HELPING KEEP MONTANA EDUCATION CONNECTED MONTANA...

M ONTA NACOUNSELORUPDA TE FA LL 2016

MONTANA'S 25 COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES SHARE ANNUAL

UPDATESMAJOR ANNOUNCEMENTS

ADMISSIONS | FINANCIAL AID | SCHOLARSHIPS | NEW ACADEMIC

PROGRAMS | WHAT'S NEW ON CAMPUS

HELPING K EEP M ONTA NA EDUCA TION CONNECTED

10:00 a.m. Check-in & Welcom e (Coffee, juice, and rolls are provided.)

10:10 a.m. Welcom e f rom MPSEOC | Mont ana Colleges

10:15 a.m. Updat e f rom 2-Year , Com m unit y, & Tr ibal College Cam puses

11:15 a.m. Break (The exact Break time will be flexible due to the presenting layout.)

11:30 a.m. Updat e f rom Pr ivat e Cam puses

12:15 p.m. Break , Lunch, & Discussion (Lunch provided.)

12:45 p.m. Updat e f rom 4-Year Public Cam puses

1:45 p.m. Announcem ent s

| Financial Aid Announcem ent

| MPSEOC | Mont ana Colleges

| Of f ice of Public Inst ruct ion | OPI

| Mont ana Universit y Syst em | St udent Financial Services

| Reach Higher Mont ana

| GEAR UP - College Applicat ion Week

| General Updat es | Counselor Announcem ent s

2:45 p.m. Quest ions, Wrap Up, & Evaluat ions

* Financial Aid Representatives will be available at several of the sites to answer specific questions about Financial Aid. Please attend any financial aid events in your area in addition to today.

* Times and events are subject to possible variations.

Thank you for attending the M PSEOC Counselor Update!

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2016 M PSEOC COUNSELOR UPDA TE

TODA Y'S EVENT

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2-YEAR PUBLIC COLLEGES

COMMUNITY COLLEGES

TRIBAL COLLEGES

PRIVATE COLLEGES

4-YEAR PUBLIC COLLEGES

MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENTS

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THA NK YOU

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A b o u t C a m p u s

| Location - Billings, Montana

| Affiliation - Affiliated with Montana University System | Enrollment - Serves approximately 1,405 students

C i t y C o l l e g e

A t M o n t a n a s t a t e u n i v e r s i t y b i l l i n g s

S t u d e n t L i f e a n d C o m m u n i t y

The MSU Billings Campus store, Jackets and Company, goes the extra mile to assist students in

the academic and extra‐curricular arenas. Students can join a VIP program that gets them discounts throughout the year, including opportuni es to get books at great prices (buying, ren ng or ebooks), discounts on apparel, and technology discounts. If they want to get out into nature, they can rent tents, sleeping bags and fly‐fishing equipment (all of the necessi es to explore the great outdoors).

As part of MSU Billings, City College students get the full college experience by living in the residence halls on the University campus.

City College has an ac ve SkillsUSA club that enhances the students’ knowledge and connec‐on to their career of choice. In 2016, City College SkillsUSA students con nued their winning

streak with 4 first place finishes at the state compe on in Automo ve, Diesel, Autobody and Welding and a second place finish in the area of Welding at the Na onal compe on.

Students have the opportunity to get involved in more than 50 clubs available through MSUB, start a new club, u lize the renovated recrea on center, and a end all Yellowjacket games as MSUB students.

B r a g g i n g R i g h t s

In 2016, City College refreshed its nursing curriculum, crea ng a stand‐alone Prac cal Nursing Cer ficate of Applied Science. This program is currently the only PN program in the state being offered fully through distance learning, meaning that students receive the lecture por‐on online, do clinical rounds in their home‐community, and are only required to make limited

trips to the City College campus.

In the fall of 2017, City College will offer a Pharmacy Technician Cer ficate of Applied Science Degree in partnership with Missoula College at the University of Montana. We are partnering with our local hospitals and pharmacies to offer the clinical por ons.

Nick Neihenke, a second‐year welding student, represented City College at the state SkillsUSA compe on in Havre where he took first place in welding. He then went on to the na onal compe on in Louisville, KY where he placed second. Then upon gradua on he was offered, and accepted, a posi on with the Boilermakers union, a great honor for a student straight out of college.

City College con nues to maintain close rela onships with the Billings business communi‐ty. This translates into above‐average wages in internships for City College students (over $15.00/hour on average), as well as a 96% placement rate for students, based on students surveyed.

I m p o r t a n t T h i n g s T o K n o w

The general scholarship applica on for the 2016‐2017 year opens in early November.

Students interested in our Welding, Diesel and Automo ve programs are encouraged to apply early and a end the earliest orienta on possible to ensure a spot in the program.

City College will be partnering with our University Campus and local school districts to pro‐mote “College Access Month” in November. During this me we will be ac vely promo ng comple on of College admission applica ons, scholarship applica ons as well as the FAFSA.

D a t e s T o R e m e m b e r

Preview Days October 14 November 18 February 17 March 31

FAFSA Priority Date | December 1st (for freshman only) | However, all students may submit un l the February 1 general priority date.

City College Day | Early October 2017, allows students to watch hands‐on demonstra ons in many of the degree‐areas we offer.

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Computers Desktop/Network Support Programming Networking (CST) Business *Accoun ng *Business Management (AS) *Human Resources (AS) Medical Administra ve Assistant *Medical Coding and Insurance Billing Transporta on Automo ve Collision Repair & Refinishing Automo ve Technology Diesel Technology Industry Construc on Technology Energy Technician Process Plant Sustainable Energy (electronic/mechanical focus) Welding and Metal Fabrica on Health & Safety Criminal Jus ce (AS) Fire Science (AS) Paramedic Pharmacy Technician Prac cal Nursing Pre‐Dental Hygiene (prepara on to transfer) Radiologic Technology Registered Nursing (ASN) Surgical Technology (w/Missoula College) Transfer General Studies (AS/AA) * Programs offered fully online or as a combina on of online/on campus courses

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| Location - Missoula, Montana

| Affiliation - Affiliated with Montana University System | Enrollment - 1,481 Students in 2015

M i s s o u l a C o l l e g e

U n i v e r s i t y o f M O n t a n a


Missoula College Students are University of Montana students and enjoy all of the same

benefits.

First year students live on campus at the University of Montana in the residence halls

Missoula College students enjoy small classes, and hands on learning

Students can par cipate in any of the 150+ clubs, rush for any of the 11 fraterni es or

sorori es, join the Um recrea on center, and a end Griz Games.


Missoula College has begun construc on on the new campus. The new loca on is river front with a view looking over the University of Montana Campus. Classes will be held in the new riverfront facility beginning Fall 2017.

The Nursing program as a 100% comple on rate on the LPN NCLEX and a 94% on the RN NCLEX. The na onal average is 84.5% The employment rate for Missoula College Nursing grad-uates is 94.3%

In a recent report, OCHE found that Missoula College graduates employed year-round receive a 100% return on their investment within one year of gradua ng.

83% of Missoula College graduates are employed in Montana within one year of gradua on.

Many Missoula College graduates receive on the job training while in school. These graduates earn higher wages than those without work experience.

We have partnered with the Montana Law Enforcement Academy (MLEA) allowing students who have completed a MLEA program to earn up to 18 credits at Missoula College.

Missoula College has introduced evening Welding allowing student to complete either the Cer ficate and/or Associates at night.

We offer non-credit Cer fied Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Courses.

We are about access. We do not require students to complete ACT, OR SAT. We do require that they graduate from High School or receive a high school equivalency. We provide placement tes ng in math and wri ng to see where they are comfortable star ng.


Surgical Technology students can a end classes in Billings and Bu e in addi on to Missoula.

The Pharmacy Technology Cer ficate is the only ASHP-ACPE accredited program in the state of

Montana.

Select Missoula college programs are in high demand. This means the programs receive more

applica ons than there are spots. Welding Technology, Diesel Technology, and Heavy Equipment Opera ons are the top three programs in highest demand. Students are encouraged to apply the summer before their senior year or early fall of their senior year.

Prospec ve nursing students are encouraged to complete their Cer ficate Nursing Assistant

(CNA) training before applying to the Nursing Program


Missoula College host frequent visit for both the east campus and the industrial campus.

We look forward to seeing you soon. Check our website for dates at www.mc.umt.edu.

Thanks!

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V i o l e t H o p k i n s | V i c k y B e l l o w

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Associate of Applied Science

Accoun ng Technology

Administra ve Management

Carpentry*

Diesel Equipment Technology*

Food Service Management*

General Associates of Arts

Informa on Technology

Management

Medical Assis ng

Medical Informa on Technology

Paralegal Studies

Prac cal Nursing

Radiologic Technology

Registered Nursing

Respiratory Care

Surgical Technology

Welding Technology*

Cer ficate of Applied Science (one‐year programs)

Building Maintenance

Carpentry*

Computer Aided Design

Computer Support

Culinary Arts

Customer Rela ons

Entrepreneurship

Health Informa on Technology

Heavy Equipment Opera on*

Hospitality Management

Medical Recep on

Network and Informa on Security

Welding Technology*

*High demand programs (early applica on recommended)


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| Location - Bu e, Montana

| Affiliation - Affiliated with Montana University System | Enrollment - 361 students in 2015

H i g h l a n d s c o l l e g e

M o n t a n a t e c h o f t h e u n i v e r s i t y o f M o n t a n a


Many students choose a “tradi onal” college experience by choosing to live in the Residence

Halls on the Montana Tech Campus.

Clubs, facili es and intramural sports are open to students on both campuses.

Free tutors for all students and other support services available.


Highlands College graduates earned an average salary last year of $38,500.

The Board of Regents just approved the crea on of a Construc on Management Op on under

our Business and Informa on Technology Program, which will prove to be a popular next step

for graduates of the Construc on Technology AAS offered at Highlands College.

Construc on Technology program has incorporated courses in building “green” and is building

numerous homes in Bu e for Habitat for Humanity.

Our Historical Preserva on students have received internships with the Montana Heritage

Commission to help with valuable preserva on projects such as the Nevada City Living Muse-

um.

Highlands College students frequently engage in community service and outreach including

hos ng Trick or Treat Off the Street, pajama drives, blood drives, and voter registra on drives.


Our Aerospace Welding Cer ficate is in partnership with Montana Precision Products.

The Pre-Appren ceship Line Program trains individuals for the line trade. It is the only program

in Montana and is one semester in dura on. Limited to 25 students per semester.

All degrees transfer into Bachelor of Applied Science programs.

Average class size: 20

Faculty/Student: 1:15


Highlands College Open House | November 17

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Business | Associate of Applied Science

Accoun ng Technology, AAS: Health Service, Human Resource

Business Technology, AAS: Administra ve Computer Specialist, Medical Office Specialist

Informa on Technology | Associate of Applied Science

Network Technology, Cer ficate, AAS, BS

Web Development and Administra on, AAS

Health | Associate of Applied Science

CNA, Cer ficate

Medical Assistant, AAS

Radiologic Technology, AAS

Surgical Technology, AAS

Trades & Technical | Associate of Applied Science

Aerospace Welding, Cer ficate of Applied Science

Automo ve Technology, Cer ficate of Applied Science

Civil Engineering Technology, AAS

Construc on Technology/Carpentry, AAS

Dra ing, AAS

Metals Fabrica on, AAS

Pre-Appren ceship Line Program, Cer ficate of Comple on


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| Location - Great Falls, Montana

| Affiliation - Affiliated with Montana University System | Enrollment - 1,041 students

G r e a t F a l l s C o l l e g e

M o n t a n a s t a t e u n i v e r s i t y


Our campus is completely wireless and offers the latest computer and classroom technology;

Microso Office Pro Plus is free to enrolled students.

All tutoring is free and is offered face‐to‐face or online.

There are currently 17 recognized student clubs and organiza ons on campus that provide many opportuni es to make connec ons with peers and community professionals.

Bright Beginnings Learning Center provides daycare for students, college employees, and the community. Students receive first priority for placement in this daycare facility, and can apply for scholarships to help cover the cost.

The Veterans Success Center also offers services for the spouses and children of military veterans. On average, students who used the resources at the Veterans Success Center last year increased their GPA by 0.4!


City College and MSU Northern signed an ar cula on agreement between our AS plan of study in criminal jus ce and the BS in criminal jus ce at MSU Northern (which can be completed online). This now gives our AS criminal jus ce students 2 great pathways to con nue their educa on within the MSU system. The MSUB BS degree focuses in on the criminology (sociology focused) aspect whereas the MSU Northern BS focuses on criminal jus ce. We are excited about this new partnership and added opportuni es for students.

NANSLO/CHEO Lab – complete science experiments from the convenience of your own home with a virtual microscope.

GFC MSU offers the most health programs in the state – the only Dental Hygiene program and one of two accredited Dental Assis ng Programs in the state.

Students can now start one of 6 engineering degrees at GFC MSU and then transfer to MSU Bozeman for the last three years of the program.

GFC MSU has the only Simulated Hospital in the state – showing the journey of a pa ent from the ambulance through the opera ng room and into rehabilita on.

Exam pass rates in our healthcare programs are at 100% on the first a empt.

Students can earn a college diploma while simultaneously gradua ng high school, paying half tui on and no fees – over 20 students experienced the excitement this past spring and summer terms.

The Welding Technology program is accredited by the American Welding Society and is also a cer fied tes ng facility for the Canadian Welding Bureau.


GFC MSU students are connected with a professional academic advisor who will guide them through the academic journey – start to finish. Our advisors have specialized training to assist students who wish to transfer on to another four‐year MSU school.

Average class size is 17, and Student‐Faculty Ra o is 18:1.

We offer over 50 partnerships with four‐year ins tu ons that allow students the opportunity to pursue their degree in programs that have been started at GFC MSU. Con nue on for degrees like Early Childhood Educa on at UM Western, Nursing at MSU Northern, Civil Engineering at MSU Bozeman, or Business at MSU Billings. Star ng at GFC MSU provides a solid educa onal founda on and keeps some money in the bank.

Female 72% : Male 28% | 66% receive financial aid

18‐24 years = 42% | 25 years or older = 50%

University Core offered face‐to‐face or online and are transferable to any other public Montana College.


Priority deadline for Financial Aid is December 1.

Campus Tours for groups or individuals are available any me Monday‐Friday. Call the Enrollment Specialist to schedule: 406‐771‐5132

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HEALTH SCIENCE

Dental Assistant

Dental Hygiene

EMT / Pre‐Paramedic

Health Informa on Coding Specialist


Medical Assistant

Medical Scribe Appren ce

Paramedic

Pharmacy Technician

Phlebotomy / Pre‐Medical Assistant

Physical Therapist Assistant

Prac cal Nurse

Registered Nurse

Respiratory Care

Surgical Technology

TECHNOLOGY AND BUSINESS

Accoun ng

CIT ‐ Microcomputer Support

CIT ‐ Network Support

Computer Assistant

Computer Programming

Computer Server Administra on

TRADES

Industrial Technician

Welding Technology and Fabrica on

ONLINE OPTIONS

Accoun ng

Associate of Arts

Associate of Science

Health Informa on Coding Specialist


MT University System gen. ed. Core

Pharmacy Technician (except clinicals)

TRANSFER OPTIONS

You may not be mobile, but your degree is. Get started on

your bachelor’s degree. Stay in Great Falls and finish online or transfer to another campus. Save me and money with one of our more than 20 available transfer op ons.


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| Location - Bozeman, Montana

| Affiliation - Affiliated with Montana University System | Enrollment - 442 students in 2015

G a l l a t i n C o l l e g e



We are Galla n College located on the campus of Montana State University in Bozeman in

Hamilton Hall.

We also use newly (and beau fully) renovated classroom and lab space and at Bozeman High

School and the new Galla n College East Campus.

Galla n College students have the benefits of being a MSU student and have the op on of

meal plans, student health services, the library, gym and more! We also have a great

Academic Development Center for assistance with math and wri ng.


Galla n College had a record number of graduates in 2016.

100% RMA pass rate and job placement for our Medical Assistant graduates.

Galla n College awarded over $61,000 in scholarships to 135 students in 2015‐2016.


There is limited enrollment for CNC Machining, Welding, Medical Assistant, and

Bookkeeping. We encourage students to apply early in the fall of their senior year.

Galla n College offers dual enrollment for local high school students to complete college

level courses.


Our semester starts on the same day as MSU and follows the MSU calendar.

Student Orienta on and Registra on for Fall will be held throughout the spring and summer.

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5 Cer ficate of Applied Science Degree’s (1 year) offered in:

CNC Machining

Bookkeeping

Medical Assistant

Health Informa on Coding

Welding

4 Associate of Applied Science Degree’s (2 year) offered in:

Avia on

Design Dra ing

Interior Design

NEW! Photonics and Laser Technician

2 Associate Degrees

Associate of Art


Professional Cer ficate in Business Management

Dual Enrollment op ons for local high school students.

We operate on a SEMESTER system with the same academic

calendar as MSU Bozeman.

Apply Early! Our programs were very popular this fall.

Encourage students to apply early to enhance their chances of ge ng into the major of their choice.


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| Location - Helena, Montana ‐ Two campuses ‐ Donaldson Campus & the Airport Campus

| Affiliation - Montana University System | Enrollment - 940 Students in 2015

H e l e n a C o l l e g e

U n i v e r s i t y o f M o n t a n a


Student Organiza ons on Campus:

Phi Theta Kappa (Na onal Honor Society for two‐year college students)

Helena College Avia on Club

Future Machinists of America

Helena College Student Government Associa on

Veterans Club

Non‐residen al Campus (students find housing in Helena community)


Ar cula on Agreements with:

MSU and UM

MSUB and MSUN

Carroll College

Hands‐on learning via personalized instruc on with a student to faculty ra o of 12:1

NCLEX pass rate of 100% in the Prac cal Nursing program

NCLEX average pass rate of 100% in the Registered Nursing program


Open admissions policy

Students are enrolled on a first‐come, first‐served basis and are encouraged to apply early for

programs with high demand or addi onal placement requirements (Computer Aided Manufacturing, Nursing, Fire & Rescue).

Ins tu onal scholarships available for high school students enrolling a er gradua on

(deadlines in March and June, visit web site for details).

Program‐specific scholarship opportuni es

Tours and program "shadowing" opportuni es available throughout the year by reserva on

Addi onal opportuni es for high school students include Dual Enrollment and On‐Campus

Experience (contact the Registrar's office at 447‐6909 for more informa on)

Addi onal academic opportuni es include the AS in Business Administra on which offers

eligibility for applica on to the School of Business Administra on at the University of Montana and the AS in Pre‐pharmacy specifically designed for students seeking admissions into the Skaggs School of Pharmacy at the University of Montana. Elementary Educa on op on with an ar cula on through the University of Montana that offers eligibility for applica on into the Phyllis J. Washington College of Educa on and Human Resources that can be completed at Helena College.


December 1: Financial Aid Priority Deadline

August 29: Fall semester begins (subject to change)

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Accounting & Business Technology

Automotive Technology

Aviation Technology

Computer Aided Manufacturing

Computer Technology

Diesel Technology

Fire & Rescue

Industrial Welding & Metal Fabrication

Metals Technology

Office Technology

Practical Nursing

Associate of Arts

Accounting Technology

Business Technology

General Transfer

Interior Space Planning and Design

Math

Social Work Advising Option


Accounting Technology

Business Administration

Business Technology

General Transfer

Computer Technology

Elementary Education Advising Option

Healthcare Administration Advising Option

Criminal Justice Advising Option

Pre-Pharmacy

Registered Nursing

Certificate of Applied Science

Bookkeeping

Computer Skills Specialist

Diesel Technology

Entrepreneurship

Legal Support Specialist

Machine Tool Technology

Medical Admin Specialist

Medical Assisting

Office Management Specialist

Welding Technology


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M ONTA NA COM M UNITY

COLLEGE CA M PUSES



| Location - Kalispell, Montana ( Satellite campus in Libby )

| Affiliation - Affiliated with Montana University System | Enrollment - 2,263 Students in Fall Semester 2016

F l a t h e a d V a l l e y C o m m u n i t y C o l l e g e


An unparalleled lifestyle. From Glacier Na onal Park to Flathead Lake, students have access to

world‐class outdoor recrea onal opportuni es and organized intramural sports. FVCC also offers dynamic student clubs, live theatre and musical ensembles, and leadership opportuni es.

A place to call home. Brand new on‐campus housing for students will open in August, 2017. Single and double bedroom units with kitchens will be available. FVCC’s campus includes modern buildings, a student health clinic, an organic farm, and plenty of green space.

Don’t get lost in the crowd. FVCC is a friendly college where people really get to know each other. Student support resources, including tutoring, counseling and peer‐led study groups, are available to every student.


Graduate with minimal or no debt. FVCC’s Founda on provides generous academic and need‐based scholarships to our students. The FVCC Founda on awarded nearly $800,000 in student scholarships during the 2015‐16 academic year.

Our faculty are dedicated to your success. Many of FVCC’s faculty have studied, taught, conducted researched and lived across the globe. They could teach at just about any college or university, but they’ve chosen FVCC because they enjoy working one‐on‐one with students in small classroom se ngs. Students who start their college educa on at FVCC and then transfer to one of Montana’s four‐year ins tu ons earn higher grades than the overall student popula on.

Travel the world. From Venice to London and Costa Rica to Colombia, FVCC’s study‐abroad programs are as diverse as our academic programs and our students’ interests.

Roll up your sleeves. We get STEM students engaged in real research projects right away. In 2016, FVCC chemistry and pre‐engineering students traveled to the island of Mo’orea to conduct research on the ocean’s pH levels in coopera on with UC‐Berkeley. FVCC is the second community college in the na on to par cipate in this program.


FVCC’s transfer programs (AS and AA degrees) allow students to seamlessly transfer credits to

four‐year colleges and universi es. With an AA or AS degree, students have sa sfied all lower‐division general educa on requirements and are guaranteed junior status at all four‐year public colleges in Montana.

FVCC is an open‐enrollment campus. The applica on deadline is one week prior to the start of

the semester. In‐district tui on waivers are available to high school seniors in Flathead and Lincoln coun es

who graduate in the top 10 percent of their class. Students who earn 30 credits at FVCC and maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.5 are

eligible for in‐district academic tui on waivers for the following two semesters. The Running Start program allows high school juniors and seniors to earn college credit while

a ending high school at a frac on of the cost. D a t e s T o R e m e m b e r

December 1, 2016: FAFSA priority deadline

December 6, 2016: Running Start registra on for Spring 2017 begins

February 1, 2017: FVCC Scholarship Deadline

May 2, 2017: Fall 2017 registra on for new degree‐seeking students begins

May 22, 2017: Running Start registra on begins for Fall 2017 begins

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FVCC is the only college in Montana to offer these programs:

Brewing Science and Brewery Opera ons, AAS

Electronics Technician, AAS, CAS and Cer ficate

Firearms Technologies, Cer ficate

Goldsmithing and 3D Jewelry Design, AAS and CAS

Graphic Design, AAS and CAS

Health Occupa ons, Cer ficate

Healthcare Office Management, AAS

Industrial Maintenance Technician, AAS, CAS and Cer fi-

cate

Nondestruc ve Tes ng, CAS

Pa ent Rela ons Specialist, Cer ficate

Payroll Accoun ng, CAS

Personal Trainer, CAS

Support Professional, AAS and CAS

Surveying, AAS

FVCC is one of only three or fewer colleges in Montana to offer these programs:

Culinary Art, AAS

Electrical Technology, AAS and CAS

Integrated Agriculture and Food Systems, AAS

Hea ng, Ven la on and Air Condi oning, Cer ficate

Industrial Machine Technology, AAS, CAS and Cer ficate

Medical Coding, AAS

Paramedicine, AAS

Physical Therapist Assistant, AAS

Check out all of FVCC Program Offerings at:

www.fvcc.edu/academic‐programs


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| Location - Miles City, Montana

| Affiliation - Affiliated with Montana University System | Enrollment - 500

M i l e s C o m m u n i t y C o l l e g e


Miles Community College provides students with the full college experience – on‐campus

housing and dining, intercollegiate athle cs, and student clubs and ac vi es

Residents of Pioneer Village are provided with free ameni es such as internet access and cable TV, laundry, and parking. Pioneer Hall offers double and single dorm rooms (one bathroom shared between two rooms), and the Quads offer apartment‐style living for four individuals, with a shared living space and bathroom, full size refrigerator and microwave

MCC provides free tutoring to all students in all subjects, and has a robust student support services program housed in the Learning Center. Developmental wri ng and math classes have been revamped to include supplemental support instruc on labs.

Member of the Na onal Junior College Athle c Associa on (NJCAA), Region IX, and the Na onal Intercollegiate Rodeo Associa on (NIRA), Big Sky Region. Athle c programs include men’s and women’s basketball, cheerleading, rodeo, and golf, men’s baseball, and women’s volleyball (new for 2017!).

85% of students are Montana residents, 15% are from out‐of‐state or foreign countries.


The Aspen Ins tute has recognized Miles Community College as one of the top 150 community colleges in the na on for four consecu ve award cycles (2011, 2013, 2015, and 2017). This ranks MCC in the top 10% of community colleges in the na on!

Miles Community College students were named to the Montana All‐State Academic Team in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016.

For the third straight year (2014, 2015, and 2016) a Miles Community College student was na onal recognized a er being selected from the All‐State Academic Team to represent the state as Montana’s Phi Theta Kappa New Century Scholar.


Miles Community College broke ground for the Ag Advancement Center in August. The $3.5 million building is scheduled to be completed this spring and will provide a state‐of‐the‐art, 36,000 sq. . home for Agriculture, Equine Studies, and related programs.

The Women’s Volleyball Program was approved for reinstatement Fall 2017. We have hired a new head coach who is recrui ng now; compe on will begin with the 2017‐2018 academic year.

MCC has purchased and is renova ng the former Na onal Guard Armory adjacent to the MCC campus. This space will become the home of our Heavy Equipment Opera ons and Commercial Drivers License programs.

Due to limited seat availability, admission to the Heavy Equipment program is compe ve. Interested students are encouraged to apply and request informa on about the selec on process as soon as possible.

The Nursing Program has changed its applica on deadline to June 1st. Admissions is based primarily on a selec ve GPA from the required four pre‐requisite courses and scores on the Kaplan entrance exam (which will be offered on campus in April). The Nursing curriculum has undergone extensive revision based on the common state curriculum, and a ‘B‐‘ or higher is now required for all coursework, including pre‐requisites and general educa on courses.

Miles Community College par cipates in statewide transfer ini a ves, such as the common course numbering process, ensuring the transferability of all courses. Many AA/AS degrees with specific emphases are modeled a er BA/BS programs around the state, further streamlining the transfer process.

Open admission policy, meaning students may apply at any me and need only a high school diploma or high school equivalency creden al to gain admission. ACT/SAT not required.


Pioneer Preview Days – November 14, January 30, March 20

December 1 – Priority Financial Aid Deadline

December 1 – Scholarship Deadline for Fall 2017 – first review begins at this me

Student Orienta on, Advising, and Registra on (SOAR) sessions will be held throughout the

summer and are mandatory for all new students

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Transfer Degrees: Miles Community College offers Associate of

Arts and Associate of Science transfer degrees with emphases in

15 different fields, as well as 3 general studies degree op ons for

undecided students.

Associate of Arts areas of emphasis include

Elementary and Secondary Educa on, Special

Educa on, Physical Educa on, and Equine

Management

Associate of Science areas of emphasis include

Agribusiness, Allied/Pre‐Professional Health fields,

Animal Science (Pre‐Vet and Livestock Management),

Business Administra on, Medical Lab Tech

(partnership with Bismarck State College), Natural

Resource and Range Management, and Wildlife and

Fisheries Biology

General Associate of Arts and Associate of Science

degrees provide students with the opportunity to

prepare for transfer in many other fields of study.

NEW THIS YEAR is a one year Cer ficate of Applied

Science in General Studies. All of these general

studies degrees are also available en rely online.

Career and Technical Degrees: Miles Community College offers

20 different Associate of Applied Science, Cer ficate of Applied

Science, and Cer ficate programs.

Healthcare offerings include Registered Nursing,

Phlebotomy, Pharmacy Technician (available en rely

online!), Radiologic Technology (partnership with

Highlands College), and Medical Laboratory

Technology (partnership with Bismarck State

College).

Other programs include Agriculture, Automo ve

Technology, Equine Studies, Heavy Equipment

Opera ons, Computer Networking, Graphic and Web

Design, Paraprofessional Educa on, and numerous

Business programs

Short‐term training programs for CDL and CNA are

also available.

Ar cula on Agreements: Miles Community College has

developed 2+2 transfer ar cula on agreements with MSU‐

Billings, MSU‐Northern, Dickinson State University, and Chadron

State College


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| Location - Glendive, Montana

| Affiliation - Montana University System | Accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universi es

| Enrollment - 450 Students

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The Jane Carey Memorial Library offers an a rac ve and comfortable space to study, gather,

or use computers .

Nine‐hole disc golf course, and walking trail that connects the college to the largest state park,

Makoshika State Park.

DCC believes that co‐curricular involvement complements our students’ academic programs

and contributes to their total growth as a student. This is why DCC offers dozens of recognized

clubs and organiza ons on campus such as Phi Theta Kappa, Collegiate FFA, Criminal Jus ce

Club etc.


Apartment Style student housing with all the ameni es, and full service cafeteria

DCC started a brand new program this Fall – Corrosion Technology

DCC offers Dual Enrollment courses for high school students, and the DCC Founda on has

agreed to pay for the first three credits of any high school student, who will enroll in a Dual

Credit course beginning fall 16

Ninety‐three percent (93%) of DCC students receive Financial Aid

DCC student from the rodeo team qualified and competed in the NIRA Na onal College Rodeo

Finals. Furthermore, the team was selected as the most improved rodeo team in the region

with their coach, Kortney Diegel, named Regional Coach of the Year

In so ball, DCC had 17 players named Mon‐Dak Academic All‐Conference. In addi on, the

team was the Mon‐Dak Conference Champions, the Region XIII Champions and Coach Jim

LeProwse was named Mon‐Dak Conference and Region XIII Coach of the Year

Dawson Community College’s gradua on rate is 61%, compared to the Na onal Average of

43%.

DCC Founda on awarded over $60,000 in scholarships for 2016‐17 academic year

Summer 2016 enrollment was up 38% over summer of 2015


DCC has an open admissions policy

DCC offers personalized campus visits

The welding program does not have a wai ng list; every student is served

The welding program is offered on a block schedule

DCC is in the process of crea ng a Corrosion Technology Cer ficate


Scholarship Applica on Deadline: March 15, 2016

Buccaneer Days: November 7, 2016; and February 27, 2017

Veteran’s Informa on Session: Friday, November 11, 2016

Spring 2017 term commences: January 18, 2017

Spring Online classes commence: January 23, 2017

Summer term commences: May 30, 2017

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A C A D E M I C P R O G R A M S DCC is committed to provide programs and services that prepare for transition to high paying, high demand jobs and college success:

A.A. and A.S. degrees with curriculum transfer plans in more than 30 academic concentrations to select from such as:

Pre-med sciences/nursing

Business (including accounting)

Education (elementary and secondary)

Chemical Dependency Counseling and more

DCC is committed to provide programs and services that prepare learners for vocational and technical entry, transition, and advancement. A.A.S. degrees and Certificates of Applied Science – prepare students for immediate employment or transfer to baccalaureate programs at many four-year institutions. Unique and/or popular programs at DCC include:

Agri-Business Technology – Agribusiness Technology with Equine Option

Early Childhood Education

Criminal Justice Law Enforcement (Peace Officer, Private Security)

Music Technology – recording arts

Welding Technology – 1 and 2 year programs available (embedded certificates)

Business Administration

NEW Corrosion Technology DCC is a leader in online courses, offering over 100 classes on a semester basis. Fully online programs:

Associate of Arts/ Science

Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education

Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice

Associate of Applied Science in Business Management


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| Location - Lame Deer, Montana

| Affiliation - Affiliated with Montana University System

C h i e f D u l l K n i f e C o l l e g e


Free tutoring offered through Student Support Services (TRIO) and Federal Work Study

employees in all subjects.

Athle c Programs for Men’s and Women’s Basketball

Advising is done by faculty and staff.

Students have opportunity to par cipate in STEM research, receiving wages while doing employed.

Students Clubs: Student Senate, AIBL, AISES, Handgame Team, and Leadership Council.

Transporta on, childcare, and financial assistance are available to students that a end Chief Dull Knife College.

All classrooms have smart boards installed for visual aid, as well as course material being made available through the online pla orm of Moodle.


Offering online courses to meet intellectual and workforce needs in our community.

Hosts language program that incorporates parents and instructors teaching Cheyenne language to youth ages 2‐6.

Recipient of NASA’s Minority University Research and Educa on Project awards, one of only three TCU recipients

Chief Dull Knife College was ranked by Aspen Ins tute as one of the na on’s top 120 community colleges.


CDKC offers dual enrollment for high school students to complete college level courses

Formulated many ar cula on agreements with other programs throughout the Montana University System in the areas of Science and Math

CDKC assists tribal organiza ons in staff development, planning, research, and other needed services.

CDKC collaborates with other ins tu ons and agencies in furthering the interests of the

college and community.

CDKC strives to maintain a student‐centered, life‐long learning oriented environment,

including opportuni es for leadership and community service. D a t e s T o R e m e m b e r

Please visit us at www.cdkc.edu for all per nent dates, Néá'eše (Thank You)

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Associate of Arts Degree Program General Studies Associate in Applied Science Degree Programs Business Management Administra ve Assistant Applied Science Degree Programs Math Science Engineering Cer ficate Programs Office Assistant ‐ 1 year


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| Location - Crow Agency, Montana


L i t t l e b i g h o r n c o l l e g e


Free tutoring for all students through Title III and Student Success Center.

The Health & Wellness Center offers a state of the art work out facility that includes regula on collegiate size basketball and volleyball courts, Cardio‐Physical Condi oning, Strength and Power Training, and Group Fitness rooms.

Li le Big Horn College sponsors two intercollegiate sports, women’s and men’s basketball. The college is a member of the Na onal Junior College Athle c Associa on (NJCAA) within Region IX.

Academic Advising is done by faculty.

Student organiza ons include: Student Government, American Indian Business Leaders, Ameri‐can Indian Higher Educa on Consor um, American Indian Science and Engineering Society, Biiluuka Alaaxuuche LBHC Indian Club, Rodeo Club, and Range Club.

Transporta on, childcare, and financial aid are available.


LBHC offers an Associate’s degree in Crow Studies which includes Crow language and culture courses.

LBHC Rams Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams par cipate in the NJCAA.

The LBHC Library is one of the few tribal colleges that houses an Archives collec on. The LBHC Archives strives to preserve the culture and history of the Crow Indians through the preserva‐on of historical manuscripts, personal papers, official reports, ins tu onal records, photo‐

graphs, and audiovisual recordings on the historical and contemporary life of the Crow Indian people.


LBHC has an open admission policy. This means all persons who are graduates of accredited high schools or have received GED Cer ficates are eligible for admission.

LBHC has a First‐Year Experience Program which all first‐ me freshman par cipate in. The First‐Year Experience Coordinator provides academic advising, offers a study skills course, monitors student progress, class a endance and connects students with tutoring and appropriate stu‐dent support services.

LBHC was chartered by the Crow Tribe of Indians in 1980, for the educa onal and voca onal advancement of Crow tribal members in career areas that reflect the developing economic opportuni es and social needs of the Crow Indian Na on.

LBHC is a federal Land Grant Ins tu on and through that designa on the college has become a center for community programs that include: USDA Tribal Colleges Educa on Equity Grant, Land Grant Extension Service, Youth and Agricultural Development, Land Grant Extension, and a Green House Project.

The LBHC Library can be accessed by student and faculty and also serves as the Crow tribal public library. The library houses a children’s collec on and the Crow Indian Historical & Cul‐tural Archives Collec on.

LBHC’s commitment is to our Crow Indian community. LBHC strives to meet the needs of our students and community for educa on and training and to preserve and protect the Crow culture and language.


College Applica on week: October 31—November 4, 2016

Please visit: www.lbhc.edu webpage for dates and deadlines.

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Associate of Arts in Business Administra on Business Administra on Small Business Management Associate of Arts in Crow Studies Crow Studies Na ve American Studies Associates of Arts in Educa on Elementary Educa on Early Childhood Educa on Associate of Arts in Human Services Human Services Addic on Studies Psychology Associate of Applied in Science in Informa on Systems Informa on Technology Associates of Science in Mathema cs Mathema cs Pre‐Engineering Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts Associate of Arts in Directed Individualized Technology Associate of Science Science: Community Health Science: Environmental Health Science: Natural Resources‐Environmental Science Science: Tribal Natural Resources‐Environmental Science Science: Biology Science: Pre‐Medical Science: Life Science/Pre‐Nursing Agriculture: Rangeland Ecology and Management Agriculture: Livestock Management (PILOT PRO‐GRAM) One Year Cer ficate Highway Construc on (NEW PROGRAM) Welding Technology & Fabrica on (NEW PROGRAM) Business: Accoun ng Assistant (PILOT PROGRAM) Educa on: Early Childhood (PILOT PROGRAM) Crow Studies: Tribal Management Informa on Systems: Informa on Technology Assistant Informa on Systems: Office Assistant


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| Location - Pablo, Montana


S a l i s h K o o t e n a i C o l l e g e


Various student organiza ons: AISES, AIBL, SKC Rodeo Club, Forestry & Natural Resources

Club, Student Senate, Ambassador Leadership Program, Student Nurses Organiza on, Mentor

Program, Basketball Teams, & more. B r a g g i n g R i g h t s

SERVICE LEARNING

Salish Kootenai College requires graduates from all degree programs to complete a service‐

learning course, based on the belief that service to the community is a major component of

ci zenship. Each department includes a service‐learning component as a part of the curricu‐

lum. The service‐learning component requires students to par cipate in a minimum of 30

hours of service to the community outside of regularly scheduled class me, with objec ves

and service ac vi es ed to content within the discipline.


The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universi es (NWCCU) first accredited Salish

Kootenai College in 1984 as a two‐year ins tu on of higher educa on. This accredita on was

reaffirmed in 1989 and 1993. In 1998, the Commission accredited the College at the bachelor

degree level. This accredita on was reaffirmed in 2003 and in 2013.

Only tribal college that has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Forestry, & Hydrology. As well as

the only college to offer a Bachelor of Arts in Tribal Historic Preserva on

There is no requirement to take the ACT or SAT entrance exams for acceptance.

Housing is available on a first come basis.

Operates on a quarter system.

Open Enrollment with Tribal Preference to members & descendants of federally recognized

tribes. D a t e s T o R e m e m b e r

Operates on a quarter system.

Please visit our website for deadlines and dates: h p://www.skc.edu

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Cer ficate of Comple on (C.C.) Dental Assis ng Technology Emergency Services Highway Construc on Training Medical Office Clerk Na ve American Studies Office Professions Associate Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.) Business Technology Medical Assistant Associate of Arts Degree (A.A.) Business Management Chemical Dependency Counseling Early Childhood Educa on Early Childhood Educa on P‐3 Fine Arts Liberal Arts Media Design Na ve American Studies Psychology Tribal Governance & Administra on Tribal Historic Preserva on Associate of Science Degree (A.S.) Elementary Educa on Engineering Environmental Science Forestry General Science Hydrology Informa on Technology Mathema cal Science Nursing Wildlife & Fisheries Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) Bachelor of Arts Degrees (B.A.) Business Administra on Psychology Tribal Governance & Administra on Tribal Historic Preserva on Bachelor of Science Degree (B.S.) Early Childhood Educa on Early Childhood Educa on P‐3 Elementary Educa on Forestry Hydrology Informa on Technology Life Sciences Nursing Secondary Mathema cs Educa on Secondary Science Educa on Wildlife & Fisheries


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| Location - Harlem, Montana


A a n i i i h N a k o d a C o l l e g e


Free tutoring offered by various programs throughout the ins tu on

Athle c Programs for Men’s and Women’s Basketball.

Advising is done by faculty and some program staff.

Students can join anyone of our clubs on campus that include: Returning Buffalo Welding

Society, Red Lodge Society, Student Government, American Indian Business Leaders and

Phi‐Theta‐Kappa.

We have updated technology in all of our classrooms.

The new Returning Buffalo workforce training center opened in 2013 provides the delivery of

Building Trades, Computer Technology, Nursing technology and Psychology courses.


ANC offers dual enrollment for high school students to complete college level course

Aaniiih Nakoda College (ANC), a tribally controlled community college, was created to deliver quality post‐secondary educa on to the Fort Belknap Indian Community and surrounding areas.

ANC provides educa onal training needs through accredited cer ficates and degree programs for transfer, workforce entry, con nuing and developmental educa on.

Preserve and promote the languages, cultures, and histories of the Aaniiih and Nakoda people.

Assist tribal organiza ons in staff development, planning, research, and other needed services.

Collaborate with other ins tu ons and agencies in furthering the interests of the college and community.

Con nually assess ins tu onal programs and student achievement for increased efficiency and effec veness.

Maintain a student‐centered, life‐long learning oriented environment, including opportuni es for leadership and community service.


January 9‐10 2017 | Student Orienta on

January 11‐13, 2017 | Student Advising/Registra on

January 17, 2017 | First Day of Class

January 20, 2017 | Last Day to Register or Drop/Add Classes

Please visit our website for other dates and deadlines @ www.ancollege.edu

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Associate of Arts Degree Programs

American Indian Studies

Business

Early Childhood Educa on

Elementary Educa on

Human Services

Liberal Arts

Psychology

Associate of Applied Science Degree Program

Carpentry

Welding

Associate of Science Degree Programs

Allied Health

Computer Informa on Systems

Environmental Science

Workforce Training Cer ficates

Montana Cer fied Nursing Assistant

Phlebotomy

One‐year Cer ficates

Carpentry

Health Science

Tribal Management

Welding


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| Location - Browning, Montana


B l a c k f e e t c o m m u n i t y c o l l e g e


Students may par cipate in the many programs and organiza ons on campus.

Blackfeet Community College has a very ac ve Student Senate that holds mee ngs on a regu-

lar basis

Organiza ons include the American Indian Higher Educa on Consor um Conference, Ameri-

can Indian Business Leaders, AISES, Indian club, Rodeo Club and Men/Women Basketball.

Programs include Academic Enrichment Services, Na ve American Career & Technical Educa-

on Program, Na ve Science Field Center, BCC Land Grant Programs, USDA Natural Resources

Program, and the USDA Extension Program, Issksiniip Health Program.

Free tutoring offered by various programs throughout the ins tu on

Daisy Louis, Student Life Coordinator

PO Box 819

Browning, MT 59417

[email protected]

406‐338‐5421, ext. 2232


Vision Statement

It is the vision of the Blackfeet Community College (BCC) to strengthen and enrich our Black-

feet Na on and universal community through quality educa on integra ng the Nii-tsi-ta-pi

World of Knowledge.

Blackfeet Community College has an open admission policy.

First me students are required to take a placement test.

First Time First Year Freshman students, directly from high school in the same year, are eligible

for the one me 1st Time 1st Year Tui on Waiver Scholarship for their first semester at BCC.

We are a Tribally Controlled Community College accredited by Northwest Commission on

Colleges and Universi es.


Please visit www.bfcc.edu webpage for dates and deadlines .

Join us on Facebook for daily updates.

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Associate of Arts Degrees

Elementary Educa on- Educa on

Human Services-Human Services

Liberal Arts-Liberal Arts

Piikani Governance & Leadership-Piikani

Associate of Science Degrees

Accoun ng-Business & Informa on Technology

Business Management Business & Informa on Technology

Early Childhood Educa on PK-3rd Grade-Educa on

General Educa on in Health Science, Math or Science-Math/

Science

Nursing-Nursing

Pre-Engineering-Math/Science


Computer Informa on Systems-Business

& Informa on Technology

Construc on Technology-Workforce

Early Childhood Educa on- Educa on

Piikani Language Studies-Piikani

One Year Cer ficates

Behavioral Health-Human Services

Building Trades-Workforce

Prac cal Nurse-Nursing

Tribal Advocate-Human Services

Cer fica ons/Trainings

Behavioral Health Aide Endorsement-Human Services

Commercial Truck Driving-Workforce

Electrical-Workforce

Emergency Medical Responder/Emergency Medical Technician-

Workforce

Flagger Training-Workforce

Plumbing-Workforce

Solar Energy-Workforce

Welding-Workforce


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| Location - Poplar, Montana


F o r t P e c k C o m m u n i t y C o l l e g e


Fort Peck Community College (FPCC), a tribally‐controlled community college, was chartered

by the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Reserva on in 1978.

Educa onal and support services are available and tailored to the needs of 11,000 residents of

the rural, northeastern Montana reserva on. FPCC was granted full accredita on by the

Northwest Commission of Colleges and Universi es (NWCCU) in December 1991.

This accredita on was reaffirmed following an Interim Report and site visit in 2006, and allows

FPCC to con nue to offer a variety of cer ficates, associates, and inter‐college bachelor’s de‐

grees. Addi onally, FPCC was granted full accredita on by the World Indigenous Na ons High‐

er Educa on Consor um (WINHEC) in 2009. Also, as a 1994 United Stated Department of

Agriculture Land Grant Ins tu on, FPCC has successfully administered agriculture educa on

and research programs responding to local problems and opportuni es.


Our Philosophy

To meet the unique educa onal needs of Indian people, Fort Peck Community College believes

that the opportunity for higher educa on must be provided on the reserva on. Since many of

the people choose not to leave their homeland, it is necessary that educa on be brought to

them. FPCC is commi ed to preserving Indian culture, history, and beliefs, and to perpetua ng

them among the Indian people of all ages. FPCC promotes self‐awareness through educa on

necessary to build a career, a lifestyle, and to achieve a true sense of self‐pride. Although FPCC

does not deny anyone the opportunity for higher educa on, the ins tu on’s primary purpose

is to serve the American Indian popula on of the Fort Peck Reserva on.

Admissions

Fort Peck Community College has an “open door” admissions policy. Anyone who is seventeen

(17) years or older who can benefit from the College’s educa onal offerings and services will

be admi ed. FPCC does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, religion, creed, disability,

marital status, veteran status, na onal origin, gender or sexual orienta on in the educa on

programs which it delivers.


Visit our website for dates: www.FPCC.edu

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Associate of Arts

Business Administra on

Chemical Addic on Studies

Educa on General Studies

Human Services

Na ve American Studies Psychology


Automo ve Technology

Building Trades

Business Technology

Computer Technology


Biomedical Science


General Studies

Pre‐Health/Pre‐Nursing

Pre‐Engineering

One‐Year Cer ficate

Accoun ng Technician

Automo ve Technology

Building Trades

Business Assistant

Desktop Support Technician

Electrical Line Worker

Graphic Web Design

Heavy Equipment Operator

Truck Driving

Welding Technology


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| Location - Box Elder, Montana


S t o n e c h i l d c o l l e g e


Stone Child College (SCC) is a tribally chartered college established to deliver post‐secondary

educa onal opportuni es through degrees, cer ficates and con nuing educa on. SCC stresses

the importance of preserving the Chippewa Cree language, culture and history. SCC will pro‐

mote transfer students, professionally prepared and career‐ready individuals.

Stone Child College is an accredited tribal college of the Chippewa‐Cree Tribe located in Box

Elder, Montana. SCC is located on the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reserva on in north central

Montana. SCC is one of seven Tribal Colleges in Montana.

Making our Dreams happen with academic excellence, culture and commitment.


Admissions Policy

Stone Child College maintains open enrollment; anyone will be admi ed for registra on at

Stone Child College. All American Indian students who are enrolled members of federally‐

recognized tribes within the United States must provide cer fica on of Indian blood quantum

for documenta on.

Admissions Procedures

Admission is not complete un l all of the following are submi ed to the appropriate offices.

A complete Applica on for Admission form, available at the College Admissions/Registrar's

Office.

A request to have official high school transcripts or GED test results sent to the Admissions/

Registrar's Office (This should be done one month before registering).

Transfer students must request one official copy of their transcripts from previously‐a ended

colleges to be sent directly to the Registrar's Office of Stone Child College.

High School graduates, transfer students, and GED students are not eligible for Federal Stu‐

dent Aid un l a copy of the High School diploma, transcript, or GED has been received.

COMPASS Tes ng. Allow 1 to 2 hours to complete this test. For Ability To Benefit Students, cut

scores developed by the Department of Educa on must be exceeded to be eligible for Title IV funding (PELL, FSEOG, FWS). Cut scores are Math: 25, Reading: 62, and Wri ng: 32.

Submit a copy of Cer fica on of Indian Blood, if applicable.

Submit release of all claims, available at the Registrar's Office.

Submit proof of immuniza on against measles, mumps and rubella (2 doses).

Sign drug/alcohol compliance policy.


Visit our website for dates: www.stonechild.edu

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General Studies

Early Childhood Educa on

Elementary Educa on

Health & Physical Educa on

Health Promo on

Liberal Arts

Math

Na ve American Studies

Natural Resources‐

Geospa al Technology Concentra on

Natural Resources‐

Water Quality Concentra on

Studio Art

Human Services

Addic on Studies

Rural Behavioral Health


Applied Science

Allied Health

General Science

Business

General Business

Hospitality

Office Administra on

Computer Science

Informa on Systems

Cer ficate Programs

Accoun ng/Informa on Management ‐ 1 year

Building Trades ‐ 1 year

Cer fied Nursing Assistant ‐ 1 year

Hospitality/Customer Rela ons ‐ 1 year

Pre‐Enginering ‐ 1 year

Pre‐Nursing ‐ 1 year

Rural Health ‐ 1 year


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| Location - Helena, Montana

| Affiliation - Catholic, Liberal Arts Pre‐Professional College

C a r r o l l C o l l e g e


The Hunthausen Ac vity Center is scheduled to open it’s doors to our students in January of 2017.

This spectacular workout center will also include a rock climbing wall, courts for intramural sports as well as house our outdoor ac vity equipment and an outdoor pa o.

Ground breaking for the new campus chapel was in May. The chapel will have sea ng capacity of 400 and will provide much more space for mass, gatherings and mee ngs.

Construc on is nearly complete on Carroll's new theatre home. This flexible Black Box theatre, which we are calling the FLEX, is geared up with the newest technology and oozing with possibili es. This space lends us new points of connec on with the arts community in town, as we host TEDx Helena, play readings with local playwrights and theatre professionals, recording sessions, and many other events.

Another groundbreaking ceremony will be held in early November for 2 new campus apartments An anonymous dona on of $5 million dollars ensured that the College would be the apartments will be available for students by August 2017.


Carroll was once again recognized as the #1 Regional College in the West by U.S. News & World Report. This is our sixth year in a row garnering the top honor. In addi on, we were once again the #1 regional college for veterans, #2 for best value and ed for first for freshman reten on rate.

The “Best Colleges” rankings, released annually by U.S. News & World Report, provide one of the most comprehensive and reputable assessments of how nearly 1,400 accredited four‐year schools compare on a set of 16 indicators of excellence. Among the quality factors measured in the rankings are peer assessment, gradua on and student reten on rates, faculty resources, student selec vity, financial resources and alumni giving.

For the second consecu ve academic year, all 15 Carroll College athle c teams were named to the NAIA Scholar Teams list. To be named to the NAIA Scholar Team list, a team must have a 3.0 overall GPA, this year each Carroll team tallied at least a 3.18 overall GPA.

Steve Harper, Professor of Computer Science was for recognized as a Na onal Center for Women & Informa on Technology (NCWIT) Change Leader. NCWIT is a network of more than 700 universi es, companies, non‐profits and government organiza ons na onwide working to increase women’s meaningful par cipa on in compu ng.

Carroll’s Talking Saints forensics team has won or shared the Northwest Forensics Conference Championship for the last 26 years and gone on to compete in world debate abroad at Oxford and Cambridge.

100% of our chemistry graduates have been accepted into graduate school, and 100% of our computer science and engineering graduates are employed in their field upon gradua on.


Freshman Merit Scholarship Levels: Bishop Carroll $19,000 Presiden al $17,000 Trustee $16,000 All Saints Award $14,000 Founder’s Award $12,000

New first ‐year students that are from Montana (graduated from a Montana high school) and have filed a Free Applica on for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by December 1, 2016 will be offered a $2,000 Montana Advantage Award. The award is renewable for up to 3 years.

Student Service Leadership award will again be offered to high achieving students commi ed to local, community or global service. There are seven $4,000 awards available and the due date is December 1, 2016.


Applica on Deadlines Early Ac on Deadline – November 1 | Students who apply by this date wil receive no fica on

within two weeks of file comple on. Priority Considera on – February 15 Direct Entry Nursing applica ons due date ‐ December 1 | Students will be no fied by Jan. 15,

2017 if they are admi ed directly to the nursing program. Campus Visit Programs Fall Open House & Scholarship Workshop | Friday, November 11 Scholarship Recogni on Day | Monday, February 20th (invita on only event) Meet us on Mondays | Monday, March 13, 20 and 27 Admi ed Student Open House | Monday, April 10 (admi ed students only) INDIVIDUAL Campus Visits For high school students and their families. Call Sally Beck (406) 447‐4384 one week prior to the date and she will set up a visit designed to

answer the student’s ques ons.

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Accoun ng

Anthrozoology

Biology

Biochemistry‐Molecular Biology


Chemistry

Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering (Environmental Emphasis)

Classical Studies

Communica on Studies

Computer Science

Computer Informa on Systems

Engineering (3‐2 or 4‐2 program)

Engineering Science (Mechanics Emphasis)

Engineering Science (Environment & Public Health Emphasis)

English Literature

English Wri ng

Environmental Policy & Project Management


Ethics and Values Studies

Finance

French

Health Sciences

History

Interna onal Rela ons

Mathema cs

Nursing

Philosophy

Physics

Poli cal Science

Psychology

Public Health

Public Rela ons

Sociology

Spanish

Teacher Educa on

Elementary Educa on

K‐12 Programs

Secondary Educa on

Theatre

Theology Pre‐Professional Programs

Den stry

Law

Medicine

Optometry

Pharmacy

Physical Therapy

Physician Assistant

Veterinary Medicine Addi onal Minors & Course Offerings

Anthropology

Arts Management & Administra on

Cons tu onal Studies

Economics

European Studies


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The Academic Resource Center, a comprehensive student support center, that offers tutors,

academic advising, and a wri ng center opened Fall 2016.

All new first‐year and transfer students are paired with a peer mentor. Peer mentors are

specially trained upperclassmen who engage one‐on‐one with new students and assist in the

transi on to college and RMC.

Phase one of an athle c complex renova on was completed in Fall 2016 that included a 2

million dollar renova on of the RMC football stadium, adding turf and lights and other

enhancements.

Students take advantage of an ac ve outdoor recrea onal program. Outdoor ac vi es such as

skiing, kayaking, rock climbing, and backpacking are offered every weekend. Most ac vi es are

free for students.


RMC was recently ranked #9 Best College, #5 Best Colleges for Veterans, and #4 Best Value

College in the West by US News and World Report.

100% of RMC graduates in 2016 are employed, placed within their chosen field of study, or

have been accepted into a graduate program.

RMC students who apply to medical school enjoy a 90% acceptance rate.


Applica on for admission is also the applica on for RMC academic scholarships

RMC online applica on is always free

The average financial aid award for first‐year students are $24,500

Academic merit scholarships are renewable:

First Year Transfer Trustee $15,000 $12,000 Presiden al $13,000 $11,000 Dean’s $11,000 $8,000 RMC Grant $5,000


Important Deadlines

Music Scholarship Audi ons: Dates for on campus music scholarship audi ons are November 12 and January 20.

February 15: Montana Valedictorian Scholarship applica on must be received for considera on.

Rolling Admission offered but students are encouraged to complete the applica on process by April 1 for full considera on of ins tu onal grants.

Visit Opportuni es

Students and families are encouraged to a end RMC Preview Days (November 12, January 20, and February 20).

Personal visits tailored to specific requests are offered Monday‐Saturday and may be scheduled online at visit.rocky.edu.

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Fully integrated, state‐of‐the‐art Yamaha hybrid piano lab

opened Fall 2016 and is the world’s second largest of its

kind.

Music scholarships are being offered through audi on and

are available for music majors and non‐majors alike.

Comple on of a 9 million dollar state‐of‐the‐art, three

story, science building is on schedule to open Fall 2017 and

will house an expansion of labs, equipment, and

classrooms.

RMC had over 120 unique internship sites for students such

as Google, Billings Clinic, the US Senate Finance Commi ee,

and Delta Airlines.

88% of RMC students complete an internship before

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| Location - Great Falls, Montana

| Affiliation - Private, Catholic, Liberal Arts University | Enrollment - 940 Students in 2015

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Providence Forma on – students meet weekly for prayer, reflec on and group study sessions.

Service to the community is a key component. This year’s group is mentoring a kindergarten

class at a local elementary school with a high percentage of low income students.

Student Life – Full calendar of community ac vi es, and dozens of recognized clubs and or-

ganiza ons on campus. Robust and growing athle c program.

Freshman Orienta on - four day camping experience to build rela onships with fellow fresh-

man as they begin their educa on at the University of Great Falls.

Interna onal Experiences – Faculty-led study tours offered annually for academic credit.

Service immersion trips available each year. Students also have the opportunity for semester

or year-long study abroad. Interna onal students from a dozen different countries add to the

diversity of the student body.


Largest athle c program in Montana with 17 conference sports.

UGF is the only university that is owned and supported by a leading healthcare system, Provi-dence St. Joseph Health.

Did you know Sen. Jon Tester is a UGF alumnus?

Olympic gold medalist Ka e Ledecky’s mother began her swimming career on the UGF swim team in the 1970s.


The University of Great Falls invites applica ons for admission from students seeking a quality

educa on at an affordable price. The educa onal experience focuses on the development of the whole person. Admission is based on careful review of all creden als presented by the applicant.

Generous scholarships are offered, including those recognizing talent and achievement in

academics, athle cs, performing arts and speech/debate. Support for Catholic students and those with demonstrated financial need are also available.

Academic Scholarships are awarded upon Acceptance

UGF Scholars – These are compe ve awards and eligibility has changed. Students can now

qualify to compete with either minimum GPA or test score. Selec on is based on a campus interview, essay, leadership and academic achievement.


Admission Deadlines

The University of Great Falls has a rolling admission policy with an early applica on deadline for fall semester of December 1.

Applica ons are accepted on a space available basis un l August 1.

University of Great Falls Scholars

Deadline to apply January 30, 2017

Requirements: 3.5 GPA OR ACT composite score of 25 or SAT 1680

Upcoming Campus Visit Events

Argo Fall Preview Day – Nov. 12, 2016

Science Days – Dec. 13 or 14, 2016. Keep descrip on the same.

Argo Winter Adventure and Scholar Interviews – Feb. 10-11, 2017. Ski or snowboard at Showdown.

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Most Popular Programs

Biology/Pre-Health Sciences


Criminal Jus ce

Educa on

Forensic Science

Psychology

Legal and Paralegal Studies

News for Fall 2016

Argo Advantage program – a loan repayment assistance

program offered to all new freshmen enrolled beginning Fall 2017. Borrowers who graduate from UGF and earn less than $40,000 may receive assistance to repay educa on loans, including private and PLUS loans.

Full tui on scholarships for STEM majors will be awarded to

up to eight freshman beginning Fall 2017. Renewable for four years, must be Montana resident admi ed to UGF majoring in biology, chemistry or math. Selec on based on strong academic achievement, interest in science careers and teach-er recommenda on. Low income, first genera on and Na ve American students encouraged to apply. Deadline March 1, 2017. Contact Admissions for more informa on.

New president Dr. Tony Aretz was inaugurated this summer

and brings a bold vision for growth and partnership with UGF’s sponsor, Providence St. Joseph Health, now the third largest non-profit healthcare system in the U.S. UGF is the only higher educa on ins tu on in the Providence system, and the two organiza ons are working together to develop new health sciences programs and extensive internship op-portuni es for our students.

New Programs Launching

Applied Health Informatics Certificate – Spring 2017

Master of Science in Organizational Leadership – Healthcare Administration – Spring 2017

Master of Science in Infection Prevention and Epidemiology – Summer 2017

Communications and Theatre Arts – Fall 2017


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| Location - Havre, Montana

| Affiliation - Affiliated with Montana University System | Enrollment - 1,232 students in 2016


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At MSU‐Northern, on‐campus living provides students with a strong sense of community spirit,

support among peers, convenient access to classes and meals, and an opportunity to be fully involved in Northern’s ac vi es and organiza ons.

MSU‐Northern has two residence halls, McKenzie and Morgan, that offer kitchens, laundry

facili es, computers and study space, recrea on rooms and many events throughout the year. Student Family Housing apartments are also available in a safe community se ng. The on‐campus Food Court provides access to quick, convenient meals for all students.

There are more than 20 student clubs/organiza ons and plenty of campus ac vi es, including

intramural sports, outdoor recrea on, disc golf, orchestra, theatre, concerts, comedians and two fitness centers.


MSU‐Northern’s Diesel Technology Program is world‐renowned and is only one of four in the

United States. Our Diesel students enjoy 100% job placement.

MSU‐Northern meets students’ academic needs by offering cerficates, 2‐year degrees, 4‐

year degrees and Master’s degrees on one campus. Every student is an MSU‐Northern stu‐dent and every student, no ma er what degree program they choose, gets the full college experience!

Our average class size is 14 students, allowing our faculty to provide one‐on‐one, personal

instruc on.

If you want a successful career, MSU‐Northern is your best choice! An amazing

97% of all MSUN graduates are employed in their field.

Academic and personal success is our top priority! At MSU‐Northern, you will have access to

personal tutoring and disability services in a friendly and personalized environment.


Join us for Game Day Visits this year on November 4, January 13, and February 24! Visitors will

have a group tour of campus, mee ng with faculty, and free ckets to a Lights or Skylights

game. Daily campus visits are also offered Monday through Friday at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sign up

for a campus visit at msun.edu or call 406‐265‐3704.

MSU‐Northern’s Nursing program is now offering a 5‐semester ASN program, which

seamlessly flows into our online BSN.

MSU‐Northern has added the following academic offerings this year: Psychology Minor, Sec‐

ondary Educa on: Broad Field Social Science (5‐12), BSEd, Secondary Educa on: General

Science (5‐12), BSEd, Secondary Educa on: English (5‐12) BSEd, Phlebotomy cer ficate, Emer‐

gency Medical Technician cer ficate, and a Paramedic cer ficate.

Construc on has begun on our new Diesel Technology Center! The $9.9 million project will

provide state‐of‐the‐art training facili es for one of Northern's most popular academic pro‐

grams. D a t e s T o R e m e m b e r

Game Day Visits are on November 4, January 13, and February 24.

Apply TODAY! We accept applica ons throughout the year but earlier is be er!

Save the Date: The TekNoXpo is schedule again for April 2017!

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CERTIFICATES Welding Technology, CAS Diesel Tech, CAS ASSOCIATE DEGREES Agriculture Mechanics Technology, AAS Agriculture Technology, AAS Automo ve Technology, AAS Automo ve Technology: Fast Track Op on, AAS Program of Study in Business, AS Civil Engineering Technology, AAS Design Dra ing Technology, AAS Diesel Technology, AAS Electrical Technology, AAS Manufacturing, AAS Program of Study in General Educa on, AA Nursing, ASN Plumbing, AAS DEGREES IN GREAT FALLS Elementary Educa on (K‐8), BSEd Counselor Educa on, MEd Business Administra on, BA Business Technology, BAS DEGREES IN LEWISTOWN Nursing, ASN Program of Study in General Educa on, AA BACHELOR DEGREES Agriculture Opera ons Technology, BS Applied Science, BAS Automo ve Technology, BS Biology, BS Business Administra on, BS Business Technology, BAS Civil Engineering Technology, BS Community Leadership, BA Criminal Jus ce, BS Diesel Technology, BS Diesel Technology: Equipment Management Op on, BS Field Maintenance Op on, BS Elementary Educa on (K‐8), BSEd Graphic Design, BA Health Promo ons, BS Liberal Studies, BA Nursing, RN‐BSN Comple on Secondary Educa on: Broad Field Science (5‐12), BSEd General Science (5‐12), BSEd Health and Physical Educa on (K‐12), BSEd English (5‐12), BSEd Trades Management, BAS GRADUATE DEGREES Counselor Educa on, MEd Educa on, Instruc on and Learning, MS MINORS Accoun ng Agriculture Mechanics Technology Applied Agriculture Art (K‐12) Automo ve Technology Biology Business Administra on Community Leadership Criminal Jus ce Diesel Technology Health Promo on Marke ng: Technical Sales and Service Na ve American Studies Psychology Minor Reading Specialist (K‐12) Small Business Management Traffic Educa on (K‐12) FUTURE PROGRAMS Emergency Medical Services, AS, BS Na ve American Studies, BA Secondary Educa on: Industrial Technology, BSEd


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| Location - Missoula, Montana

| Affiliation - Montana University System | Enrollment - 13,000+ Students

U n i v e r s i t y o f M o n t a n a


53% Female/47% Male

UM students come from all 50 states and 70+ countries

Through our Farm to College program, UM purchases local products from 132 Montana farms, ranch‐es, and businesses. This supports the state’s economy while providing nutri ous food op ons for students.

UM’s residence halls have full wireless internet access, Ethernet and cable ports, smart TV’s in the lounges, no‐extra‐charge laundry and new, sustainably built furniture in 60 student hangout areas.


UMHM (University of Montana’s Health and Medicine Ini a ve): Montana will need 40 per‐cent more health care workers in the next decade, according to the UM’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research. The UMHM ini a ve provides a framework for UM’s health and medicine pro‐grams, which are widespread across campus and include UM’s two‐year Missoula College. UMHM provides a portal for students interested in health careers, genera ng and suppor ng a “community of learners” among its students—synergizing and enhancing the learning process at UM.

UM’s Wildlife Biology Program – which offers students unrivaled access to hands‐on, outdoor learning opportuni es – is the No. 1 program in the U.S. and Canada, according to Academic Ana‐ly cs.

Great College Deals recently ranked UM’s Na ve American Studies degrees among the top 20 best‐deal colleges in the na on. UM offers both a major and minor in Na ve American Studies, and stu‐dents on this track receive a liberal arts educa on focused on past and present issues facing Ameri‐can Indians. The curriculum is designed to provide a study of American Indians from a holis c and humanis c viewpoint by focusing upon their cultures, history and contemporary life.

In February, UM officially was designated as a Purple Heart University. The recogni on places UM among a handful of select universi es to receive the honor, and the only one in the Northwest. Purple Heart Universi es show great support for veterans and are recognized as veteran‐friendly. The Purple Heart is the oldest military decora on s ll in use and was ini ally created by George Washington in 1782. It specifically is awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who have been wounded or who have paid the ul mate sacrifice in combat.


UM’s Financial Aid priority deadline is November 15th. Students submi ng their completed

FAFSA by Nov. 15th will receive their financial aid package mid‐December.

Scholarships: UM will con nue to award scholarships based upon the applica on for admissions. We begin awarding scholarships November 15th, so it would be a good idea to encourage your stu‐dents to apply early.

Davidson Honors College ‐ Students who would like to be considered to become members of the Davidson Honors College should apply with the Davidson Honors College Applica on Form found at h p://dhc.umt.edu/prospec veStudents/admissions.php. Students who apply to the Davidson Hon‐ors College before Dec. 4th will be considered for a Presiden al Leadership Scholarship. For more informa on please visit h p://dhc.umt.edu.

UM is an excellent choice for undecided students with our Exploratory Studies Program (ESP). ESP is a focused, hands‐on approach for exploring mul ple majors comprised of seven explor‐atory tracks outlining suggested General Educa on Requirement and major exploratory courses. To learn more, please visit h p://www.umt.edu/oss/esp/.


Come Visit Us! Op on 1: UM Days provide you and your family a unique opportunity to experi‐ence life at the University of Montana with other prospec ve students. This one‐day program in‐cludes a tour of the residence halls, academic department mee ngs, campus tours, and presenta‐ons from student services such as Financial Aid, Residence Life, Career Services, Curry Health Cen‐

ter, Campus Recrea on and more. UM Days: Fall 2016 – Oct. 21, Nov. 10 and Spring 2017 – Feb. 17, March 6, April 7, April 14

Op on 2: Griz Night: TBA is an overnight campus visit for high school juniors and seniors who are considering UM. Spend the night in a residence hall, experience a college class, tour of campus, relax on the Oval and learn what it means to be a Grizzly from current UM students and professors.

Op on 3: Bring a group of your students to visit UM. Our Large Group Visit Program empowers educators to bring en re classes or specialized groups of students to campus to par cipate in age‐appropriate ac vi es that will provide your students a be er understanding of culture and climate of the UM campus, learn about our academic offerings as well as UM’s college admissions process. Large Group Visit request require a two week minimum to ensure that we can meet your group’s needs.

Op on 4: Daily Campus Visits. UM hosts prospec ve students and their families on campus Monday‐Friday throughout the en re year, except holidays. Typically, students can meet with an admissions counselor, take a guided tour of campus, and meet with a faculty member.

Register for UM Days and/or Griz Night @ h p://admissions.umt.edu/experience‐um.

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Emily Ferguson - Steger [email protected] 406-243-6268


The College of Humanities and Sciences – Our largest college focuses on the ways of thinking and expression that are intrinsic to the arts, humanities, and social and natural sciences. Students work with faculty members on the cutting edge of research in climate change, urban archaeology, the hunt for new planets, chemistry breakthroughs, historical context and more.

The College of Forestry and Conservation – With millions of acres of federal and state lands surrounding campus and the college’s own experimental forest just 30 miles away, students spend nearly as much time in the woods as they do in the classroom. Students learn how to work as foresters, ecologists, biologists, park rangers, wildlife managers, policy makers and much more. 97% of CFC graduates are employed or in grad school.

The College of Health Professions and Biomedical Sciences– UM undergraduates work on cutting-edge research in fields such as toxicology, neuroscience, medicinal chemistry and environmental health sciences, supported by major grants and endowments. Our vibrant campus facility is home to state-of-the art research and instructional labs, patient-care clinics and technologically advanced classrooms.

The School of Business Administration – Our faculty members are business owners, creative marketers and information systems managers. Just recently, graduate Ryan Grepper broke the all-time funding record on Kickstarter with his “Coolest Cooler” invention, raising more than $11 million. We are also proud to be the only school in the state with AACSB accounting accreditation and the only school in in the state to offer an MBA program,

The School of Journalism – UM’s top-ranked journalism program keeps pace with an evolving profession while continuing to teach the fundamentals of ethical journalism. We are one of the nation's oldest accredited journalism programs with one of the newest state of the art facilities. Through the production and publication of real journalism products, students develop into ace reporters, skilled story tellers, writers and decision makers.

Phyllis J. Washington College of Education and Human Sciences – UM students research the limits of the human body, learn to help a child overcome a speech delay or learn how they can impart their passion on the next generation as a teacher. The new Phyllis J. Washington Education Center provides facilities that support the preparation of future educators so that they are well prepared for a “high tech – soft touch” educational environment. The new Biomechanics Lab houses research of sporting event head injuries and a study focused on combat amputees in cooperation with staff at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

The College of Visual and Performing Arts – Art UM is proud to serve as the flagship for the Arts in the State of Montana. This is the place students flex their brains in new ways every day through music, media arts, dance, theater and fine art and grow as artists to add their voices to the conversation.

Davidson Honors College – The DHC offers a supportive environment and close community that keeps students engaged and inspired. DHC professors cultivate strong mentoring relationships with students and push them to excel. Students work with renowned scholars; engage in lively classroom discussion in courses with a low student-to-student ratio.


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| Location - Bu e, Montana

| Affiliation - Affiliated with Montana University System | Enrollment - 2,624 students in 2015

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Student life is focused on academics –Students enjoy a variety academic‐based clubs including

an ac ve Robo cs Club, Engineers without Borders, and Baja Vehicle DesignTeam.

Students also enjoy many fun ac vi es such as the annual Scarywood Trip (Silverwood), week‐

ly movie nights, and weekly Residence Hall ac vi es. They also are involved with clubs such as Soccer, fly fishing and dance.

Integra on into the Bu e Community: students play for the symphony, are on the school

board, par cipate in Habitat for Humanity, Big Brothers and Big Sisters and other community‐based organiza ons.

Campus‐wide early interven on and reten on program repor ng of mid‐term grades twice

each semester w/ advisor follow‐up/interven on.


According to the Washington Post, Montana Tech’s graduates earn the 6th highest star ng

salaries in the na on. For the average, pragma c Montanan, Montana Tech remains a best value. Montana Tech rises to the top in any cost/benefit analysis. This is recognized by the Princeton Review, AffordableCollegesOnline, and Forbes.

Tech’s graduates remain In Demand:

College of Le ers, Sciences, and Professional Studies Median Salary $50,000

School of Mines and Engineering Median Salary $66,500

Highlands College Median Salary $38,500

Montana Tech's nursing students earned a 100% pass rate on the NCLEX RN Exam last year.

Montana Tech's students scored higher than 99% of students at 138 Master's Schools and 96%

higher than other Doctoral Ins tu ons on the Educa onal Tes ng Service Proficiency Profile.


Montana Tech will open its brand new building this January, which will include brand new

Nanotechnology and Strengths Labs, among other labs and research facili es.

Last summer, Montana Tech hosted numerous summer camps, which included the “What a

Blast – Mining Engineering Camp,” and “Making Innova ons in Engineering and Sciences – Summer STEM Camp for Young Women.” We look forward to offering these excep onal camps again next summer.

Montana Tech has 8 Doctoral Students in our new Materials Science Ph.D. Addi onally, the

graduate programs at Montana Tech experienced record‐breaking growth this year. According the U.S. News and World Report, Montana Tech has the best online Graduate Engineering Programs in that na on.


Locals Only Open House: November 3rd

Other Tech Days:

October 21st

April 22nd

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Science – All of Montana Tech’s programs are rooted in the

sciences and math. The College of Le ers, Sciences and Professional Studies offers a variety of excellent programs that offer smaller than average class sizes and easy access to professional research opportuni es and laboratories. Biological Sciences, Chemistry, and General Science are all excellent programs and offer nearly 100% placement into Masters Programs. In the health care arena, we offer 90% placement into medical school with our Pre‐Professional Health Program, a BS in Nursing, and the innova ve Health Care Informa cs Program.

Technology – Montana Tech remains commi ed to giving

our students the opportunity to use industry grade, high end equipment in all disciplines. Computer Science and So ware Engineering are two programs that lead to 100% career placement in companies at the top of the technology game, such as Google and Microso . It doesn’t stop there though! Montana Tech’s Programs in Business & Informa on Technology, Liberal Studies, Technical Communica ons, and Network Technology also lead to BS Degrees and have more science, math and technology built into the curriculums than you may find when comparing programs with similar names.

Engineering ‐ The Board of Regents recently approved the

crea on of stand‐alone Civil and Mechanical Engineering Programs. The programs offered under the School of Mines and Engineering are now: Applied Health & Safety Sciences; Civil Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Environmental Engineering; Geological Engineering; Geophysical Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Metallurgical & Materials Engineering; Mining Engineering; Occupa onal Safety & Health, and Petroleum Engineering. So ware Engineering is also ABET accredited, but is affiliated with the College of Le ers, Sciences, and Professional Studies.

Mathema cs – The Board of Regents also recently approved

a new Data Science Degree, which is a collabora on between the Sta s cs and the Computer Science Programs. Montana Tech’s Mathema cs and Sta s cs Programs are top‐notch and lead to careers in some of the most sa sfying careers available. Students may also choose to earn their teaching creden als in these programs and 100% placement into graduate programs.


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| Location - Bozeman, Montana

| Affiliation - Montana University System | Enrollment - 16,440 students in the fall of 2016; 3,459 new Freshmen this fall; 50% Freshmen from Montana; 50% from out of state. (We offer access to all from Montana).



MSU is a great place to live and to eat! This fall, we opened our new state of the art Yellowstone Hall

which houses 400 freshmen. In addi on, the $15 million dollar Miller Dining Hall remodel is complete

and opened in the fall of 2015. Construc on has begun on a brand new $17.5 million dollar dining

hall which will open in the fall of 2018.

Students can study abroad at over 250 loca ons worldwide and/or at hundreds of ins tu ons in

USA—and many do.

Whatever you did in high school you can probably find here and more. MSU offers more than 300

clubs, ranging from Hockey to hor culture club.

NCAA division 1 athle cs and 80% of students par cipate in intramural sports.

The Office of Student Engagement connects hundreds of student volunteers with projects that

provide valuable human and community services in the Bozeman area and throughout other parts of

the state and na on.


While MSU has grown, our average test scores and GPA’s have increased. The fall 2016 average

freshman GPA was 3.48 and the average ACT/SAT equivalent score was 25.4.

MSU is among the top 3% of colleges and universi es for research expenditures, and is also classified

by the Carnegie Founda on as an ins tu on with a high undergraduate profile. This means that undergraduates at MSU get research opportuni es typically reserved for graduate students at other schools. Plus, MSU’s loca on at the crossroads between Yellowstone Na onal Park and some of the biggest skiing in America offers students a classroom, lab and playground unlike any in the world.

MSU is ranked 9th na onally for the number of Goldwater Scholars we have produced (67 total). MIT

is just above us while Johns Hopkins, Yale and Northwestern and many others are below us. Other schools at the top of the list include Harvard, Princeton, Duke and Stanford.

144 (out of 203) MUS Honor Scholars selected MSU this fall.

Approximately 200 employers, including Boeing, Zoot Enterprises, Land O’ Lakes, Micron, US

Department of State, FDIC, and Bobcat Company visited with our students in early October at the Annual Fall Career Fair. Addi onally, over 50 employers conducted personal interviews a er the fair. Organiza ons come twice a year to recruit MSU students for their internship & full‐ me employment needs.

The Academic Advising Center is available to all students. In addi on to general advising, it provides

help with changing majors, career explora on and much more.


If your students are interested in a ending MSU, encourage them to apply and submit their

creden als (applica on, test scores, GPA, etc.). MSU offers part me op ons, exemp ons and

provisional op ons for those who do not meet our stated requirements.


Need based FAFSA Priority Deadline is 12/1/16.

Presiden al Deadline is 12/2/2016 at 3pm MST. The applica on is now online!

PREMIER SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FRESHMEN FROM MONTANA!—apply for admission, send ACT/SAT

scores and complete the Premier Scholarship Applica on (now available online); funds are limited—

tell students to apply now! The deadline is 2/1/2017.

Housing Applica ons—apply and pay deposit online or via mail. 3/1/17 Priority deadline‐‐Apply

early.

VISIT—daily or MSU Fridays—October 21, 2016; January 27, 2017; March 10, 2017, March 24, 2017

and June 16, 2017.

C o n t a c t

Ronda Russell [email protected] (406) 994-2452 888-MSU-CATS


8 Undergraduate Academic Colleges; Honors College; Graduate

College and over 225 different majors.

Agriculture—Land grant school in MT, Biotechnology,

Environmental Sciences, Land Rehab/Land Resources, Equine

Science and more. Large endowment for scholarships in this

college!

Arts and Architecture—Architecture (5 year master’s), Graphic

Design, Film (only Natural History Filmmaking program in world),

Music opportuni es for non‐majors; marching band students get

great scholarships; many study abroad opportuni es. Hot program

is a major in Music Technology. Students will find amazing state of

the art equipment and labs in this college.

Business—new name and new building: Jake Jabs College of

Business and Entrepreneurship; AACSB accredited (only 5% in the

world are), Accoun ng/CPA pass rate con nually toward the top in

Na on; popular minor in Entrepreneurship. Students o en work

with local companies to get Business experience.

Educa on, Health and Human Development—teacher

prepara on both elementary and secondary, Tech Ed, Exercise

Science, Kinesiology, Nutri on/Diete cs, Health Promo on. More

than 90% of recent Educa on grads are employed in field of their

choice.

Engineering—broke ground this fall on the new $50 million dollar

Asbjornson Innova on Center. Students have a pass rate on the

Fundamentals of Engineering exam which is 10 points higher than

the na onal average, MSU is one of less than 10 percent of schools

that require all gradua ng students to take the exam; ten depart‐

ments plus military science.

Le ers and Science—Paleontology and Snow Science two hot

programs in Earth Sciences; Japan studies op on; Recent MSU

medical school applicants were admi ed into medical schools at a

rate that is 20% higher than the na onal average. WWAMI medical

program is located at MSU. The department of modern languages

offers courses in Japanese, Arabic and Mandarin and have many

direct exchange programs.

Nursing—offer nursing programs in Billings, Bozeman,

Great Falls, Missoula and Kalispell; MSU is the largest supplier of

baccalaureate prepared nurses in Montana. Nurses have 100% job

placement and rival engineers as being some of the highest paid

MSU graduates.

University Studies—undecided students comprise approximately

20% of the freshman class this fall; great advising in University

Studies.

Other programs of interest to students: Honors College (1,437

students); Liberal Studies; American Studies, Leadership Fellows

Program, Pre‐Law, Pre‐Health Professions, Pre‐Vet and

Undergraduate Scholars Program.


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| Location - Dillon, Montana


U n i v e r s i t y o f M o n t a n a w e s t e r n


Montana Western has over 25 student clubs/organiza ons, a robust student government,

and a college radio sta on (KDWG 90.9).

Montana Western athletes compete in NAIA and NIRA. Sports include Football, Volleyball,

Rodeo, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Men’s and Women’s Cross Country, Cheerleading,

and Montana Western’s newest sport Distance Track.

Club sports include Wrestling, Equestrian, Ski and Snowboarding, and Rodeo.

There are many intramural athle cs to choose from at Montana Western.

Montana Western’s dining services offer a high quality selec on of foods to sa sfy all

student’s dietary needs and includes a farm to college program.


Since 2009 Montana Western has had 5 CASE Professors of the year.

Last fall Montana Western added a new Early Childhood Educa on Degree specific to pre‐kindergarten through 3rd grade and this fall added a new instruc on op on to its Natural Horsemanship degree.

Only public university to offer block scheduling.

In‐State tui on $3090 per year.

First‐ me freshman at Montana Western complete an incredible 95 percent of their courses.

Montana Western has increased the number of students receiving degrees by 88 percent in the last 10 years.

Nearly 80 percent of Montana Western graduates find employment in Montana within one year of gradua on.

This July Montana Western was selected as the best ins tu on in Montana by Money Magazine.

Montana Western ranks as one of the top 35 great value colleges with a beau ful campus by Great Value Colleges.

US News and World Report recently ranked Montana Western third among regional public colleges, fourth for best public regional colleges for veterans and eighth for best value region‐al colleges.

This August, Montana Western put the finishing touches on legacy plaza which will serve as a venue for many university and public ac vi es crea ng a crossroads for campus and community members.


We offer 5 full tui on scholarships to Montana students. The Chancellor’s Leadership Scholars’ Award requires a 3.6 cumula ve GPA and a 26 ACT or 1260 SAT.

Experience One, our college’s block scheduling, is very unique in today’s post‐secondary educa onal system. It’s demanding, but very successful. Student success, student sa sfac on, a endance and gradua on rates have all increased as a result of Experience One.

Students may schedule a campus tour on most weekdays. Students may also choose to a end our Spring Open House (X Day) on March 17th. It is impera ve that students schedule in advance. We discourage visits during block break which occur 3 mes a semester.

For visits, have students call at least two weeks in advance toll free at (877) 683‐7331.

Student Popula on: 1,501

Faculty/Student Ra o: 1/17, classes are capped at 25 but some Junior/Senior level classes are as small as 6‐8 students.


January 1 – Scholarship Deadline

December 1 – Financial Aid Priority Deadline

December 1 – Spring Registra on Opens

October 1 – Students can begin submi ng FAFSA

March 17 – X Day Open House

C o n t a c t

To ry Haagenson V i c to r i a . haagenson@umwes t e rn . edu 877 ‐683 ‐7331


BACHELOR OF SCIENCE o Biology

Integra ve Biology Molecular Biology Wildlife Biology

o Business Administra on Equine Management Health & Fitness Management Small Business Management Web & Digital Media

o Early Childhood Educa on o Early Childhood Educa on Pre K‐3rd o Elementary Educa on o Secondary Educa on

(You must also choose one from list below) Art K‐12 Biology Business & Computer Applica ons Drama Earth Science English General Science Modern History Mathema cs Music K‐12 Physical Educa on & Health K‐12 Interdisciplinary Social Science

o Environmental Interpreta on Biological Naturalist Geological Naturalist

o Environmental Sciences Geology Sustainable Natural Resource Management Wetlands Management

o Mathema cs o Natural Horsemanship

Instruc on Management Psychology Science

BACHELOR OF ARTS

o English Crea ve Wri ng Literature Professional Communica ons

o Social Science Anthropology & Sociology Government History Interdisciplinary Social Science Psychology Legal Studies

o Visual Arts Business Drama Equine Studies Illustra on Music Pre‐Art Therapy Studio Art

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE ASSOCIATE OF ARTS


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M o n t a n a s t a t e u n i v e r s i t y b i l l i n g s


88% of MSU Billings students are from Montana.

MSU Billings is the only four year university in Montana to offer men’s baseball. Baseball

games are played at Dehler Park.

MSU Billings has over 10 exchange and study abroad programs.

MSU Billings is connected to the Billings community with opportuni es for internships, a

compe ve student leadership program, and professional mentor programs for students.

MSU Billings Office of Community Involvement helped students achieve 7,500 hours of

volunteer me in 2015.

MSU Billings Career Services assisted students in comple ng 245 internships for the

2015‐2016 academic year.


MSU Billings has consistently been recognized as one of the top er regional universi es in

the West for “America’s Best Colleges” in U.S. News and World Report.

For the 2014 gradua ng class, 95% of students surveyed had jobs a er gradua on.

Three faculty at MSUB and City College have received patents for their work in science.

MSU Billings men’s baseball team is the back‐to‐back reigning GNAC regular season

champion.

85% of MSU Billings’ faculty hold the highest degrees in their field. Professors teach classes,

not graduate assistants.


The general scholarship applica on for the 2017‐2018 year opens in early November.

The scholarship priority date is December 1 for freshmen only, however all students can submit un l the February 1 general priority date.

The FAFSA priority date is December 1 for all students. D a t e s T o R e m e m b e r

Preview Days

October 14

November 18

February 17

March 31

For details, check our website:

h p://www.msubillings.edu/future/previewday.htm

January 15 is the deadline for the Chancellor’s Excellence scholarship.

C o n t a c t

Tammi Wat son t ammi .wa t son@msub i l l i n g s . edu ( 406 ) 657 ‐2044


The College of Allied Health Professions offers unique

programs such as Health and Human Performance, Psychiatric Rehabilita on, Outdoor Adventure Leadership, Healthcare Administra on, and Athle c Training. Beginning fall semester of 2017, the College of Allied Health will offer an RN to BSN Degree Comple on program. The program will be delivered online and allows nurses who have an Associate of Science in Nursing and RN license to obtain the BSN in a minimum of three semesters.

The College of Arts and Sciences offers degree programs in

Art (including a BFA), Communica on, Public Rela ons, Spanish, Broadfield Science, English, History, Math, Music, Environmental Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Poli cal Science, Criminal Jus ce, Psychology, and Sociology, with teaching licensure op ons in many areas. In addi on, students are now able to complete an Honors minor while being a part of the Honors Program.

The College of Business offers degree op ons in Accoun ng,

Finance, General Business, Management, and Marke ng. The College of Business is accredited by the Associa on to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). In October of 2016, The College of Business opened its first Technology Enhanced Interac ve Learning (TEIL) classroom. TEIL is a collabora ve, team‐based learning environment in which students u lize technology to leverage solu ons and innovate.

The College of Educa on con nues to be a leader in both

graduate and undergraduate programs. The College of Educa on currently offers the only prepara on for cer fica‐on by the Applied Behavior Cer fica on Board in the North‐

west Region. Based on the 2015 survey of MSUB graduates, 100% of students in Elementary and Special Educa on had jobs a er gradua on.

City College offers programs in the areas of business,

computers, energy, health, industry, and transporta on to fulfill workforce needs.

MSU Billings Online, the state leader in online educa on,

offers 24 fully‐online programs and over 200 courses including all general educa on courses. Beginning fall of 2016, the College of Business now offers a Bachelor of Science in Business Administra on: Marke ng Op on, completely online.


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17-18 FAFSA Changes

Filing starts now! (October 1, 2016)

Uses 2015 tax data for income informa on – known as prior‐prior‐year (PPY)

Families cannot choose to use 2016 income – can only be done by professional judgment of FAA

Untaxed income and income exclusions also from 2015

Means‐tested benefits (e.g. food stamps, SSI) are from 2015 or 2016

Added Medicaid as one of the means tests to qualify for auto zero EFC

Added clarifying language to various sec ons e.g. homeless ques ons

Asset values, marital status, family size, residency, etc. reported as of date FAFSA being completed

Changes Driven by PPY

FOTW – Most everyone encouraged to use IRS Data Retrieval

An cipate reduc on in students selected for verifica on

An cipate increase in extenua ng circumstances appeals e.g. change in income from 2015

Priority award date: UM 11/15, the rest of the state 12/01

High school financial aid informa on nights moved into fall

School melines and policies, e.g. professional judgment appeals, in flux

Poten ally different policies for con nuing students versus new students

Changes to policies and procedures not standard across the industry

Everything is es mated, un l it’s not e.g. COA, available aid sources

IRS Online Tax Transcript

IRS.Gov: “Get a tax transcript” under Tools

Requires: SSN, DOB, filing status, mailing address on return

Personal account #: credit card, mortgage, home equity loan/line of credit, car loan

Email account and mobile phone to receive confirma on numbers

Federal Perkins Loan Program

The program “expired” on October 1, 2015

December 18, 2015, Perkins extended for 16‐17

Without further Congressional ac on it will again expire October 1, 2017

Students can receive for 17‐18 AY if 1st disbursement by September 30, 2017

Federal Pell Grant

17‐18 maximum: $5,920


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A Very Special Thank YOU!

Welcome! New Vista Member | Lauren Tobias | We are excited to grow our team and offer you more services to help students!

September Montana College Fairs | Support Montana Students Celebration | THANK YOU!

We want to take me to sincerely thank you for your support of these Montana College Fairs and MPSEOC’s events. Without your support, these

collabora ve programs to help educate Montana students of higher educa on op ons would not be possible. This year’s College Pride Week and Support Montana Students celebra on was a huge success! Thank you to all of you who were able to par cipate. See pictures at www.SupportMontanaStudents.org.

2017 September College Fairs | Help Us Invite Quality Colleges, Universities, Military Branches, Agencies, etc.

We are already planning for next year’s 2017 College Fairs, and we need your help! Before you leave today, please take a handful of the cards at your site that say, “Montana

College Fairs.” Each year we invite 1,000’s of colleges, universi es, military branches, agencies, etc. from around the country to a end our Montana Fairs. We try to include as many quality op ons as possible to show students that they have so many amazing op ons a er high school. You can be a huge help in this process! Please help spread the word to colleges when they visit your high school by giving them this card and invi ng them to our September Fairs. Also, if you would be willing to reach out to any colleges you would like to see at the fairs, we appreciate any team efforts you are able to do. These special requests from you mean a lot to these ins tu ons when they decide if they will a end each year. Overall, with your help we are able to bring even more op ons and rela onship building to these events for you and your students! Many thanks!

Additional Career Fairs Around Montana

As resources have become more limited for us all, each college campus in Montana faces more challenges with personnel and financial restric ons. We all share the goal of

suppor ng career research and exposing students to a number of op ons, but our cons tuents on the college campuses across the state are no longer able to a end the variety of fairs happening across the state. MPSEOC wants to facilitate the understanding that sporadic a endance by college representa ves is not a lack of support for your efforts to help students but is merely a reality that the college campuses are facing. The colleges are all commi ed to the September fairs in your area as a chance for that invaluable, face‐to‐face contact with students and share more about their campus programs. As this group values the connec ons and opportuni es to work in partnership with high school across the state, we are hoping you will share your ideas with us, so we can help during this me of limited resources.

Counselor Directory @ www.MontanaColleges.com

Thank you to all of you who have kept us updated and current with this directory. Other counselors, students, parents, college representa ves, and many agencies use this

directory throughout the year, so please help us keep it updated for you! You can submit your changes @ www.MontanaColleges.com/counselors . Thank you!

Join Us On Social Media For Updates & Resources | Facebook, Twi er, Instagram | www.MontanaCollegse.com (links on the homepage)

Branching Out - College and Career Readiness in Montana

Montana Electronic Transcript Initiative FAFSA Completion Reports

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What is it?

OPI provides FAFSA comple on reports through its secure (account and password required) GEMS website.

School representa ves can view the status of FAFSA applica ons for students including errors with explana ons and sugges ons for correc ng the errors.

Updated each week, as OPI receives FAFSA applica on updates from the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Educa on.

How do I view my school’s

FAFSA Completion Report?

If you already have a GEMS secure login:

Navigate to the GEMS web page: h p://gems.opi.mt.gov > Data > College Readiness.

Select the menu bu on > FAFSA > FAFSA Comple on Report.

Select your school name and the current school year from the dropdowns and select View Report.

What is it?

Current Montana high school students may request their free cer fied electronic transcripts, 24 hours a day, seven days a week through Parchment Exchange (www.parchment.com).

Transcripts are free for up to two years following gradua on (nominal fee a er that).

Students can request their transcripts be sent directly to any college or university, or any other en es that may require transcripts.

What has OPI done so far?

Summer 2015: Pilot training Fall 2015 – March 2016: Statewide

rollout and training Fall 2016: Awareness promo on

through MPSEOC college fair circuit Ongoing: Working with schools and

districts to onboard schools and upload student informa on into eTranscript system

How can schools join the

initiative and get free

electronic transcripts for

their students?

Contact OPI to receive more informa on, guidance, and training.

Designate a primary contact for data submission and a contact for comple ng transcripts.

Review slides and technical informa on on our website, h p://opi.mt.gov/Reports&Data/K20.html.

If you do not have a GEMS secure login, complete and return the GEMS Secure Access Request Form located on our website at h p://gemstest.opitest.mt.gov/ContactUs/Documents/GEMS%20Access%20Request%20Form.pdf.


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COUNSELOR RESOURCES The Montana University System Office of Student Financial Services (SFS)

| Scholarship Program

The resources on the Scholarship Section were gathered in an effort to assist you with guiding students and their parents as they start planning for their future beyond high school. Please feel free to use the brochures and presentations in your classrooms, during orientations or on parent nights.

All the information is for the benefit of Montana's students. Some of the resources available include: Dollars and Sense Workbook Montana University System Honor Scholarship Fact Sheet Governor's Best & Brightest Fact Sheet Rigorous Core Fact Sheet MUS Website Poster College Is Possible Brochure Financial Education Videos Montana’s STEM Scholarship Fact Sheet For more information contact:

Sheila Newlun | State Scholarship Coordinator (406) 444-0638 | [email protected]

| Financial Education Program The Montana University System Financial Education Program provides students with financial information and tools necessary to access and complete post-secondary education.

Program Coordinator: Andrea Opitz (406) 444-0681 [email protected] | Program Coordinator: Carie Kelly (406) 444-7368 [email protected] | On Campus Financial Education Offices www.mus.edu/financialeducation


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Where: ReachHigherMontana.org

Who: Rhonda Safford, Reach Higher Montana

Goal: Students to file the FAFSA by December 1 and complete a Reach Higher Montana Scholarship application

Hosting your own FAFSA completion assistance event between Oct. 1 ‐ Nov. 30, 2016? How‐to Book and materials are available on ReachHigherMontana.org. Call or email Rhonda for more information.

Check out our new website at ReachHigherMontana.org. We’re giving away four, $500 scholarships and one grand prize of $1000 to students who complete the FAFSA by December 1.

Sign up for text reminders and information by texting FAFSAHELP to 41411.

We also have applications for our Reach Higher Montana Scholarships for 2017-2018 school year available on our website – have your students apply today for a chance to win $1000. Deadline for applications is December 15. Applications for both high school students and current college students.

Get your students to submit their FAFSAs by December 1 and enter/apply to win with Reach Higher Montana!

Thanks everyone for your support!

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2016 Montana College Application Week

The Office of Commissioner of Higher Educa on, along with the Office of Public Instruc on

and the Governor’s Office is pleased to support College Applica on Week.

When: October 31 - November 4, 2016

This year, 139 high schools throughout the state will par cipate in College Applica on Week affording their seniors the opportunity to receive support and

guidance in comple ng and submi ng a college applica on.

All MUS ins tu ons are deferring or waiving the fee for one applica on during the week. A complete list of par cipa ng colleges, including private and

tribal, will be on the state website.

Campuses may also waive the applica on fee for low income students at the me of enrollment.

Site Coordinator resources, along with a recording of the webinar training, are available on the GEAR UP College Applica on Week website:

www.mus.edu/gearup/caw.asp

For more informa on, visit www.mus.edu/gearup/caw.asp or contact Jamie Jones, Montana GEAR UP at 444‐0350 or [email protected] or Terry

Kendrick, OPI at 444‐3449 or [email protected].


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Another Option | Financial Aid Information Night | Offered online

To help counselors, the Bank of North Dakota will be offering live webinars (Global Meet) to those that might not be able to a end one in their area. From the FAFSA,

scholarships, student loans, to grants, it’s hard to know which comes first, and what you need to do. These one‐hour, live video conferences will be led by a BND

College Planning Center staff member. Dates will be offered from October 2016– February 2017. A few upcoming op ons are:

Online Trainings will be offered in November

November 1, 2016 | November 8, 2016 | November 15, 2016 | November 22, 2016 | November 29, 2016

Please call Roxy and schedule your me and date @ (701) 328‐5785. Register early!

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Highlands College Montana Tech

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Helena College UM

Flathead Valley Community College

Miles Community College

Dawson Community College

Chief Dull Knife College

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Salish Kootenai College

Carroll College

Rocky Mountain college

University of Great Falls

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2016 MPSEOC Counselor Update Evaluation (Please rate the usefulness of the following.)

(Please rate the usefulness of the following.) What was the most valuable aspect of the Counselor Update? What other presentations would you like to see at next year’s Counselor Update? Did you attend the September College Fair in your area with your students this year? If so, what suggestions, feedback, and/or ideas do you have on how we can make the College Fairs even better for you and your students? Thank you for your feedback! Your collaboration and team efforts are the only way we can keep these events and services growing and helping even more! With the new FAFSA deadline, we want to ask you what your thoughts are on the timing of the annual College Fair. For the last 30 years, we have hosted these fairs in September. With the financial aid deadline change, when do you think is the best time to host these College Fairs? (Keep in mind that this is a 3 week tour around the state with 18 events, so it needs to be kept 3 weeks in a row.)

Please circle your first choice below.

FALL | SEPTEMBER (Keep it the same) APRIL | SPRING MAY | SPRING OTHER (Please Specify)

Please explain your thoughts below | Thank you!

Please share any additional comments/suggestions.

Thank you for attending this year’s Counselor Update! Safe travels!

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2016 MPSEOC Counselor Update Evaluation (Please share your thoughts on the following areas.)

COUNSELOR UPDA TEFA LL 2016

Montana Post Secondary Educat ional Opportunit ies Council

MPSEOC | Montana CollegesPO Box 7548

Missoula, Montana 59807www.MontanaColleges.com

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