ADDENDUM to the Rasmussen College Catalog 2017-2018 June 27, 2018 ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND COLLEGE POLICIES College Acceptance or Denial of Enrollment for Programs with 12-Week Quarters (p. 108, 12/12/17) Delete and replace the third bullet with the following: • Alternatively (in some programs), the student must have successfully completed 60 quarter or 40 semester college-level credits with a grade of “C” or higher from a regionally or nationally accredited institution that is recognized by the Department of Education in order to be admitted. The student must have successfully completed, with a grade of “C” or higher, college-level math and English Composition coursework even if plans are to transfer credits from a previously attended program. Any student who is not transferring successfully completed college level math and/ or college-level English Composition coursework must achieve a score on the College entrance placement examination acceptable for admission into the College at a level that does not require developmental coursework. See transfer policies for program-specific entrance requirements. Payment of Tuition and Fees (p. 108, 9/22/17) Delete and replace the entire policy with the following: Financing your education is one of the most critical components to understand as you embark on your higher education experience. There may be several options available to you in order to finance your education including scholarships, grants, federal, state and private student loans and payments from you. All charges on your student account (tuition, fees, and other institutional charges) are considered due and must be paid in full prior to the term end date. Once a student has had their financial aid eligibility determined, a payment plan will be created for any balance still owed the College and is due on the first day the term begins. It is your responsibility to ensure you have a financial plan in place prior to beginning classes. This includes completing and/or providing all the required information to Financial Aid prior to starting classes. If a student has not submitted all requested financial aid eligibility documentations by the beginning of the fifth week of the quarter, a payment plan will be created for the full balance due. For your convenience, please visit the Student Account Center at portal.rasmussen.edu to pay online. The College does not accept cash. Failure to pay all outstanding charges each term may result in not being able to continue with your courses and withdrawn from the College. As you approach graduation, please ensure your account balance is paid in full prior to graduating or you will not receive your official transcript. For questions regarding student payment plans, please contact the Finance department at 844-558-1160 or by email at student [email protected]. Background Checks (p.108-109, 3/23/18) Delete and replace the entire policy with the following: Background Checks For some programs, Rasmussen College requires potential students or students to pass a background check for admission. An additional background check may be required during program enrollment prior to practicum or clinical placement. Note that “passing” a criminal background check for the purpose of program acceptance or practicum or clinical placement is determined by Rasmussen College, in its sole discretion. The background check is designed to alert potential students and students to issues that may impair their ability to complete clinical, externship, or practicum activities or to obtain employment upon graduation. The background check is also designed to prevent the accumulation of unnecessary student loan debt. The inclusion of a program on any of the following lists is intended to apply to all credential levels and specializations within the program unless specified otherwise. Programs listed here may not be available in each state or at every campus. See program pages in this catalog or program listings on rasmussen.edu for program availability. At all campuses, the following programs require a general background check through Rasmussen College’s chosen third-party vendor for admission. An additional general background check may also be required during active enrollment prior to practicum or clinical placement depending on site requirements. • Criminal Justice • Early Childhood Education • Health and Wellness • Health Information Management • Health Information Technician • Health Sciences Associate’s with Pharmacy Technician Specialization • Healthcare Management • Human Services • Master of Science in Nursing • Medical Billing and Coding • Paralegal • Pharmacy Technician Certificate At all Illinois, Kansas, and Wisconsin campuses, the following programs require a general background check through Rasmussen College’s chosen third-party vendor for admission. An additional general background check may also be required during active enrollment prior to This addendum supersedes all previously issued versions. Page 17 / 39
