ENROLLMENT & STUDENT SERVICES
TESTING SERVICES 425.235.2352, ext. 5704 Before students can enroll in on RTC Professional Technical program they are required to take the COMPASS placement test. The test will assess the student’s writing, reading and math skills. The COMPASS is offered on the computer with no time limit. There is a $25 fee to take the COMPASS. This is a computerized test that allows a student to demonstrate their knowledge on a particular subject and receive college credit. All tests administered in the Testing Services requires testers to bring picture identification and a copy of the receipt showing payment for the test. The Testing Services calendar is located at www.RTC.edu/StudentServices/TestingCenter GED (General Educational Development) test registration go to www.GED.com
For information about Mathematics for Health Science AMATH 170 challenge exam visit www.RTC.edu/StudentServices/TestingCenter VETERANS BENEFITS 425.235.2352 ext 5738 RTC is approved by the Veterans Administration for students eligible under Chapters 31, 32, 33, 34, and 35, Post 911 GI Bill, Title 38, VRAP, United States Code. Veterans should contact in the financial aid office for information on VA requirements. BASIC FOOD EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING (BFET) 425.235.5804 (Student Success Center) If you are currently receiving Basic Food benefits (formerly known as “Food Stamps”), or are eligible to do so, our BFET program may help with tuition and books and provide access to other support services, including child care funding. This program is open to students in Basic Skills classes (including ESL, GED and ABE) as well as for career training programs For hours, see Student Success Center. OPPORTUNITY GRANT 425.235.2352, ext 5720 (Student Success Center) Students eligible for the Opportunity Grant may receive funds to cover 45 credits of tuition/mandatory fees and up to $1,000 for books and supplies. Support services such as tutoring, college success workshops, emergency childcare, and emergency transportation are also part of the Opportunity Grant program.
8
SPRING QUARTER 2014
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT/TUITION 425.235.2352, ext 5521 The State of Washington has established specific criteria for students to qualify as residents for tuition paying purposes (references: RCW 288.15 and WAC 250.18). For tuition purposes, a state resident is one who is a U.S. citizen, who has permanent immigrant status, refugee-parolee or a qualifying visa (A, E, G, H1, I, K, or L), and 1) has established a domicile (residence) in the state of Washington primarily for purposes other than educational for a period immediately prior to the first day of the quarter and was financially independent from parents or legally appointed guardians for the calendar year during which the college enrollment begins, or 2) is a financially dependent student, one or both of whose parents or legal guardians have maintained a domicile in the state of Washington for at least one year immediately prior to first day of the quarter. To apply for residency reclassification, students submit residency questionnaire and provide required documentation to Enrollment Services. Students may apply for residency reclassification through the 30th calendar day of the quarter. See residency questionnaire for complete details. Residency questionnaires are available online, in Enrollment Services or by calling ext. 425.235.2352, ext 5531. Note these additional points: • Residence is not an equivalent of domicile only-must also provide documentation supporting student’s financial independent or dependent status. • The domicile of a minor attending is normally that of the parent or legally appointed guardian. • International students attending RTC who have been issued an I-20 form are classified as non-resident regardless of length of residency in Washington State. NONRESIDENT WAIVER The Washington State Board of Technical Colleges has authorized the colleges to waive a portion of the nonresident tuition rate for United States citizens and INS permanent residents who have not met the above criteria for in-state residency. RTC honors this automatic waiver at the time student makes application to the college. The student pays the non-Washington resident tuition rate. HB 1079 (UNDOCUMENTED PERSON) WAIVER Students who are not permanent residents or U. S. citizens may qualify for resident tuition at Washington State colleges, under provisions of HB 1079 passed July 1, 2003. To qualify students must complete an affidavit declaring they have resided in Washington State for three years immediately prior to receiving a high School diploma and completed a full senior year at a Washington state high school or completed the equivalent of a high school diploma in Washington. The Affidavit/Declaration/Certification form is available online. For more information please contact the Enrollment Services office 425.235.2352.