Distance Learning at Volunteer State
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Frequently Asked Questions
1) I want to take College @ Home courses. How do I get started?
First, obtain an application from the Office of Admissions and Records.
Complete and return your application along with a $10.00 non-refundable
registration fee. Upon your acceptance to VSCC, the college will contact you
with registration information.
2) I receive financial aid. Will financial aid cover C @ H courses?
Do these courses count as college credit?
College @ Home courses are credit courses just like classes taken in
traditional classrooms; therefore, they are fully covered by financial aid
programs.
3) Upon graduation from Vol State, I will transfer to a
four-year institution. Are College @ Home courses transferable?
In most cases, College @ Home courses
transfer to other institutes of higher education;
however, the school to which you transfer makes final articulation
decisions. To ensure
your College @ Home credit will transfer, contact the school you plan to
attend.
4) I work full-time and have a family. Are College @ Home
courses right for me?
Since College @ Home courses do not require regular classroom attendance,
many
students find they are the most convenient way to fit an education into
schedules loaded
with family- and work-related responsibilities. Students complete their
assignments on an
independent basis and are only required to attend an orientation session
and all
scheduled testing dates. Self-motivation is important because each
student is
responsible for adhering to all course deadlines.
5) Can I take College @ Home courses while attending
another university?
Students often take courses at Vol State while attending other
universities. However,
you must ensure that each course you take at VSCC is transferable to the
other school
you attend. Contact your advisor to discuss transferability questions.
6) Do College @ Home classes cost the same as traditional
classes?
College @ Home courses cost the same as
courses taught in classrooms. Please refer to
our online catalog for a description of tuition rates.
7) I have a disability that severely limits my mobility. How can I
take College @ Home courses?
Depending on the course and instructor, you will have to attend at least 3
testing
sessions. Students with special needs can contact the Office of
Disability Services. If
special accommodations are required, Disability Services will work with
you in all
reasonable manners.
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