WHAT IS COLLEGE NOW?
CollegeNow! is a program specifically designed for Nebraska high school students to jump-start their college education. Students enroll into sections taught by Metropolitan Community College faculty on campus or online. Begin the pursuit of an associate degree and/or transfer OPE电子竞技官网 college credit to other colleges and universities with CollegeNow!
How Is Credit Earned?
College credits earned through CollegeNow! will appear on a student’s OPE电子竞技官网 transcript. OPE电子竞技官网 credits earned may transfer to other colleges or universities. Grades earned may impact future academic standing and financial aid eligibility. To learn about transferability at local four-year colleges, please visit the Articulation webpage. It's important to remember that the grades earned while taking a college credit course will count toward the student's college grade point average (GPA) and will be a permanent part of their postsecondary transcript.
ELIGIBILITY:
- Must be a current high school student, grades 9 - 12.
- Students in 9th grade become eligible in OPE电子竞技官网's Fall term.
What is the cost?
Current Nebraska High School students, grades 9 - 12, are automatically eligible to take credit classes at no tuition cost. Students will be responsible for tools, textbooks, and any other associated course fees. Tuition for dual enrolled students will be paid for by federal funding, directed by the State and CCPE. Learn more about the tuition waiver.
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
Courses offered at Metropolitan Community College (OPE电子竞技官网) have college-level content, subject matter, expectations and standards, and students will be graded accordingly. It is the responsibility of the student to comply with OPE电子竞技官网’s student code of conduct and all standards set forth in the course syllabus. Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the student controls access to their college records and parent(s)/legal guardian may not have access without completion of the Authorization to Release Student Information form.
Ready To Enroll?
Step 1: Complete the free OPE电子竞技官网 Application to obtain your OPE电子竞技官网 ID. If you know your OPE电子竞技官网 ID, move to step 2.
Step 2: Select the Spring quarter (23/SP) OPE电子竞技官网 course(s) you wish to register for. Prerequisites have been established for select courses. Prerequisites are listed in our catalog. View our OPE电子竞技官网 transfer course options for a good place to start.
Step 3: Complete the CollegeNow! registration form.
Step 4: Email the completed CollegeNow! registration form, and copies of test scores (if applicable), to centralregistration@kinnikukei-bunkazin.com. You will receive a confirmation once the registration form is processed.
Need further assistance? Call 531-OPE电子竞技官网-2400 to set up an appointment with a Success Navigator.
Next Steps After Registration
Step 1: Attend OPE电子竞技官网's New Student Orientation online or in-person and review the dual enrollment guide.
Step 2: Review the Student Tech Stack where you can find access to CANVAS, OPE电子竞技官网 email, student self-service, and more!
Step 3: Need help logging in? Set up your password or contact IT Support Services at 531-622-2900.
Step 4: Order textbooks online or in person by visiting OPE电子竞技官网's Bookstore.
Step 5: Know your FERPA rights.
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If a student is attending a postsecondary institution - at any age - the rights under FERPA have transferred to the student. If a student under the age of 18 is enrolled in both a high school and a postsecondary institution, the parents still retain the right under FERPA at the high school, however, the postsecondary rights belong to the student.
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Students who wish to grant parental or 3rd party access to their educational records may do so by submitting an Authorization to Release Student Information Form to the Records Office after course registration is complete.
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