2. 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.

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

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

5. 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

6. 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

7. Certificate Programs Construction Electrician General Machine Masonry
Welding

8. 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

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

10. 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

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

12. 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 of enrollment decision
Students may apply for Early Enrollment beginning on September 1.

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

14. 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.

15. 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!

16. 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  

17. 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.

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

19. Questions?