Candace Edwards

Director of Admissions

Carroll Community College

Why Attend Carroll?

Small Class Size Great Technology Career Exploration Low Cost Transfer Opportunities Support, Support, Support

Small Class Size

How many do you think may be in a large university lecture course (UMCP or Towson)?

Intro survey courses 150-500 average class at Carroll? 20

Technology state-of-the-art technology – smart

classrooms Over 500 computers are readily available

to students Wireless access for your laptop

Exploration

Take Classes based on: What sounds fun Deciding on career options Interest – try courses out Tons of career programs & transfer

options

Affordable Tuition

How Much:

Towson is $7,314 per year

McDaniel is $30,780 per year

Carroll is 3,500 per year (30 credits)

Why would attending a community college first be an advantage?

Did you Know

No SAT’s required After 30 credits, acceptance based on

college record An AA degree MD equals guaranteed

admission to a four year college Careful planning will ensure a smooth

transfer process

Extraordinary SupportExtraordinary Support

Admissions & AdvisingWalk in hoursM-Th 8:30 am – 7:00 pmFriday 9:30 am – 4:00 pm

Assistance with course selection

tapping college resources

Class planning Transfer Advising GPA calculation

Academic Center

Free Tutoring - Walk in or by apt

Math Resources Writing Consultant Study Skills

• Test taking• Time mgmt• Textbook reading• Note taking

Open Computer Labs

Career Services Individual & Group

Assistance Career decision-making Job search strategies Career Café Employers on campus Annual Job & Majors

Fairs Job Postings

How do I get started at Carroll?

Enrollment Application

Under 18 requires a parents signature Submit your enrollment application when

you come for placement testing Its Free!

HS Transcripts

Official HS transcripts or GED (required for Fin Aid)

Send your AP test results from Educational Testing Services

Placement Testing Call the Testing Center to schedule

these! Timing for fall in April and for Spring in

October. January dates for CE Allow 2 ½ - 3 hrs English/Writing/Math – prepare. How?http://www.carrollcc.edu/services/testing/placement/default.asp

SAT /ACT Scores may exempt you

English

Cannot be exempt with SAT/ACT 2 part – untimed grammar Argumentative Essay (45 minutes)

Reading

SAT/550 or ACT/21= Exempt Untimed Reading passages and answering

questions – testing comprehension

Math

SAT/550 or ACT/21 = college level (high level math need to test)

Untimed & Algebra based (yes algebra, 12 questions)

Adapts to the tester Prepare!! http://www.collegeboard.com/student/tes

ting/accuplacer/preparation-sample.html

First Advising Session

Small group session or virtual online format

Obtain your placement test results Learn College policies & procedures Register for courses

OK, I’m registered

Now, how do I pay for this….

Tuition & How to Pay

Pay cashier or be billed FACTS Tuition Payment Plan Tuition is $118.82 per billable hour (In-

county) 3 credit class = $356.46 Approximately $1663.48 per semester

(based on 14 billable hrs)

FACTS Monthly Payment PlanEnroll

by dateDown-payment

Number of Payments

Months of Payments

Example for 14

billable hrs

Nov. 6 0% 5 Dec.-Apr. $0 down:5 payments

of $332.70

Dec. 7 20% 4 Jan.-Apr. $332.70 down: 4

payments of $332.70

Jan. 7 40% 3 Feb.- Apr. $665.40 down:

3 payments of $332.70

Feb. 8 60% 2 Mar.-Apr. $998.10 down:

2 payments of $332.70

Financial Aid

General Eligibility:• GED or high school diploma must be

obtained prior to receiving financial aid (concurrently enrolled students will not qualify)

• For federal financial aid programs, male students must register for the selective service

• Student must maintain satisfactory academic progress to continue to get aid

Financial Aid

Eligibility for Specific Programs: Apply on time (Maryland need-based aid

deadline is March 1 (can apply after Jan 1 for fall)

Pell grant awards are based on the student’s enrollment status; however, some federal and state aid programs require full-time enrollment.

Financial Aid

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at www.fafsa.ed.gov

Application is FREE Use last year’s income taxes to

complete Fill out FAFSA on the Web worksheet

first to use as a guide when completing the online form

Online signatures and PINs

Financial Aid

Scholarship applications: Check libraries and online Be aware of early deadlines Apply for Carroll Foundation

Scholarships in Mar/Apr Check Financial Aid Office bulletin

boards and web pages

Financial Aid Workshops

Learn more about Fin Aid:Wednesday, December 9th, 7-9 p.m. –

Student Center

Tuesday, February 9th from 7-9 p.m. – Theater

Call 410.386.8437 to Register