12-13 SRC Student Handbook

and tour the campus. An online orientation is also available for new students.

TUTORING Tutoring is available free of charge to all Spoon River College students. In addition, online tutoring services are available with Smarthinking tutoring services accessible through the Angel online learning System. Please see the section on the Academic Success Center.

THE SUCCESSFUL STUDENT’S GUIDE TO COLLEGE TERMINOLOGY Ability to Benefit – Assessment requirement for college admission and financial aid eligibility for students without a high school diploma or GED. Academic Audit/Graduation Checklist – Advising information illustrating a student's progress in fulfilling the graduation requirements of their chosen degree program.

Admission – Process to obtain acceptance to the college and to register for classes.

Advisor – A faculty or staff member who guides and aids students in reviewing an academic plan, preparing a course schedule, and following a student’s selected program of study.

Alternative Loan – A private loan used to pay for college expenses that may be at a higher interest rate.

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