Oxford Area School District January 16, 2018 District Report

Early College Enrollment Partnership

The mission of the Oxford Area School District is to have all students achieve academic excellence in a safe and nurturing environment. In partnership with families and the community, we will prepare each student to be a confident, contributing, productive and responsible citizen. Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology educates Pennsylvania’s economically and socially disadvantaged as well as other qualified students for skilled employment in a diverse, ever-changing workforce and for full participation as citizens.

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology Programs of Study 22 innovative technical-based majors Architectural Technology Automotive Tech. Business Administration Cabinetmaking & Wood Tech. Carpentry Technology Computer-Aided Drafting Computer & Network Systems Admin. Electronic Engineering Tech. Computer Software Engineering Tech. Metals Fabrication/Welding Tech. Electrical Technology Collision Repair Tech. Electro Mechanical Technology General Machinist Cert. Graphic Communications & Printing Tech. Residential Remodeling Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Plumbing Technology Machine Tool & Computer Aided Manufacturing Masonry Construction Tech. Mechanical Engineering Technology Water Environmental Tech. Welding Tech.

The Interested Oxford Student Will apply toward the end of his/her Junior Year (no later than May 1) Will attend the Thaddeus Stevens Campus full-time during his/her senior year Will select from the 22 different majors Will complete his/her freshman year of college prior to high school graduation Will have college courses applied to high school graduation requirements

Admission Process Admission is Competitive Complete a college application Have a high school GPA of 2.5 or higher Place college ready on the College Success Placement Exams  

Finances: Early Enrollment Reduces the Cost of College Attendance 50% reduction in tuition for all high school participants Standard tuition is $7,800 Early Enrollment is $3,900 Scholarships & Financial Aide are available including the Federal Pell Grant, Stevens Grant, Stafford Loan and Foundations Scholarships (Students complete the FAFSA) Typically students who qualify for free or reduced lunch qualify for the Stevens Grant Early Enrollers who qualify for the Stevens Grant will be able to attend for free!

Information Session February 1, 2018 at the OAHS

Kids First, Progress and Unity Thank You!