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EARLY ENTRY - HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ENROLLMENT (PROCEDURE)
A. Eligibility
A junior or senior high school student wishing to enroll at Oglala Lakota College
must submit a statement from their high school Principal or Counselor that the
student:
1. has a G.P.A. of 2.0 or above (a copy of the high school transcript will
need to be attached for documented proof).
2. is prepared for College level work
The statement should also mention that the high school is aware of and approves
of the student enrolling in College courses.
B. Courses
1. High school students will be allowed to choose from regular courses
scheduled during that semester.
2. Students will be required to take placement tests in reading and math.
They must place into college level courses. If a student places into the
development courses, they are not prepared for College level work.
3. A college counselor, in consultation with high school personnel.
4. Course selection should relate to a student's high school preparation,
interests and career goals.
C. Registration
1. The student will be allowed to register for no more than 7 credit hours.
2. Registration will be on special basis and no credit will be granted until
proof of high school graduation is presented.
D. Financial Aid
1. High school students cannot receive regular financial aid but the
College will waive tuition, registration fees, lab fees and activity fees
for students who would otherwise be eligible for financial aid.
2. Book costs cannot be waived so that arrangements for payment must
be made by the student before receiving books.
3. Students determined not to meet financial aid eligibility criteria will be
liable for all costs.
4. Students must have eligibility determined before credit is given. This
would involve submission of financial aid packets at the appropriate
time.
5. All credit hours attempted as an early entry student will count toward
their future financial aid satisfactory academic progress.
E. Records
1. Records will be maintained in the Registrar's Office and at the
appropriate Center in a special file under "High School Enrollees" and
the Registration Card will be clearly marked as such.
2. The separate records will insure that high school students are not
confused with regular students and that all commitments are met by
both the student and the College.
F. Support
1. Counselors should take special notice of these high school enrollees
and maintain contact with them and the appropriate high school
personnel.
G. Independent Study
1. Under no circumstances will high school students be allowed to enroll
in independent study.
H. Other Policy
1. All other College policies applicable to regular college students will
apply to high school enrollees.
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