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Students with IEPs or 504 Plans can receive accommodations through 51社区鈥檚 Access and Disability Services (ADS), but these services are not automatically transferred from high school. Students must self-disclose their disability to 51社区鈥檚 ADS office and provide current documentation. Tutoring is not part of disability services but is available to all students through 51社区鈥檚 academic support centers.

Students must earn a C or better in all courses to remain in the program. Academic integrity is essential; plagiarism or cheating can result in removal from the program. Students must also comply with 51社区鈥檚 .

Students must follow 51社区鈥檚 academic policies, including drop/add deadlines and course repetition rules. Once enrolled, students are responsible for managing their registration, grades, and communication with professors.

Students receive guidance from both 51社区 and their high school. 51社区 provides academic advising, career counseling, tutoring and workshops. High school counselors continue to support students with schedule coordination and regular check-ins.

Attendance is required at both 51社区 and the high school. If a student will be absent, they must notify both schools. Transportation is provided during junior year. In senior year, students may opt out of school-provided transportation with parent approval and manage their own travel.

Tuition and fees are $1000 for the two year program ($250 per semester). Waivers may be available for students who qualify for free or reduced lunch.

Yes! Students can stay involved at both 51社区 and their high school. Balancing both environments helps students stay socially connected.

To graduate, students must meet both high school and 51社区 degree requirements. 51社区鈥檚 advising team supports students in planning for transfer, sending official transcripts, and aligning credits with their target universities.

No. College Now and 51社区 Promise are separate programs. 51社区 Promise begins after high-school graduation, while College Now starts junior year. Students in College Now are not eligible to use 51社区 Promise for tuition during the program.

Students in the College Now program will not be eligible for the 51社区 Promise Scholarship. Beginning with the high school class of 2025, credits earned before entering 51社区 will count toward the 60-credit-hour limit the Promise Program will pay. By completing the College Now program, students will have earned 60 credits and their associate鈥檚 degree.

No. College Now students are not eligible for federal financial aid (FAFSA) while they are dual credit students. However, they can apply for FAFSA when they graduate and enroll in college as a full-time student.

Students who wish to leave the program must go through a formal withdrawal process and meet with both a high-school counselor and a 51社区 advisor. They will return to a traditional high-school schedule and receive support to stay on track for graduation.

Yes. The Associate of Arts (AA) degree from 51社区 is designed to transfer to most public and private universities in Illinois, as well as many out-of-state universities. Students should work closely with 51社区 advisors to ensure a smooth transition.

Graduates may choose to:

• Transfer to a 4-year university and begin as a junior
• Continue at 51社区 to complete another program or certificate
• Enter the workforce with a completed degree.

51社区 advisors will help students make informed decisions based on their goals.