Roger Bacon High School College Planning Night Community College Presentation Presented by: Kevin Wesselman College Representative Cincinnati State Kevin.wesselman@cincinnatistate.edu (513) 569-1473

Community Colleges Statistics 45% of all undergraduate college students begin their studies at a two-year college Ohio has 23 state-assisted technical and community colleges In recent years, over 200,000 students have enrolled in college credit courses at these institutions Source: Ohio Association of Two-Year College Admission Officers (OATYCAO)

Map Of Community Colleges

Striving for Excellence Important Items To Look For In Your College Search Accreditations and Memberships Regional Accreditation Location Where do you want to attend college? Academic Programs Does the institution you are interested in offer the program you want? Affordability Can I afford to attend the college I want to go to? What are my financial options?

Community College Semesters At Cincinnati State 15 weeks = 1 Semester; 3 Semesters = 1 Year Note: some colleges may have accelerated semesters Credit Hour: Number of hours per week you spend in a class Full-time Student = 12 credit hours Part-time Student = Less than 12 credit hours Financial Aid Eligibility = 6 credit hours • Tuition at Cincinnati State: ○ In State(KY/IN qualifying counties)=$158.64/per credit hour ○Out of State = $317.28/per credit hour

Benefits of Enrolling at Cincinnati State 1. We are an open enrollment college. 2. There is no up front fee to apply. 3. Placement testing is free. 4. Average class size is 16. 5. Credits from Cincinnati State transfer anywhere. 6. The co-op/clinical experience 7. The cost of attending Cincinnati State as a full time student is approximately $8, 400/per year (ALL 3 Semesters 36 credits)

Transfer of Credits

Cincinnati State Enrollment Process Apply on-line Request to have your official transcript sent directly to Cincinnati State from your high school Submit your ACT Scores (Read = 21; Writing = 18; Math = 22) OR Take the Placement Test (Reading/Writing/Math/Keyboarding) Fill out your FAFSA (IF applicable) Receive letter of Admission Meet with your Academic Advisor Register for classes