1. Oxford Area School District
January 16, 2018 District Report

2. Early College Enrollment Partnership

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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!

8. Information Session
February 1, 2018 at the OAHS

9. Kids First, Progress and Unity
Thank You!