1. The Student received advice and counsel about participating in the Concurrent Enrollment Program from his or her high school and/ or career discovery coordinator.
2. The Student must be in good academic standing and follow STEM's attendance policy. Students must remain as a full-time student while attending courses at an IHE and STEM.
3. The Student must apply for the College Opportunity Fund (COF) before enrolling in any Concurrent Enrollment Course. This can be done online at https://cof.college-assist.org/. (You will only need to apply once during your high school career).
4. The Student authorized use of his or her COF stipend for all eligible credits for the semester stated above and all future semesters. College-level credits used will be deducted from the Student’s COF lifetime account.
5. The Student must meet the same prerequisites and course expectations as all other college students in a course, as noted in the academic catalog and the course syllabus.
6. The grade received in each course will appear on the Student’s official high school and college transcripts.
7. College course credits may transfer in congruence with Colorado GT Pathways or articulation agreements if the Student earns a “C” or better in the course.
8. If the Student seeks to add, drop or withdraw from a college course, he or she must meet with the High School counselor and notify the college Concurrent Enrollment staff.
9. If the Student withdraws from a course after the drop deadline, the college/ university will record a “W” or “F” on his or her college transcript.
10. The Student may not enroll in a course under the Concurrent Enrollment Program unless it fits with his or her Individual Career & Academic Plan (ICAP/PEP).
11. Only courses that apply toward a college degree or certificate, or (for 12th graders only) that qualify as basic skills courses, are covered under the Concurrent Enrollment Program.
12. The Student may not enroll in a course under the Concurrent Enrollment Program unless it is approved by STEM School Highlands Ranch.
13. In compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, the Student gives all IHEs permission to report absences and disciplinary issues, and to release grades, transcripts, in progress grades, class schedules, and billing information, as available, to STEM School Highlands Ranch for the courses covered under the Concurrent Enrollment Program.
14. The Parent/Guardian will be responsible for all applicable fees if the student is under 18 years old.
15. The student is responsible is for all additional fees/ costs per course as identified by the college/ university. Please reach out to the IHE for a list of current student fees.