Reverse Transfer Agreements

Courses that fulfill PHYSICAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS LIFESTYLE COURSES SKILL COURSES

cr cr PE107 --- Concepts of Wellness............ 1 AG162, 163, 165, 167--- Horsemanship for Horse

Training ........................................................1 PE177 --- Personal & Community Health 3 PE200-PE298......................................1 (PE177 also fulfills concentration credits for an

Associate of Science/General Studies degree)

***To learn more about transfer and articulation agreements with Kansas universities, please speak with an advisor.

 Make sure your Academic Advisor and the Register are aware of any college-level course work you have already completed. Have the previous college send the Registrar an official transcript.

 If you haven’t already met and visited with an Academic Advisor, do so.

 Research the different types of degrees Colby offers and how they will transfer.

 Know the requirements to graduate from Colby with an Associate degree.

 Research the specific degree requirements for the career field you have chosen.

 Begin researching transfer schools.

Consider which degrees they offer and how much tuition is. Will you be considered an out of state student and have higher tuition?

 Does the potential transfer school have a Transfer and Articulation agreement with Colby Community

College?

 Request information from several different potential transfer schools.

 Schedule a visit to your potential transfer schools.

 It is not too early to do research and ask questions.  Choose your transfer school.

 Apply for admission. There will be an application fee. Most schools have online applications.

Remember to apply for scholarships as well.

 Send official transcripts directly from each college-level school you have attended.

 Schedule a campus visit.

 Apply for Federal Financial Aid. https://fafsa.ed.gov/

 Education majors must take the

P.P.S.T exam. You must pass this exam to be admitted to a Kansas

Teacher Education Program. You must register to take the test well in advance.

 After Colby’s spring enrollment, be sure you meet the graduation requirements and apply to graduate before the end of the semester.

 Pre-enroll at your transfer school.

Most schools have scheduled transfer enrollment dates. DO NOT

MISS THIS DATE! Classes close quickly.

 Finalize housing plans, etc. If you plan to live in the dorms, there may be a deadline to apply for housing.

 Send a final transcript to your transfer school once final grades are posted in May.

Dual Advisement

An important issue for students continuing their education beyond Colby Community College is the transfer of credit from one school to another. Dual advisement is recommended for students who intend to transfer. Dual advisement includes having an advisor at CCC, and one semester before graduating applying to the transfer school and obtaining an advisor there. This will ensure graduation, appropriate course selection for both schools, orderly transfer of credits and provide a contact person at the transfer school.

As a transfer student at CCC, you have a responsibility to make the necessary contacts. We encourage you to visit with your advisor often. Students seeking training for the purpose of getting a job or for career advancement need to work closely with their program advisor

Financial Information

Financial Aid

Colby Community College uses the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine eligibility for Federal Financial Aid programs. Upon completion of the FAFSA the data is transmitted to Colby Community College in the form of an Institutional Student Information Record (ISIR). If the ISIR is selected for verification, a Federal Income Tax Return for the parent and/or student may be required, in addition to verification forms that will be provided by the Financial Aid office. All required documents must be returned to the Financial Aid office before the student can be packaged for Federal Aid.

The Financial Aid office process scholarships but DOES NOT AWARD scholarships. We will try to answer questions about scholarships to the best of our knowledge and will refer students to the appropriate entity for scholarship concerns.

The Financial Aid office does not perform billing functions. Billing inquiries other than those directly related to issuance of Federal Financial Aid or Disbursable Scholarships must be handled through the Student Accounts office.

General Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for Federal financial aid, a student must:

• possess a high school diploma or equivalent • be degree or eligible certificate seeking • be a citizen or eligible non-citizen of the United States • have not been convicted for the possession or sale of illegal drugs for an offense that occurred while receiving financial aid • be enrolled in courses that qualify for financial aid (audited classes and repeats beyond a second attempt do not qualify) • no enrollment holds • be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours to maintain Federal loan eligibility • complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid for each school year • maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress • not be receiving Federal aid from more than one school at a time • be in compliance with the Selective Service Requirements

Grants

Federal Pell Grants (PELL) are funded by the Federal Government and do not have to be repaid. The PELL program is designed for undergraduates who do not have a Bachelor’s degree. Eligibility is based on need. The amount of the PELL grant is determined by a federal funding formula, the student’s cost of attendance, and the number of credit hours in which the student enrolls in each term. PELL grants are available to students who meet all eligibility requirements and are enrolled in an eligible program.

Campus Based Aid

Federal Work Study (FWS) provides employment opportunities that enable students to earn money to help fund their education. FWS offers are based on documented need and availability of funds. This program encourages community service employment and work related to the students’ course of study. Students have to opportunity to seek out employment that compliments and reinforces their educational and vocational career goals. FWS salaries will be at least the Federal minimum wage, will be paid twice a month, and will not exceed the amount listed in the Financial Aid Offer in total.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) are grants funded by the Federal Government and Colby Community College. Eligibility is based on need and availability of funds.

FWS and FSEOG are campus based, and therefore limited funds are available.

Loans

Colby Community College offers Federal Stafford Loans. Loan eligibility is allocated based on the student’s cost of attendance. Loans must be repaid upon completion of the student’s program, when the student ceases to attend at least half-time (6) credit hours, or if the student withdraws from school.

The Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loan is offered according to need. First-year students may qualify for up to $3500, and second-year students may qualify for up to $4500. Because these loans are subsidized, the U.S. Department of Education pays interest on the loan while the student is in school and during grace periods. Students must be attending at least half-time (6 credits) and have a demonstrated financial need to qualify. The interest rate is a fixed rate (set annually) for new borrowers, and begins accruing after the six-month grace period immediately following graduation, completion, withdraw, or less-than-half-time status.