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College Now

STCC's "College Now" Dual Enrollment Program

One Free STCC course for eligible high school seniors

Registration for Summer and Fall College Now classes begins Tuesday, April 20, 2010. The deadline to apply and register for Summer Session I, Summer Session II and Summer Online classes is Thursday, June 3, 2010. The deadline to apply and register for Fall College Now classes is Thursday, September 2, 2010.

Eligible high school seniors (Class of 2011) may enroll in one STCC credit course each semester free of charge.  STCC will waive tuition and fees.  Students will pay for books, supplies, and must provide their own transportation.  Students may take any credit course for which they meet the academic requirements (prerequisites) including day, evening, weekend and on-line offerings. Courses taken must be applicable to the high school diploma. Developmental/remedial, ESL, and non-credit courses may not be taken. A course can be taken in the summer, fall or spring following the completion of the junior year of high school.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Students must be Massachusetts residents.
• Signature of high school guidance counselor or other official designated by the school system is required as indicated on the participation application.
• A parent or guardian signature is required for students under age 18
• Students must meet all course prerequisites including, if necessary, the appropriate STCC assessment test prior to registering for the course.  Students will be informed during the advising/ registration appointment if an assessment test is required.

Procedures:

• Participation forms will be available in the Guidance Offices at each high school and will require the signature of a guidance counselor or other official designated by the school system to verify current enrollment as a senior in good academic standing.
• High school participants may register for courses they qualify for up to the deadline date. (Deadline to apply and register for Summer Session I, Summer Session II and Summer Online 2010 College Now classes is Thursday, June 3, 2010. Deadline to apply and register for Fall 2010 College Now classes is Thursday, September 2, 2010.)
• After completing the required participation forms with their high school guidance counselor, or other official designated by the school system, a student will call the STCC Admissions Office at 413-755-3333 to sign up for a College Now registration appointment.  This must happen before the start of the STCC class a student would like to take.
• While at STCC, participating students are subject to College policies and procedures.
• Students are responsible for the cost of books and supplies.
• Students must provide their own transportation to and from STCC.
• Information on how to obtain a ­free parking decal, or a free PVTA bus pass is available at http://www.stcc.edu/aboutcampus/parkingtransportation.asp.
• The College reserves the right to cancel courses for administrative reasons.