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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND TUITION PAGE

FOR THE

HANNIBAL CAREER & TECHNICAL CENTER

General Requirements *

1. High school diploma or G.E.D.
2. Completed application and $20.00 fee.  The application is valid for one year from date of application.
3. Satisfactory completion of the assessment testing and/or remediation.  The test scores are valid for one year from date of first test.
4. Submission of all papers contained within the enrollment packet
5. Criminal background check

* Some programs have different enrollment requirements

Foreign Students

                     Foreign students must meet the same admission requirements as other adult students attending the Hannibal Career and Technical Center. Applicants from non-English-speaking countries may be required to demonstrate a working knowledge of written and spoken English by taking and passing the toefl, an English Proficiency Examination, prior to acceptance into a program.  For online access to testing information and registration, go to www.toefl.org.

The admission policy is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Education regulations for Title IV Federal Financial Aid, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, and the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools; an accrediting agency for the Hannibal Career and Technical Canter.

Refused Enrollment and Re-admission

            The school reserves the right to refuse to admit students who have not satisfactorily progress during a previous enrollment period; student with an outstanding balance from a previous enrollment; students with defaulted student loans taken at the Hannibal Career and Technical Center. 

Non-discrimination

            It is the policy of the Hannibal Career and Technical Center to accord equal consideration and impartial treatment regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, socio‑economic status, marital status, sex, age, handicapping conditions or organizational memberships.  This policy will prevail in all matters concerning the staff, the students, the public, the educational program and services of the school, and individuals with whom the school does business.  This policy is effective in all program and activities including employment, admissions, retention, financial aid, and educational program.  The school is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer and adheres to all requirements of Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex. In addition, the school has adopted a policy of compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended.  Inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX, section 504, or other components of the non‑discrimination policies may be directed to the Assistant Superintendent of Schools, Mrs. Susan Johnson, 4650 McMasters Ave., Hannibal, MO 63401, telephone (573) 221‑1258.

ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS

Enrollment into the school is divided into several steps:  All steps must be completed before the Registrar will officially accept the student into the Career and Technical Center.

• Completion of the enrollment application, which can be obtained in the Career Resource Center.  The $20.00 application fee must be submitted with the application before the application is processed.  Application is valid for one year from the date of submission.
• Pre-entrance testing, using the TABE and Wonderlic Test:  Scores are valid for one year from date of first test. 
• Acceptable scores:  Wonderlic SLE – 17; TABE Reading 11, TABE Math 9; TABE Language 11
• If a student is eligible for remediation, 12 hours of study is necessary at an AEL (Adult Education and Literacy) site.  You may obtain a list of the AEL sites from the Registrar or enrollment secretary.  Upon completion of the 12 hours of remediation, a post-test will be given and you will be made aware of your scores as soon as possible.  Because learning is our main priority, there is NO cost to you for remediation.
• Completion of the Enrollment Packet for the program to which you are applying:  There are different packets for each program.  Paperwork can be returned as it is completed.  If you need help with the packet, please feel free to ask for help from the Registrar.
• Minimum  age of 17 years verified with a birth certificate
• Provide evidence of any and all name change(s) if different from birth certificate
• Copy of Drivers license.
• Provide a copy of your GED and test scores and an official copy of your high school transcript
• Submit academic transcript(s) for all post-secondary schools attended
• Complete criminal background check upon acceptance

Additional requirements for the Practical Nursing and Respiratory Care Programs:

            In addition to the enrollment procedure requirements listed above, Practical Nursing and          

Respiratory Care students must also meet the following criteria.

Practical Nursing Program

• Minimum of three references
• Complete formal interview in Nursing Department
• Complete medical and dental exams upon acceptance into the program
• Have a sincere interest in the Practical Nursing Program as a career

Respiratory Care Program

• Completed enrollment and financial aid paperwork at Hannibal La Grange College
• Complete list of references
• Complete formal interview with the Admissions Committee
• Complete medical and dental exam upon acceptance to the course.
• Have a sincere interest in the Respiratory Program as a career.
  
  

ACCREDITATION

      All programs at the Hannibal Career and Technical Center are accredited by North Central Association and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. In addition, the Respiratory Care program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) upon recommendation of: Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). The Practical Nursing Program is approved by the Missouri State Board of Nursing. Documents regarding accreditation can be seen in the office of the Vocational Director.

TUITION AND COSTS

Tuition is payable on the first day of class unless other arrangements have been made with the Director and Financial Aid Counselor.

Course of Study	Enrollment	2011-12 Projected Tuition
Daytime Program – 1 year	Half-time – 465 clock hours	$2400
Daytime Program – 1 year	Full-time – 930 clock hours	$4800
Daytime Program – 2 years	Half-time– 930 clock hours	$4800
Daytime Program – 2 years	Full-time – 1860 clock hours	$9600
Practical Nursing	Full-time – 1500 clock hours	$8880
Respiratory Care	Full-time – 1616 clock hours	Contact HLG

*Note:  Tuition is subject to change for the 2012-13 school year

            There is no cost for borrowing textbooks; all textbooks remain the property of Hannibal Career and Technical Center.  Any books that become damaged or are not returned will be billed to the student.

            Hannibal Career and Technical Center has no campus housing.  Students arrange for their own housing, board, and transportation to and from school, and also to internship facilities.

Disclaimer

            All statements in this publication are announcements of present policy and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.  This handbook is provided to you as the student so you can know the expectations, policies, and procedures expected while you are a student at Hannibal Career and Technical Center.