NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION

All information provided in this presentation can also be found on the website, in the catalog, and in the student handbook.

Getting to Know the College:

Building 1 Includes:Tutoring Center

Building 3 Includes:Administration OfficeStudent Services OfficeFoundation OfficeCashier’s OfficeBusiness OfficeDisability Resource OfficeBookstoreCafeteriaTesting CenterAdult Basic Education

Building 5 Includes:

Center for New DirectionsLibrary

Building 6

Vice President of Instruction and Student Affairs:Dr. Steve Albiston

Vice President of Finance and Administration:James Stratton

President:Burton Waite

Administration Office

Leadership of the College

Academics:

AdmissionsRegistrar

Financial Aid Career Placement

Work Force Training

Student Services Office

Building 3 Christofferson

Office of the Registrar

Registration Fees$1065 (resident) includes $84 mandatory

insurance fee and $15 computer fee for full-time students and students in professional courses. Some courses may have additional lab or supply fees associated with them. ($90/credit hour)

Each semester has a fee payment deadline. Forms of payment include:

If you have not paid your fees by the fee deadline, YOU WILL BE DROPPED from your courses.

Fee Refunds (minus a $10 processing fee)100% prior to 1st day of classes75% 1st week 50% 2nd week25% 3rd week0% after 3rd week

Cash/Check/Credit Card

Voucher Scholarship Military

Financial Aid (Intent to Attend form)

Other

*Some fees are not refundable.

If you do not pay your fees by the fee deadline you will be dropped from

your classes?

True

False

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If I withdraw from classes on the 2nd week of classes how much of a

refund will I get?

100%

50% 75%

25%

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Student Health Insurance PlanSHIPStudents registered for 10 or more credits or who are enrolled in

the professional portion of a health care program are automatically enrolled in SHIP.

The cost of SHIP is $84 per semester.If you are covered under another insurance plan you can submit

an insurance waiver application on the SHIP website. If you are waiving, you MUST fill out the waiver form EVERY

semester. Students who are enrolled in 6-9 credits are eligible for SHIP

and may voluntarily enroll.For more information about SHIP:

Check your EITC email for important informationRead the brochure in your New Student Orientation folderVisit the Student Health Insurance Website

www.renstudent.com/eitc

Where can you find more information about the

SHIP?In the brochure located in you New Student

Orientation Folder

On the Student Health Insurance website

By visiting the Registrar’s office located in Student Services

All of the Above

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If you are registered in 10 or more credits, or in the

professional portion of a Health Care Program, you are

automatically enrolled in the Student Health Care Plan?

True

False

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If you already have health insurance through your job,

spouse or parents and do not want to be covered by the EITC Student Health Insurance Plan

you must do the following: Nothing, if you have other insurance you won’t be enrolled in

SHIP

Call the Registrar’s Office and tell them

Go online to the SHIP website and complete the insurance waiver

application

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AttendanceStudents are expected to attend all scheduled courses. If you must miss a class:All class work and homework

assignments must be made up at the discretion of the instructor

If you’re planning an extended absence use the Petition for an Approved Leave form available online at: http://www.eitc.edu/admissions.cfm. These are to be used when you have maxed your allowable absences.

Extended illness requires a note from the doctor.

Academic ProgressIf your cumulative GPA falls below a 2.0:

You will be placed on academic probation for the next semester.

You will received a letter from the Registrar’s office detailing the consequences of your probation.

You will remain on probation until your Cumulative GPA is a 2.0 or above.

If you fail to meet the terms of your Probation you will be Suspended from EITC.

Adding and Dropping CoursesAdding Courses

Courses may be added beginning the first day of registration through the first week of instruction. Courses may not be added after this time.

Dropping Courses Courses may be dropped beginning the first day of

registration through the first week of instruction. A course dropped during this time will not appear on your

permanent transcript.Withdrawal

You may withdraw from courses beginning the second week of the semester until the end of the 10th week of the semester.

A course you withdraw from will show as a “W” on your transcript , but will not be calculated into your final GPA.

If you are withdrawing from ALL your courses you must fill out a Total Withdrawal form.

What happens if your semester GPA falls below a 2.0?

I can register for my next semester classes.

I will be unable to return to school.

I will be placed on academic probation.

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Financial Aid:

Financial Aid

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Request a Pin NumberComplete FAFSAwww.fafsa.ed.gov

Priority Deadlines:June 1-Fall SemesterNovember 1-Spring SemesterFebruary 1-Summer Semester

A financial aid award year is July 1-June 30.

Where can you go to apply for financial Aid?

The EITC website

The School

www.fafsa.ed.gov

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What are the Priority Deadlines for Financial Aid?

June 1-Fall SemesterNovember 1-Spring SemesterFebruary 1-Summer Semester

August 1-Fall Semester December 1-Spring Semester

March 1-Summer Semester

April 1-Fall SemesterSeptember 1-Spring SemesterJanuary 1-Summer Semester

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Financial AidMissing Information Letters:These letters are sent out to students who are missing information needed to complete their file. If this letter is received, read the requested items carefully and submit them accordingly. Missing documents can also be viewed on Web Advisor.

Financial Aid Forms:All forms can be found on our website. Please fill out the form, print it, and return to the FA Office. Forms such as Request for Adjustment, Special Circumstance Appeal, Verification worksheets, Consortium Agreement, and General Appeal can be found here.

Financial Aid Awards:Once your file is complete, you will be sent an award letter. The letter will list the aid you will receive based on full time status. Awards can also be viewed on Web Advisor. All awards will be accepted except for the Unsubsidized loan. You can accept or decline the award on Web Advisor.

Loans:If a loan appears on your Award Letter, you must be enrolled in 6 credits, complete Entrance Loan Counseling, and complete a Promissory Note at the website under Financial Aid, Loans. First time EITC students who have never received a student loan will have to wait 30 days for their funds to be released.

Financial Aid Eligible Credits:You may only receive financial aid for credits that are REQUIRED in your program. Refer to your program plan before scheduling classes.

Once you fill out a FAFSA your Financial Aid is complete?

True

False

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What two steps must you do to activate your student

loans?

Complete Entrance Loan Counseling, and a Master Promissory Note.

Accept loan award on WebAdvisor and go to Cashier’s Office to receive check.

Complete FAFSA and go to Cashier’s Office to pick up check.

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How long must a first time loan recipient wait until their money

will be released?

1 Semester

30 days from beginning of the semester

1o days from the beginning of the semester

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If a register for a class not required for my program, I can

still receive Financial Aid?

True

False

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Financial Aid

Billing Statements:Billing statements will be sent out before the fee deadline. Financial Aid should be reflected on the billing statement. Financial Aid includes Pell grants and student loans.

Intent to Attend Form:All students receiving any type of federal aid (grants or loans) will be required to complete an Intent to Attend Form before the fee deadline. This form will be mailed to the students at the same time as the billing statement.

Adding/Dropping Courses:During the first week of school, Pell funds will be adjusted according to an increase or decrease of a student’s FA eligible credits.

Withdrawal:Withdrawing from a semester could result in money owed back to the school as well as being placed on FA suspension. Students are responsible to complete a withdrawal form with the Registrar's Office if they no longer plan on attending.

Picking up Funds:Funds will be available to be picked up the Friday before classes begin. You can pick them up at the cashier’s office with a government issued photo id.

All students receiving any type of Financial Aid must turn in an

Intent to Attend form by the fee deadline?

True

False

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Adjusting my credit load during the semester will affect my

Financial Aid?

True

False

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Standards of Academic Progress

Academic: Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or above and meet the academic standards of the institution as listed previously.Progress Eligibility:

Semester Enrollment Status Required Credit Hour Completion

Full Time 12+ credit hours 9 credit hours

Three Quarter Time 9-11 credit hours

6 credit hours

Half Time 6-8 credit hours 6 credit hours

Less than Half Time 1-5 credit hours

Complete all creditsSummer Term Enrollment Status

Required Credit Hour Completion

Summer Full Time 6+credit hours

5 credit hours

Summer Three Quarter Time 5 credit hours

4 credit hours

Summer Half Time 3-4 credit hours

3 credit hours

Summer Less than Half Time 1-2 credit hours

Complete all credits

If I am enrolled in 6 credits for the semester and I am receiving Financial

Aid, how many credits must I successfully complete to stay in good

standing?6 credits

3 credits

1 credit

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If I withdraw from all of my classes what will happen to my

Financial Aid?I will be placed on Financial Aid suspension and I will have to pay

back some of the money I received.

I will receive my aid for the next semester I attend.

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Foundation Office

Raises money for EITC scholarshipsAll applications for scholarships are submitted to the Foundation.

Scholarship applications can be found at http://www.eitcfoundation.org/

Scholarship Deadline:February 15

Where do you go to apply for a scholarship?

The Financial Aid Office

The Career Placement Office

The Foundation Office

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Jeanne Clery Act

Crime Statistics for the college can be found on our website under HEA Student Consumer Information.

Campus Resources:

Campus Security- 24 HoursVehicles :

• Parking Permits- be sure to know your license plate #

• All motorized vehicles (bikes, scooters etc) must park in designated areas

• No speeding on campus• Campus Security issue’s parking tickets ($20 each)

(208) 604-4597 OR (208) 604-4598

Career Placement

Job AnnouncementsInterviewing SkillsResume WritingJob Seeking SkillsCareer DevelopmentCareer FairsOn Campus Interviewing

Bookstore

Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Books, Supplies, Clothing, etc.

UPS, Stamps Book Buy-Back: Finals

Week Return Policy: 2 weeks

after 1st day of class

WIA, Voc Rehab, and VA students MUST have paperwork in hand or on file in the bookstore before securing books

Books can be rented online thru the EITC website. See bookstore for details.

Substance Abuse and Prevention

Individual and Group Counseling referral

Contact Richard, the Center for New Directions or a Faculty member for more information on substance abuse prevention help

Richard Jardine Room 304

Christofferson Bldg.Ext. 3379

Disability Resources and Services

Mission is to promote and ensure equal access to all students and visitors

Provide resources/services regarding disability issues

Provide information about assistive technology available on EITC’s campus

Irene Jones, CoordinatorExt. 3376Room 339

Christofferson Bldg.

Tutoring CenterWalk-Ins and Appointments welcomeWriting and Math Tutoring available M-FTutoring for other subjects availableTutoring center hours will be emailed to students’ EITC email account each semester.

Where can you find more information about the tutoring

center?

On your EITC email

At the tutoring center and in your

EITC email

The Foundation Office

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Who issues parking tickets on campus?

Security

The President of the College

The Foundation Office

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Library

Books Periodicals Audio Visual Online resources

Hours:M-Th 7:30 am – 9:00 pmFri 7:30 am – 4:30 pmSat 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Phone Number:524-3000, ext. 3312 or 3349

The Center for New DirectionsCounseling:

CareerAcademicPersonal

Hours: Monday- Friday from 8:00 am-5:00 pm

Where can you go for help preparing for a job?

The Tutoring Center

Student Services

The Career Placement Office

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Please print off the following form and take it with you to your in person Registration.

Questions?For Student Services email student.services@my.eitc.edu