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Important Dates Important Numbers Mission Statement and Values Institutional Goals History of the College Strategic Directives and Initiatives Campuses Campus Facilities The Academy at the Fairhope Airport Alabama Aviation Center at Brookley Field Atmore Campus Bay Minette Campus Brewton Campus Fairhope Campus Gilbertown Campus Gulf Shores (Wade Ward) Campus Jackson Center LifeTech Institute Monroeville Campus Thomasville Campus Admissions Admissions Policies and Procedures Primary Forms of Identification Admission of First-Time College Students Admission to Courses Creditable Toward an Associate Degree Unconditional Admission of First-time College Students Conditional Admission of First-time College Students Admission of Transfer Students Admissions/Academic Standards Committee Eligibility for “Alabama Resident” Tuition Rate Unconditional Admission of Transfer Students Conditional Admission of Transfer Students Initial Academic Status of Transfer Students General Principles for Transfer of Credit Transient Students Students Seeking Readmission International Students Audit Students DIVE Into College: New Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration Registration Late Registration Early Registration Degree Plan Service Members’ Opportunity College Program High School Programs High School Programs General Information/Policy Accelerated Program Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit and Early Release for High School Students Career/Technical Dual Enrollment High School Programs Information Contacts Business Office Tuition and Fees Other Fees Tuition Deferment Plan Provisional Enrollment Refund Policy for Complete Withdrawal Policy for Refunds for Withdrawing from Class Refund in Compliance with Federal Regulations Refund for Alabama National Guard and Reservists Called to Active Duty For Students Receiving Financial Aid Early Registration, Cancellations & Refunds Financial Aid Important Deadlines Awarding of Financial Aid Please Note Purpose Financial Aid Code of Conduct Financial Aid Policies Notice of Federal Student Financial Aid Penalties for Drug Law VIolations Verification Title IV Funds Federal Pell Grants Federal Supplemental – Educational Opportunity Grants Federal Work-Study Program Institutional Work Study Alabama Student Assistance Program Direct Student Loan Subsidized Direct Loan Unsubsidized Direct Loan Loan Amounts Direct Plus Loan (LOAN for Parents) Private Alternative Loans Ombudsman Contacts Scholarships Veteran Benefit Programs Estimated Cost of Attendance (COA) Academic Affairs Program and Catalog Changes Classification of Students Credit Hour Definition Maximum and Minimum Course Loads Grading System Quality Points Grade Appeal Policy Course Forgiveness Academic Bankruptcy Prerequisites Attendance Policy Withdrawals Standards of Academic Progress Exceptions to Standards of Academic Progress GPA Requirements for Academic Progress Intervention for Student Success Application of Standards of Progress Process for Appeal for Readmission Definition of Terms Standards of Academic Progress: Transfer Students Final Examinations Credit for Non-Traditional Students Credit by Career Readiness Certification Credit from Advanced Placement Exams College Level Examination Program – CLEP DANTES Subject Standardized Tests Credit for Military Training Educational Experiences Police Academy Credit Orientation to College 101 Waiver Directed Study Placement Testing for Students Placement Advising Evaluation WorkKeys™ Testing Degrees Offered and Programs of Study Associate in Arts (AA) Degree Associate in Science (AS) Degree Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree Certificate (CER) CTE Short-Term Certificate (STC) Requirements for Degrees and Certificates Degree Requirements for Graduation Application for Graduation Graduation Honors for Degrees Graduation Honors for Certificate Graduation Academic Awards President’s Award James H. 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