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2021 - 2022 CATALOG Iola Campus Online Learning 1801 N. Cottonwood Burlingame Campus www.allencc.edu Iola, KS 66749 100 Bloomquist Dr. 620.365.5116 Burlingame, KS 66413 785.654.2416 Accreditation Allen County Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Catalog Disclaimer Statement This catalog is for information purposes only and does not constitute a contract. The College reserves the right to change, modify, or alter, without notice, all course and program offerings, schedules, graduation requirements, policies, tuition and fees, charges of any kind, or other information contained in this catalog. Notice of Non-Discrimination Allen Community College is committed to a policy of non-discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability or veteran status in admissions, educational programs or activities, and employment; all as required by applicable laws and regulations under the Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX Regulations of 1972, Section 504 of the Social Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disability Act of 1990. Responsibility for coordination of compliance and receipt of inquiries has been delegated to the Vice President for Student Affairs, Allen Community College, 1801 North Cottonwood Street, Iola, Kansas 66749, [email protected]. Allen Community College Catalog 2021-2022 1 Contents 2021-22 ACADEMIC CALENDAR ........................................................................................................................................ 6 GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................................................................................................. 8 Vision Statement .......................................................................................................................................................... 8 Mission Statement ....................................................................................................................................................... 8 College Locations ......................................................................................................................................................... 8 College History and HLC Affiliation .............................................................................................................................. 9 ADMISSIONS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Admissions Requirements ........................................................................................................................................... 9 Residency Requirements ........................................................................................................................................... 11 REGISTRATION ................................................................................................................................................................ 11 Semester System ....................................................................................................................................................... 11 College Credit Hour .................................................................................................................................................... 11 Standard Course Load and Full-time Status ............................................................................................................... 11 Advisement Process ................................................................................................................................................... 11 Academic Placement.................................................................................................................................................. 12 Enrollment ................................................................................................................................................................. 13 Enrollment Options .................................................................................................................................................... 14 FINANCIAL INFORMATION .............................................................................................................................................. 14 Tuition and Fees ......................................................................................................................................................... 14 Textbook and Material Rental Fee ............................................................................................................................. 15 Payment of Tuition and Fees ..................................................................................................................................... 15 Refund Policy ............................................................................................................................................................. 15 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE .................................................................................................................................................. 16 Federal Financial Aid .................................................................................................................................................. 16 Institutional Aid ......................................................................................................................................................... 18 State Aid ..................................................................................................................................................................... 19 Veterans Benefits ....................................................................................................................................................... 20 ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ........................................................................................................................ 20 General Education ..................................................................................................................................................... 20 Academic Honesty ..................................................................................................................................................... 20 Concurrent Enrollment/Dual Credit Program ............................................................................................................ 21 Short-Term Career Programs ..................................................................................................................................... 21 Workforce Development ........................................................................................................................................... 22 Transfer Credit ........................................................................................................................................................... 22 Kansas System Wide Transfer Courses ...................................................................................................................... 22 Reverse Transfer ........................................................................................................................................................ 22 Articulation Agreements ............................................................................................................................................ 22 Credit for Prior Learning ............................................................................................................................................ 22 Credentials ................................................................................................................................................................. 23 Military Educational Experience Credit...................................................................................................................... 23 Standardized Tests ..................................................................................................................................................... 23 Catalog of Record ....................................................................................................................................................... 25 Updating Student Information ................................................................................................................................... 25 Changes in Class Schedule ......................................................................................................................................... 25 Attendance ................................................................................................................................................................ 26 Early Student Progress Report (ESP) .......................................................................................................................... 26 Final Examinations ..................................................................................................................................................... 26 Credit Hours ..............................................................................................................................................................