Reedley College Catalog 2018-19

14 Admissions and Registration 2018-2019 Catalog OUT-OF-STATE/INTERNATIONAL Students who have not resided in California for at least one year and one day prior to the beginning of the term in which they enroll. EXEMPTION FROM NONRESIDENT TUITION (AB-540) Any student, other than a nonimmigrant alien, who meets all of the following requirements, shall be exempt from paying nonresident tuition at all public colleges and universities in California: • Requirements: - The student must have attended a high school (public or private) in California for three or more years; - The student must have graduated from a California high school or attained the equivalent prior to the start of the term (for example, passing the GED or California High School Proficiency exam or receive a completion certificate); - An alien student who is without lawful immigration status must file an affidavit with the college or university stating that he or she has filed an application to legalize his or her immigration status, or will file an application as soon as he or she is eligible to do so. • Students who are non-immigrants [for example, those who hold F (student) visas, B (visitor) visas, etc.] are not eligible for this exemption. • The student must file an exemption request including a signed affidavit with the college that indicates the student has met all applicable conditions described above. Student information obtained in this process is strictly confidential unless disclosure is required under law. • Students eligible for this exemption who are transferring to another California public college or university must submit a new request (and documentation if required) to each college under consideration. • Nonresident students meeting the criteria will be exempted from the payment of nonresident tuition, but they will not be classified as California residents. They continue to be “nonresidents.” • AB540 does not provide student financial aid eligibility for undocumented alien students. These students remain ineligible for state and federal financial aid. Matriculation Reedley College strives to make students aware of the varied educational programs that are offered and to provide smooth access to these programs. Once enrolled, the college provides many services to ensure success. All new first-time college students may choose to matriculate. Matriculation is the process that brings Reedley College and each student into an agreement for the purpose of realizing the student’s education objectives. With the State Matriculation Plan, Reedley College provides: • An admission process • An assessment of basic educational skills and career goals • Orientation to college programs, services and procedures • Individual counseling to the development of a Student Educational Plan • Continuous follow-up on student progress with referral to support services as necessary As their part of the Matriculation Plan, students agree to: • Complete the placement test and assessment process • Declare a specific educational objective within a reasonable period of enrollment • Complete an orientation session • Attend counseling sessions during the first two semesters of college prior to registration to develop and refine a Student Educational Plan EXEMPTIONS Students may be exempt from various matriculation components. See a counselor to review exemption criteria. Any student may seek waiver from the matriculation process. Visit the Counseling Center for more information. APPEALS PROCEDURE Students may request, in writing, to waive orientation, counseling and testing or assessment. Students will meet with a counselor to discuss the student’s request for exemption. If both the counselor and student agree that an exemption is warranted, an exemption form will be signed by both parties. If a disagreement ensues, the student will be allowed to appeal to the vice president of student services or the dean of students, and the student will discuss the student’s request and resolve it during this meeting. In every case, the student has the right to be exempted from matriculation components, although the counselor and/or vice president may believe that participation is in the student’s best interest and would be beneficial in helping the student to select appropriate classes.