1. Roger Bacon High School College Planning Night
Community College Presentation
Presented by: Kevin Wesselman
College Representative Cincinnati State
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2. 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)

3. Map Of Community Colleges

4. 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?

5. 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

6. 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 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)

7. Transfer of Credits

8. 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