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ADMISSION POLICY

Morgan Community College has an open admissions policy. In compliance with Colorado Community College System (CCCS) procedures BP 4-10 https://www.cccs.edu/bp-4-10-admission-continued-enrollment-and-re-enrollment-of-students/, it is the policy of the College to admit students who are 17 years of age or older.

Admission of New Students

New students who have never attended MCC must complete an online Admission Application at http://www.morgancc.edu/get-started/apply/. Online access is available on campus and at MCC Centers for those who do not have home internet access. Students are reminded to carefully and fully complete the Admission Application, as the information provided is used to determine tuition classification (in-state or out-of-state tuition rates).

Also see Tuition Classification

Admission of Former Students/Re-Admit

Former MCC students who wish to return to MCC after an absence of 12 months or more must apply for re-admission by completing an online Admission Application at http://www.morgancc.edu/get-started/apply/ . Internet access is available on campus and at MCC Centers for those who do not have home internet access. Degree and certificate requirements in effect at the time of re-admission apply to readmitted students.

Admission of Transfer Students

Students transferring to MCC from another college or university must file the following with the MCC Registrar/Records Office:

An Admission Application at http://www.morgancc.edu/get-started/apply/ with a declared program of study toward which transfer courses are to be evaluated.
An official transcript of all credits earned from each college or university attended.
1. Official transcripts must be received by the MCC Registrar in the mail, directly from the other institution.
2. Transcripts marked, "Issued to Student," even if sealed, are not considered official, will not be accepted nor evaluated, and will be discarded.
3. Foreign transcripts (from colleges & universities outside the U.S.) must be evaluated course-by-course by an approved evaluation service. The student arranges to have this done and then has the evaluation service send a copy of the evaluation directly to the MCC Student Services Office. Approved evaluation services can be found at http://www.naces.org/members.htm
See Transferring Credit to MCC for additional details

Admission of Permanent Residents/Refugees

If an individual holds a Resident Alien card (I-551) or Arrival-Departure Record (I-94), or was admitted to the United States on a refugee, parolee, or political asylum status, that individual must present such documentation when applying for admission to Morgan Community College. Morgan Community College personnel will make a copy of the original documentation to accompany the application to assure prompt and proper processing.

Admission of International Students

At this time MCC is not licensed by the federal government to accept international students and therefore accepts no international student applications.

Admission of Underage Students (Under 17)

Morgan Community College complies with the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education (SBCCOE) policy to admit students who are 17 years of age or older. Students wishing to secure a waiver of the minimum age for admission must meet the following criteria:

Qualified students must demonstrate academic readiness for college level work by meeting all state established assessment scores for college level English, reading and mathematics.
Students should meet with the Director of Admissions and Regional Community Outreach to determine eligibility for admission and appropriateness of course selection, review college expectations, and complete the 'Underage Waiver for Admission of Students Under 17' acknowledgment form at http://www.morgancc.edu/download/student_forms/UNDERAGE_WAIVER.pdf which includes the MCC President’s approval.

Admission to Specific Programs

Admission to MCC does not assure acceptance into a particular course or program of study. Programs such as nursing have limited space and require special admission procedures. The program requirements in the MCC catalog Degrees & Certificates section detail any specific program acceptance requirements.

New Student Orientation

We recommend all new students sign up for a New Student Orientation Session. Sessions are offered in the fall (Aug/Sept) only. Dates are published in the Academic Calendar and Course Schedules. Campus tours, assistance with computer log-ins, passwords, advising, terminology, timelines, expectations, study skills, and other information to help the new or returning student is presented. It is also a great time to meet some of the faculty, staff, and other new students. Call the Student Services Office to register at 542-3100.

Selective Service Registration

Male students must indicate their Selective Service registration status prior to admission at Morgan Community College or any state supported institution of higher education. Enrollment will not be allowed to students who do not comply with Selective Service registration requirements. Individuals providing no or false information will be denied admission to the College. The certification is made on the MCC Admission Application. This is a one-time-only filing requirement unless the original certified item changes in any way. Students may register or obtain proof of Selective Service Registration at http://www.sss.gov.

Tuition Classification

RESIDENCY (In-State Tuition Classification)

Students are classified as a Colorado resident or non-resident for tuition purposes based on the information provided on the admissions application.

Non-resident tuition represents the full cost of education at public institutions. When a student is classified as a Colorado resident for tuition purposes, the difference between the non-resident and resident tuition is paid by the taxpayers of the State of Colorado in the form of a College Opportunity Fund (COF) stipend. Therefore, tuition classification, as mandated by state statute, is adhered to rigorously at Morgan Community College.

Students are classified as either a resident or a non-resident of Colorado for tuition purposes at the time of admission. Colorado Tuition Classification is governed by State Law (Title 23, Article 7, of the Colorado Revised Statutes of 1973, as amended) and by judicial decisions that apply to all public institutions of higher education in Colorado and is subject to change at any time. Residency decisions do not transfer between Colorado colleges. Morgan Community College must apply the rules set forth in the residency statutes and is not free to make exceptions to the rules except as specifically permitted by law.

General Qualifications

Resident status requires domicile in Colorado for one year immediately prior to the first day of class. Domicile is defined as a true, fixed, and permanent home and place of habitation. Domicile is a legal characteristic that everyone has, and students can have only one domicile at any one time. A student's domicile is a legal, primary residence.
During the one-year domicile period, the student should comply with all legal obligations of a Colorado resident such as demonstrating proof of voter registration, Colorado income tax payment, Colorado motor vehicle registration, Colorado issued driver's license or ID card, and/or proof of employment.
Students under the age of 23 (unemancipated minors) may be eligible for in-state tuition if a parent or court-appointed legal guardian has been domiciled and complied with legal obligations in Colorado for one year.
Students whose parents are not domiciled in Colorado may also qualify to begin the one-year domiciliary period if the student is either: at least 23 years old, or married, or emancipated. Emancipation requires that the student's parents do not provide financial support of any nature or purpose. Parental support includes funds previously set aside for current support even if those funds are in the student's name. Parents may provide reasonable incidental gifts, but may not provide significant funds in order to be considered emancipated. A student who is claimed as a dependent on parent taxes is not emancipated. The 'Emancipation Form' may be found at: http://www.morgancc.edu/resources-for-students/forms/
There are several amendments to the Tuition Classification Law for certain populations of students including Olympic Athletes, Military Personnel, Inmates, recent Colorado High School graduates and GED recipients, etc. Contact the MCC Director of Admissions and Regional Community Outreach to determine who may be in an eligible population.

Initial Classification

The initial tuition classification decision is made by the designated Residency Examiner in the Admissions and Records Office for the semester the student is admitted. The classification is based on the information provided on the application for admission. Failure to answer all questions could lead to a non-resident classification. After the student's status is determined, it remains unchanged in the absence of further action and evidence to the contrary.

PETITION FOR RESIDENCY/IN-STATE TUITION CLASSIFICATION

If you have been classified as a non-resident (for college tuition purposes) and believe you qualify for in-state/resident tuition, you may appeal your classification. Download and complete a "Petition for In-State Tuition Classification" or a "Correction to Application for Tuition Classification form." These forms may be found at:

http://www.morgancc.edu/download/student_forms/PETITION_FOR_INSTATE_TUITION_CLASSIFICATION.pdf

http://www.morgancc.edu/download/student_forms/CORRECTION_FOR_TUITION_CLASSIFICATION.pdf

Return the form along with the documentation it requests to the MCC Director of Admissions and Regional Community Outreach by the deadline date for the semester in which you are seeking a tuition classification change. Any changes in tuition classification must be submitted to the Director of Admissions and Regional Community Outreach prior to the drop date for current semester. Non-residents who enroll in classes while their residency classification is being reviewed must pay the non-resident rates to hold a place in classes. If residency classification is changed, the college will refund the difference for the current semester as long as changes in tuition classification are submitted to the Director of Admissions and Regional Community Outreach prior to the drop date for the semester.

REDUCED NON-RESIDENT TUITION (WUE)

The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program allows students who are residents of states that are part of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education to be eligible for a tuition rate that is less than non-resident tuition.

At MCC, eligible students pay 50 percent more than in-state tuition, which is considerably less than non-resident tuition. Any changes in tuition classification must be submitted to the Director of Admissions and Regional Community Outreach prior to the drop date for the current semester.

For a current list of colleges and universities participating in the WUE program, search the WUE Web site: http://wiche.edu/wue MCC's form may be found at: http://www.morgancc.edu/download/student_forms/WUE_Program_Verification-Application_Form.pdf

Also See TUITION & FEES

COLORADO ASSET IN-STATE TUITION

To qualify for Colorado ASSET in-state tuition a student must:*

Have attended a public or private high school in Colorado for at least six semesters immediately preceding graduation or completing a GED in Colorado
Be admitted to or already attend a public college or university in Colorado within 12 months of graduation
Apply for College Opportunity Fund

*if a student graduated or got their GED before September 1, 2013, there are different criteria that can be found on our website at http://www.morgancc.edu/download/student_forms/ASSET.pdf

RESIDENCY FOR COLORADO ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY

Active-duty members of the armed forces of the United States and Canada on permanent duty station in Colorado and their dependents are eligible for in-state status, regardless of domicile or length of residence in Colorado. The military member must have reported to a duty station in the State, as certified by their military command, by the first day of class of the applicable academic term. To apply, please submit the Military Certification for Tuition Classification form to the Admissions and Records Office by the first day of the semester for each term in which you are enrolling.

RESIDENCY AND HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS

Honorably discharged veterans and their dependents may qualify for in-state tuition. To apply, please submit the Veteran Residency Requirement Waiver to the Admissions and Records Office. Students who receive resident tuition classification as a result of this legislation are not counted as resident students for any other purpose; however, beginning with the fall semester 2011, these students shall be eligible to receive a stipend from the College Opportunity Fund.

TUITION CLASSIFICATION CHANGES

Any student who believes his/her tuition classification is not correct or has changed and now wishes to prove he/she is eligible for in-state tuition may petition for in-state tuition or resident classification and should contact the MCC Director of Admissions and Regional Community Outreach for assistance. Changes in tuition classification must be submitted to the Director of Admissions and Regional Community Outreach prior to the drop date for the current semester. Petition forms are available online at http://www.morgancc.edu/download/student_forms/PETITION_FOR_INSTATE_TUITION_CLASSIFICATION.pdf or at the Admissions and Records Office.

Petitions for in-state residency must be done prior to the end of add/drop for that semester. Students who meet this priority deadline should know the petition decision before the deadline to drop courses for the fifteen week semester. The MCC Director of Admissions and Regional Community Outreach may request additional documentation as the burden of proof rests upon the petitioner to substantiate the claim of resident for tuition classification purposes. The MCC Director of Admissions and Regional Community Outreach notifies the student of the outcome within 30 days of the decision via official MCC student email and/or standard letter. Re-Petition forms can be found at: http://www.morgancc.edu/download/student_forms/RE-PETITION_FOR_INSTATE_TUITION.pdf

Tuition Classification Appeal Procedures

Any student who is denied in-state tuition classification after petitioning for in-state tuition may appeal the decision of the MCC Director of Admissions and Regional Community Outreach. The student must appeal in writing and provide any additional supporting documentation available to substantiate the claim to in-state tuition classification within 30 days of the denial. The student will be notified of the decision made by the MCC Appeals Committee within 30 days. The decision of the MCC Appeals Committee is final and will not be overturned by the Department of Higher Education.

Correction of Residency Determination

MCC reserves the right to correct a residency determination after the 30 day deadline in cases where the college believes an error was made. The form my be found at: http://www.morgancc.edu/download/student_forms/CORRECTION_FOR_TUITION_CLASSIFICATION.pdf

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