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Its been a long time since I was in school...

Going back to school is a big step for many adults, and can be a difficult transition. RCTC offers many services to help students of all ages and skill levels succeed in college. Besides the Career Counseling Center and Student Support Services, RCTC offers a drop in tutoring center as well as a writing center. These services give students the opportunity to get extra help to reach their goals. Read through the full-list of student services

I already have a degree...

RCTC's admission policy requires that a person must be admitted to the college before enrolling in any course. The application is short and easy to complete. All applicants must submit an official high school transcript or GED certificate, even if you already hold a college degree. The reason is that our admission policy requires high school completion or a GED; college transcripts do not verify this.

If you are seeking a degree at RCTC, you should have official college transcripts sent directly to the RCTC Admissions & Records Office. Once your official college transcripts are received, we will do a transfer-credit evaluation and mail it to your home. Additionally, you should meet with an RCTC counselor through individual appointment or at a STAR session to review your evaluation and register for the remaining courses for your degree.

Also note that students who already hold a Bachelor's degree (or greater) will be very limited in financial aid eligibility.

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Do I have to be a full-time student?

No.  You can attend on a part-time or full-time basis. Naturally, the more restrictions you have with your schedule, the more difficult it is to be a full-time student. You should consider your other commitments, like work, family, annual vacations, etc. Full-time enrollment is defined as being enrolled in 12 or more credits per semester.

Are there special grants for adult learners?

You'll want to know about the Alliss Grant. This grant provides payment of tuition for one course--up to five semester credits--and also covers the cost of required textbooks for that course.

To qualify, the selected course must be part of an Associate of Arts (A.A.) or Associate of Science (A.S.) degree program.  Grant recipients must be out of school for at least seven years. They may be first-time community college enrollees who graduated from high school at least seven years ago, or former college students who haven't been in college for seven years.

Recipients must not hold baccalaureate or higher degrees. They must be legal Minnesota residents; those with reciprocity status are not eligible. Students already receiving financial aid or subsidized credit are excluded from the program.

Is Child Care available at RCTC?

Yes! The Civic League Day Nursery's goal is to provide a warm, stimulating environment in which each child can learn and grow, and in which each child can build a positive self-image through his/her intellectual, social, emotional and physical development.

CLDN is located on the west side of RCTC's UCR (main) campus.
Call (507) 285-7232 for more information.

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Do I have to take the COMPASS test?

Click here to learn if you are exempt from new student testing at RCTC, and to learn more about the COMPASS test. Some students who have been out of school for several years choose to take the test - even if they are exempt - to make sure that they've retained the skills needed to be successful.

Do I have to attend the New Student Orientation (STAR)

All new students are required to attend a Student Advising and Registration (STAR) session prior to enrolling in more than six credits at RCTC. Counselors and Advisors will help you plan a schedule based on your educational goals. Students will be advised on courses, transfer programs, and other college services.  You must complete the COMPASS test or be exempt from it before attending the STAR program. At the time you come in to take the ASAP you will sign up for a STAR session.

 

 

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