STEPS TO SUCCESS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES AT MONROE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

TIMELINE TASK NOW Complete an application for admission to the college. Can be done on-line. (no fee) www.monroeccc.edu January - February Complete the FAFSA form for federal financial aid eligibility www.FAFSA.com . Check college web site for date of “Super Sunday” hands on FAFSA assistance. January - February Apply for college scholarships online by going to www.monroeccc.edu/stars March Take the COMPASS placement exam (reading, writing, and math), unless you have ACT scores of 18 or higher specifically in these 3 areas. If you will be taking the test without accommodations please call the RCTC lab at ***Please bring a picture I.D. and know (734) 384-4255 for available hours. This test is untimed and all students are allowed the use your Social Security number. of a calculator. March If you will be requesting an accommodation for the COMPASS exam please call Disability Services at (734) 384-4167 to schedule an *** The only accommodation available appointment with a counselor. You should for COMPASS is the use of an electronic bring documentation of your disability to this screen reader. appointment. April After taking the placement exam, please make another appointment with a Disability ***Bring documentation of your Counselor to review your scores, determine a disability, if not already provided. The semester schedule, and arrange for any IEP alone is not sufficient. Please call classroom accommodations. A reduced (734) 384-4167 if clarification is course load may be recommended by the needed. counselor. April Register for your college classes either on-line or in-person. The counselor will provide you information regarding your designated day/time to register for classes. NOW Check with your medical insurance carrier about coverage after age 18. Some carriers require students to maintain full-time status. Let the Disability Counselor know if this is an issue. While in high school Register with the Department of Labor and Economic Growth/Michigan Rehabilitation Services. (734) 241-2440 During the summer Determine reliable methods of transportation to and from the College. Also, devise a back- up plan. Day before classes begin Plan to attend “First Steps for Classroom Success”. This is a FREE workshop that will (usually late August) provide you with techniques for note taking, test taking, study tips, and what to expect the *** Look for flyer in the mail first day of college. Before classes begin Purchase required textbooks and recommended supplemental guides as early as they are available. Consider buying NEW book rather than used ones. On-going during the semester Recognize your need for additional support services such as tutoring and counseling. You should plan to make additional trips to campus for these services. On-going during the semester Maintain contact with the Disability Services Office and your instructors regarding your progress.