equivalency and who are enrolled in a concurrent dual enrollment agreement may take up to 24 credits prior to making a formal application to the College. Students who have attempted 12 credits and do not wish to matriculate at Keystone College may register for courses directly at the Office of the Registrar. Students whose status is non-matriculating are not eligible for federal or Pennsylvania state aid. High School Preparation Students intending to enroll in a bachelor’s degree program are strongly encouraged to pursue the following high school curriculum: English, 4 units; Math, 3 units (including 2 years of algebra); Science, 3 units (including 1 year of a lab science); Social Studies, 2 units; Electives, 4 units. Validating High School Diplomas If the Office of Admissions or Student Central have reason to question the validity of an applicant’s high school diploma, the College is required by the Department of Education to take additional steps to ensure its validity. In compliance with the Student Assistance General Provisions, 34 CFR, section 668.16, the following steps will be taken: • Review documents presented by the student • Contact the school or individual listed on documentation • Request direct written communication from the school validating graduation of the student More detailed information can be obtained from the Office of Admissions and Student Central. ACT 120 Keystone College has established an agreement with various law enforcement agencies of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to award college credit for the completion of the ACT 120 program. The individual agreements and course/ credit equivalents, based upon hours completed, are listed: 9
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CJ 1115 CJ 2135 CJ 3115 CJ 3120 ENGL 0051 FYS 1110 POSC 3110
CJ 1115 CJ 2135 CJ 3115 CJ 3120 ENGL 0051 FYS 1110 POSC 3110 SOCI 2120
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Students with Learning and/or Physical Disabilities Keystone College complies with applicable policy and federal law, including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and its amendments (ADAAA), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of a disability and entitles students to receive reasonable accommodations. In order to receive consideration for reasonable accommodations, students are encouraged to voluntarily and confidentially disclose any disability requiring an accommodation. The disclosure must be made to the Office of Disability Services at ods@keystone.edu or (570) 945-8898. Students who disclose a disability, and who are seeking accommodation, will be expected to participate in an intake interview and provide documentation verifying the disability. This should be done no later than four weeks prior to the start of the semester to ensure adequate time for review. In return, all students with verified requests will receive an accommodations letter which details their needs and should be shared with instructors. For more information please visit www.keystone.edu/disability-resources. Additional Support and Options Keystone College offers a variety of support services and options for students. For more information, please visit www.keystone.edu/resourcesfor-success.
Financial Information
TUITION
Full-Time Tuition $7,250 per semester Keystone College strives to keep the cost of attending college as affordable as possible. Fulltime tuition is a flat-rate which allows students to take from 12 to 18 credits per semester in any College delivery system or venue. This tuition does not cover summer sessions or intersessions. Credits in excess of 18 per semester incur charges at the current per credit rate. Part-Time Tuition $450 per credit Students taking .5 to 11.5 credit hours per semester in any College delivery system or venue will be billed at the per credit rate of $450. Part-time students may be eligible for some financial aid but are not eligible for institutional grants.
ROOM AND BOARD
Students wishing to live on campus must be enrolled full-time taking a minimum of 12 credits per semester All resident students must participate in a resident meal plan. Please visit www.keystone.edu/admissions/tuition-aid/tuition-andfees for room and board rates. Deposit: Keystone requires students to pay a non-refundable advance deposit as a sign of firm intent to attend the College. This deposit is applied toward tuition, fees, and/or room and board charges when the student enrolls. The College reserves the right to accept deposits only from returning students whose student account is in good financial standing. New/Returning Resident: $200 New Commuter: $100
Security Deposit: Each resident student is billed an annual security deposit of $200. This deposit is applied toward damage charges that may be billed to the student. The unused portion of the security deposit is refunded.
FEES
New Student Orientation (NSO) Program Fee: The NSO program fee of $150 helps defray the cost of expenses incurred during the multi-day Keystone orientation program. Students who do and do not participate in this program are charged this fee. Registration Fee: The one-time registration fee of $400 is charged at the beginning of a full-time student’s first term at the College. This fee helps pay the expenses for the student’s initial orientation and the registration process necessary at the beginning of each term. College Fee: Allocation of fees is determined by the College administration to offset costs of operating expenses for student government and clubs, special student services such as trips and excursions, and the purchase of new equipment to improve the overall activities at the College. The $1250 fee per semester is used to provide students with enhanced services such as, but not limited to, telecommunications, computer network connectivity, personal e-mail address with web access, Moodlerooms, multimedia equipped classrooms, computer labs offering the latest software from Microsoft® and other vendors, campus-wide Internet access, and library references material access. The fee also includes a membership at Keystone Fitness for full-time students and part-time students over six credits. Students taking less than 6 credits are responsible for a $125 fee per term, and students taking 6 or more but less than 12 credits are responsible for a $625 fee per term. Graduation Fee: The $200 fee helps to 2020-2021 Catalog
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