TECH PREP

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TECH PREP

• South Puget Sound Community College

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WHAT IS TECH PREP?

• Tech Prep is a program that allows high school
  students to earn both high school and college
  credit at the same time
• Students stay at their high school campus and
  take approved Tech Prep classes
• The program is free and there are no strings
  attached

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IS THIS REAL COLLEGE CREDIT?

• Absolutely! Our college is accredited and
  community college is real college. We offer
  certificates of completion and two year degrees.
  Most often community college credit will transfer
  to four-year institutions, but not always. Check
  with the four-year school that you wish to attend
  ahead of time!

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WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH COLLEGE CREDIT

• Use it to attend South Puget Sound Community
  College
• Transfer the credit to most other technical and
  community colleges in Washington
• Transfer the credit to many four-year colleges
• Join the military at a higher rank and pay than
  someone without college credit
• Use it on a resume or in a portfolio to help you
  get a job

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SAVE TIME AND MONEY

• Tech Prep saves you time and money. You do not
  pay college tuition, student fees, parking fees,
  or for textbooks
• Save time by getting a head start on your college
  education. Earn college credits while in high
  school.
• With college credits you can register for college
  classes ahead of those without credits. Classes
  fill quickly and this can give you an advantage
  to getting the classes you want.

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AVING
Credit Amount Resident Non-Resident Non-Resident Non U.S. Citizen
1 to 10 Credits 69.13 per credit 82.33 per credit 240.83 per credit
11 to 18 Credits 691.30 plus 15.45 per credit from 11-18 823.30 plus 15.00 per credit from 11-18 2408.30 plus 19.25 per credit from 11-18

• BOOKS
• The cost of books varies depending upon the type
  of class. In general, students can plan on
  spending 50 to 75.00 per class.
• PARKING
• Costs for parking on the main campus are as
  follows
• Part-Time Per Quarter 35.12
• Full-Time Per Quarter 43.90

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ADD IT UP

• If you add up the cost of a single five-credit
  class the Tech Prep program saves you hundreds of
  dollars.
• EXAMPLE
• Course Title Business English (CIS 106)
• Credits 5.0
• TUITION
• 69.13 per credit x 5 345.65
• BOOKS
• Gregg Reference Manual Worksheets 13.75
• Gregg Reference Manual 45.50
• PARKING
• Part-time per quarter 35.12
• TOTAL 440.02

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STARTING IS EASY!

• Talk to your teacher or counselor about Tech Prep
• Take an approved high school Tech Prep course and
  earn a B or better
• Complete the Tech Prep online application form
  and register for the Tech Prep classes you are in

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QUESTIONS?

• Your teachers can help you with most of your
  questions. If you need further assistance
  contact the Tech Prep Coordinator, Laura Foltz.
• Phone [phone]
• E-Mail lfoltz_at_spscc.ctc.edu