Other Services for Students • Library • Learning Center • Cyber Café • Computer Labs • Job Placement Center • Student activities – Phi Theta Kappa, etc.

  31. But I need to work! BF Goodrich and Mercedes Work Plan • BF Goodrich Plan • Guaranteed 40 hrs per week with no benefits • Pay is $13.50 per hour • Must work every Saturday and Sunday • Remaining hours you work around your school schedule • Mercedes Plan • Similar • Details will be finalized in June

  32. The Super Educational Plan • Tech Prep Articulation Plan • Student does college work in high school • Can received up to 9 hours free college credit • S Cube Program • Student can receive up to 12 hours free college credit • We now have earned 21 college hours free

  33. Student signs up for 12 hours Pell Grant $2,400 Technical Scholarship $500 Total Assets $2,900 Cost $1,380 Final outcome – student has earned 12 college hours free and put $1,520 in his pocket

  34. BF Goodrich Plan Student earns $540 per week $540 per week x 4 months = student earns $8,640

  35. Final Assessment • Student had the opportunity to earn 34 college credits • Cost $0 • Student has earned $10,160 GO TO SCHOOL!

  36. Questions

  37. Shelton StateCommunity College http//:www.sheltonstate.edu It’s All About Results!

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