What is early enrollment? Completing senior year of high school while completing freshmen year of college. Apply during junior year. All classes taken at Thaddeus Stevens College.

Why early enrollment? Work/other degree faster. New/challenging curriculum. Looking for a change.

Things to consider Credit progression Attitude/maturity level Transportation Financial impact Textbooks Tools Other commitments Athletics Work

Campus Facts 1,100 students 2 year Associate Degrees 50% commuter/50% residential 2 year Associate Degrees 3 campus locations East King Street East Orange Street Greenfield Corp Center COMING SOON – Greiner Manufacturing Center

Majors of Study Graphic Communications and Printing Technology Architectural Technology Automotive Technology Business Administration Cabinetmaking and Wood Technology Carpentry Technology Collision Repair Technology Computer-Aided Drafting Technology Computer & Network Systems Administration Computer Software Engineering Electrical Technology Electronic Engineering Technology Electro Mechanical Technology Graphic Communications and Printing Technology Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Machine Tool & Computer Aided Manufacturing Masonry Construction Tech. Mechanical Engineering Technology Metals Fabrication/Welding Technology Plumbing Technology Residential Remodeling Water Environmental Technology Welding Technology

Certificate Programs Construction Electrician General Machine Masonry Welding

The Average Day First year Second year Academic Courses – a.m. block Major Courses – p.m. block 12 – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday Second year Major Courses – a.m. block 7:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Academic Courses – p.m. block

Life after Thaddeus Stevens 96% campus placement rate Yearly Career Fair Class of 2016 415 students 1,450 employers 2,500 jobs

Employment Data Construction Cluster Manufacturing Cluster Average starting salary = $39,700 ($19.08/hr) 10.1 jobs/graduate Manufacturing Cluster Average starting salary = $42,237 ($20.31/hr) 15.2 jobs/graduate

Admission Requirements Online application Fee waiver Application Essay Official transcript – 2.5 GPA or higher Deadline to apply = May 1

Students may apply for Early Enrollment beginning on September 1. The Process Complete and submit an online application Visit campus – campus tour or shadowing Submit supplementary materials Schedule entrance test – when notified by Admissions Office Scores reviewed within 24 hour period Notified via email of enrollment decision Students may apply for Early Enrollment beginning on September 1.

Early Enrollment Candidates First batch of enrollment offers – December 1 Notified after testing Completed enrollment paperwork Attend early enroller orientation and new student orientation

Early Enrollment tuition is 50% of the standard tuition rate. The Cost Standard tuition = $7,800/year Early Enrollment tuition = $3,900/year Early Enrollment tuition is 50% of the standard tuition rate.

Financial Aid Students are eligible for the Federal Pell Grant, Stevens Grant, Stafford Loan and Foundation Scholarships. Typically, students that receive free or reduced lunch qualify for the Stevens Grant. Early Enrollers who qualify for the Stevens Grant will be able to attend for a significantly reduced cost!

Financial Aid (cont.) Students that do not qualify for the Stevens Grant would qualify for the Stafford Loan. The Stafford Loan will cover all of their costs for the first year. Students should complete the FAFSA between October 1 and May 1 of their Junior Year.  They can apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.  

Financial Aid (cont.) The student and a parent will need to sign up for an FSA ID when they begin to complete the FAFSA.  The FSA ID will be used to link their income data to the IRS and to sign the FAFSA electronically. Once the FAFSA is completed and a student has been offered admission to the college, they will be able to view their status through the college portal.

Visiting Get to campus! Campus tours Shadowing Open Houses October 21 Spring date

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