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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 developmental 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.